Eliason School of Music

I have two children, and they have had several piano teachers over the years. We recently switched to Chris Anderson at Eliason School of Music. Our experience has been wonderful Chris is an excellent communicator and motivator. The lessons are tailored to the interests and ability of the child. My son is excited to play again and goes to the piano to play if he is bored. I love to see his interest in music rekindled. I also love that piano practice is now something that he enjoys and that I am no longer struggling to encourage him to learn music.
5 11 years ago (06-03-2016)

I first started taking Violin lessons from Brian way back in 2004 when I was just 10 years old and he was still teaching out of his condo in SW Portland. There is a lot I could say about how fantastic a teacher Brian is, and what taking lessons from him taught me in life, but the biggest thing for me was the love I developed for classical music and the ability to 'reteach myself.' Sure I was not always the best at practicing, and eventually gave it up once I was 17, but now almost being 23 I am so thankful that Brian was able to mold my playing well enough that, with plenty of practice, I could regain my former proficiency at my childhood instrument. So glad to see the school is still doing so well, anyone who gets to take lessons from Brian really is lucky!
5 10 years ago (02-05-2016)

I took violin lessons from Brian from age 8 until 18 and it was a great experience. Brian is an incredibly patient and helpful teacher. Throughout the many years I practiced with Brian he was always very supportive and encouraging. He is very good at pushing you to do your best, but also knows when to pull back to not push too hard. The recital concerts that the school puts on are a great way to gain experience performing for a supportive audience. I highly recommend the Eliason School of Music to anyone looking to learn the violin.
5 11 years ago (27-06-2015)

I have two daughters in lessons at Eliason. One is taking Piano and the other Violin. We began music lessons at Eliason about a year after we relocated to Portland. While the girls had both had group Suzuki lessons before, they had been away from it for over a year and were "rusty" to say the least. They were welcomed by friendly and knowledgeable teachers. We have been at Eliason over a year now (even through one instrument change) and we are happy to call it our musical home. I may even take lessons myself someday.
5 11 years ago (04-03-2016)

My son just turned five and has been taking piano with Renee for just over six months. I am amazed at what he has accomplished, for his age, in such a short time. She has a great way of making it fun and easygoing, but still gets a lesson across. She is always encouraging and never critical. And while he doesn't always want to practice a lot at home, he loves his lesson time with Renee!
5 11 years ago (15-03-2016)