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Private Lessons & Music Education

Education

 

Overview

River City Music currently has several instructors from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and education that teach out of our Vancouver WA Storefront. You can become better acquainted with our renowned instructors utilizing the selection tool below. River City Music prides itself on having the most talented and educated instructors in the area. You won't find that anywhere else.

 

Dont pay for registration or other fees that many local stores charge EVER AGAIN. Click your Instrument and an associated instructor for more information or contact information to setup a lesson.

 

Scheduling

Private Lessons are scheduled through each individual instructor. Typically, lessons are done on a weekly (or, bi-weekly) basis and last 30 or 60-minutes depending on your preference, or even the teachers preference.

 

Pricing

Tuition for Lessons varies between instructors; generally between $20.00-$35.00 per 30-minute session. Each Instructor designates their own fee.


Are you a Music Teacher looking for an opportunity to teach out of a highly reputable store? Contact us!

Private Lessons

Guitar

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    Justin DeFreece

    Phone: (360) 892-8061 Email: summernotes@gmail.com

    I have been playing guitar for 26-years. I have been teaching guitar for 15-years. I have always been a huge fan of many styles of music. Throughout my career I have performed various styles of music which include: Funk, Jazz, Country, R&B, and Rock. I feel that learning a musical instrument can enchance the lives of anyone with the patience and dedication to learn. Currently teaching Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.

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    John Woolley

    Phone: (360) 241-4216 Email: N/A

    John Woolley Currently teaches Guitar, Clarinet, & Piano.

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    Don Chase

    Phone: (661) 332-0417 Email: N/A

    Don brings over 34 years of teaching experience in Piano, Voice, and Guitar to River City Music. His relaxed and humorous approach to music encourages students to embrace a love for the musical art. He has 2 American Idol finalists to his credit, along with numerous students who have gone on to professional careers in theater, television, and film. He has extensive experience in Musical Theatre as Musical Director for over 40 productions in many community theatres.

    He has received an award in Southern California for Outstanding Musical Direction in the theatrical production of The King and I. Don strives to bring out the best in each student. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, Don will expand your musical horizon and styles to new levels. Currently teaching: Monday - Friday.

Bass Guitar

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    Jake Kot

    Phone: (503) 536-5424 Email: N/A

    Jake Kot Currently teaches Bass.

Drums & Percussion

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    Kelly Pierce

    Phone: (360) 903-2349 Email: N/A

    Kelly Pierce Currently teaches Drums & Percussion.

Piano

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    Don Chase

    Phone: (661) 332-0417 Email: N/A

    Don brings over 34 years of teaching experience in Piano, Voice, and Guitar to River City Music. His relaxed and humorous approach to music encourages students to embrace a love for the musical art. He has 2 American Idol finalists to his credit, along with numerous students who have gone on to professional careers in theater, television, and film. He has extensive experience in Musical Theatre as Musical Director for over 40 productions in many community theatres.

    He has received an award in Southern California for Outstanding Musical Direction in the theatrical production of The King and I. Don strives to bring out the best in each student. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, Don will expand your musical horizon and styles to new levels. Currently teaching: Monday - Friday.

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    John Woolley

    Phone: (360) 241-4216 Email: N/A

    John Woolley Currently teaches Guitar, Clarinet, & Piano.

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    Lauren Elledge

    Phone: (972) 974-6049 Email: N/A

    Lauren currently teaches Violin & Viola, and Piano.

Flute

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    Kevin LaBaron

    Phone: (360) 834-6545 Email: kslabaron@comcast.net

    EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, Master of Music from University of Wyoming.

  • TEACHING EXPERIENCE:Part time instructor of saxophone at University of Wyoming, full time instructor of music Upper Iowa University, over 20 years private teaching in the Northwest.

  • MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES:at age 16 performed for Royal Family of Monaco, European tour of 12 countries, tour of South Korea, Monterey Blues Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival.

  • NOTABLE PRESS:Blues in Britain, Woodwind World, Mazzmusikas(Belgium), Blues and Co. Magazine (France), Downbeat.

  • NUMEROUS RECORDING CREDITS

Currently Teaching: Tuesday, Wednesday, Tursday.

Clarinet

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    Kevin LaBaron

    Phone: (360) 834-6545 Email: kslabaron@comcast.net

    EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, Master of Music from University of Wyoming.

  • TEACHING EXPERIENCE:Part time instructor of saxophone at University of Wyoming, full time instructor of music Upper Iowa University, over 20 years private teaching in the Northwest.

  • MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES:at age 16 performed for Royal Family of Monaco, European tour of 12 countries, tour of South Korea, Monterey Blues Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival.

  • NOTABLE PRESS:Blues in Britain, Woodwind World, Mazzmusikas(Belgium), Blues and Co. Magazine (France), Downbeat.

  • NUMEROUS RECORDING CREDITS

    • Currently Teaching: Tuesday, Wednesday, Tursday.

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    John Woolley

    Phone: (360) 241-4216 Email: N/A

    John Woolley Currently teaches Guitar, Clarinet, & Piano.

Oboe & English Horn

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    Pablo Izquierdo

    Phone: (503) 283-6310 Email: paulvleft@gmail.com

    Pablo Izquierdo is currently principal oboe with the Portland Chamber Orchestra, Walla Walla Symphony, Portland Festival Symphony, and is a member of the Vancouver Symphony. He was principal oboe of the Portland Opera Orchestra for 20-years. He is adjunct faculty as an oboe teacher at Warner Pacific College and Reed College. He enjoys teaching high school students and preparing them for auditions. Currently Teaching: Tuesdays and Fridays.

Saxophone

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    Kevin LaBaron

    Phone: (360) 834-6545 Email: kslabaron@comcast.net

    EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, Master of Music from University of Wyoming.

  • TEACHING EXPERIENCE:Part time instructor of saxophone at University of Wyoming, full time instructor of music Upper Iowa University, over 20 years private teaching in the Northwest.

  • MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES:at age 16 performed for Royal Family of Monaco, European tour of 12 countries, tour of South Korea, Monterey Blues Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival.

  • NOTABLE PRESS:Blues in Britain, Woodwind World, Mazzmusikas(Belgium), Blues and Co. Magazine (France), Downbeat.

  • NUMEROUS RECORDING CREDITS

Currently Teaching: Tuesday, Wednesday, Tursday.

Trumpet

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    Paul Mazzio

    Phone: (503) 293-1181 Email: N/A

    Paul Mazzio currently teaches Trumpet.

Violin & Viola

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    Lauren Elledge

    Phone: (972) 974-6049 Email: N/A

    Lauren currently teaches Violin & Viola, and Piano.

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