View all music classes with available space
East and Southeast Portland
This city region includes Community Music Center, East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Woodstock Community Center, Rosewood Initiative, and Y.O.U.Th.
Child with Adult (ages 5–8 years)
An adult must participate with the child.
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| Violin Beginner Lessons | 5–8 | Get all the foundations of playing, like standing/sitting posture, instrument position, bow hold, and more, for ease and comfort of playing. This is a one-year program. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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Youth (ages 6–18 years)
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| Choir and Vocal Ensemble | 8–18 | Accepting new students. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Drum and Percussion | 8–12 | Drum World and Percussion Ensemble available. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Music Skills | 7–13 | Enriching and fun musical exploration. Explore music theory, games, and skills. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Piano Group | 6–12 | This is a four-year curriculum. | Community Music Center and Y.O.U.Th | Check availability |
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| Piano Lab | 7–12 | This class is designed to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginners to continuing beginners. | Rosewood Initiative | Check availability |
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| Private Lessons | 6–18 | Strings, woodwinds, and advanced piano are offered. CMC Orientation required. | Community Music Center and Y.O.U.Th | Check availability |
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| String Ensembles | 6–18 | Suzuki Playthrough, String Orchestra, and Chamber Ensemble available. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Ukulele Circle | 9–12 | Students will explore the basics of technique, theory, and sight reading by playing together in a welcoming ensemble setting. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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Adult and Intergenerational (ages 13 and older)
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| Cello Group Classes | 16 and older | Intermediate level 1 and 2 are available to continuing students. | Community Music Center | Check available |
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| Community Chorus | 18 and older | no audition required. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Community String Orchestra | 18 and older | Prerequisites apply. Registration priority for returning members. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Fiddling | 16 and older | Prerequisites apply. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Guitar | 13 and older | No audition required. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Recorder Ensembles | 16 and older | Intermediate and advanced level classes are available. Prerequisites apply. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Violin Group Classes | 18 and older | Beginner and continuing levels are available. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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Senior (ages 60 and older)
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| Cello Group Classes | Intermediate level and above. Prerequisites apply. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Drumming | Accepting new students. Women and Drum Circle classes are available. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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| Piano | Beginning classes are accepting new students. | Community Music Center | Check availability |
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Intergenerational (ages 7 and older)
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| Piano Lab | 7 and older | This class is designed to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginners to continuing beginners. | Rosewood Initiative | Check availability |
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North and Northeast Portland
This city region includes Charles Jordan Community Center, Matt Dishman Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, and St. Johns Community Center. Montavilla Community Center, on 82nd and Glisan, is included in East and Southeast Portland.
Youth (ages 8–10 years)
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| Group Ukulele | Explore the basics of playing music including building chords, strumming technique, and music notation. No previous experience required. Student must bring their own ukulele. | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
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Teen (ages 14–16 years)
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| DJ Mix | You’ll explore Pioneer DJ equipment and Rekordbox software, understand cables and connections, and find out where to get music. This class combines fun lessons with hands-on practice! This class is offered in partnership with Silent Disco. | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
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Southwest Portland
This city region includes Multnomah Arts Center and Southwest Community Center.
Youth (ages 7–12 years)
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| Piano | 7–12 | Dive into core music concepts including the grand staff, note values, and hand technique, while playing music on your own full-size piano in a small group setting. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Songwriting through Piano | 8–12 | Create your own songs while developing basic music skills on the piano. Each student will work on their own full-size piano as they learn to express themselves through songwriting. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Voice | 8–12 | Explore basic singing techniques as you discover how to harmonize and blend your voice alongside others. Through music games and exercises, students will develop their voice while building confidence and friendships. All levels welcome. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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Adult (ages 13 and older)
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| Guitar | 13 and older | Develop your guitar skills in a welcoming group setting. Explore chord progressions, strumming techniques, and musicianship while learning how to play a variety of popular and folk songs with others. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes available. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Multnomah Pops Band | 13 and older | You're invited to join the band! All instruments and all skill levels are welcome. Led by an experienced music director, you'll learn how to jam and play songs from modern pop and hip hop to rock classics. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Multnomah Chorus | 16 and older | Singers of all levels are welcome to join the Multnomah Chorus. Led by an experienced director, this no-audition, mixed community choir meets weekly to rehearse a diverse range of choral music. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Piano | 13 and older | Dive into creating music as you learn basic music theory and piano technique. Through a variety of musical styles, develop your skills while practicing on full-size pianos in a small group setting. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Songwriting | 13 and older | This class is about making songwriting approachable and fun for all. Explore the chord progressions behind your favorite popular songs as you compose new songs. Each student will have access to their own full-size piano. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Ukulele | 13 and older | Learn how to play ukulele in a welcoming group setting! Explore the basics of playing music including building chords, strumming technique, and music notation. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes available. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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Senior (ages 60 and older)
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| Piano | Explore the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony as you learn to read music and gain an understanding of basic music theory and technique. Perfect for students wanting to learn how to play full-size pianos in a comfortable group setting. Beginning and intermediate classes available. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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Private Music Lessons
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| Private Music Lessons | 5 and older | Multnomah Arts Center currently has music instructors offering private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, and ukulele. | Multnomah Arts Center | Check availability |
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| Private Lessons - Guitar/Bass/Ukulele | 8 and older | Learn the basic rhythms and chords used in folk and popular songs as you develop musical abilities. | Southwest Community Center | Check availability |
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