Guitar & Bass Instruction
(503) 636-1808
| Testimonial: "Edward, you are not only a terrific guitarist and composer, but you are also a tremendous motivator. Had my son not taken guitar lessons from you, he would have never considered playing in front of his student body. You have done so much for him in terms of encouragement and skill building. Because of you he is developing confidence in his music and this is extending to other things in his life. Thank you so much!"
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| Give the gift of guitar lessons
Four lessons for just $98!
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Edward Burns, a graduate with honors from Marylhurst University has a Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance and an extensive musical background that includes over 20 years of performing and teaching professionally. Besides owning and operating his own private instruction studio, he currently holds teaching positions at Portland Community College, Portland Music Company and Education To Go - the nations leader in online education courses. His refined teaching methods, unlimited patience and easy going personality all contribute to enjoyable and rewarding guitar instruction.
Welcome fellow guitar lover! I have a passion for helping you discover your inner musician. It's so rewarding for me to watch a student progress through my guided and structured lessons. To see them smile from the satisfaction of their accomplishments. My lessons are always fun and informative. I really enjoy getting to know each student and developing a friendship and working relationship.
I teach children and adults of all ability levels. Typically, lessons start with simple left & right hand exercises that develop independent finger control, strength and coordination. Later graduating into complete scales and arpeggios. Learning to tune the guitar is an ongoing study in ear training. I can help you learn your favorite songs weather they're classical, rock, or blues. I enjoy teaching all styles.
When you take lessons with me, you'll receive a complete music education that includes reading music, rhythms, music theory, discovering the benefits of proper technique, and the development of musical interpretation. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to participate in student recitals.
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Option one: In studio lessons.
Private Guitar & Bass lessons
The lessons are held at my instruction studio located in a professional business park. A typical private lesson lasts for 30 minutes. 45 minute and 1 hour lessons are also available depending on availability. Please call or email to schedule your lesson time.
Fee schedule
30 minute lessons (once per week) - $98.00 per month
45 minute lessons (once per week) - $145.00 per month
1 hour lessons (once per week) - $190.00 per month
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Option two:
Introduction to Guitar.
A new and convenient method of learning guitar through Ed2go.com and Portland Community College. With my online course you can access lesson material 24/7 and work at your own pace. You get 12 detailed lessons with audio and video instruction. To get your first lesson free and register, please follow the link below.
www.ed2go.com/portlandcc/online_course/icg/detail/Intro_Guitar.html
Fee schedule
A one time fee of $95.00
Here's what students are saying about my online course:
"This was the best online course I've ever taken. I was energized by the course content and easy going style and humor of Edward Burns which brought the course to life and made this a terrific experience. It was fun to be "making music!" The videos and musical examples were outstanding. Thank you for a most interesting guitar course!"
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Option three:
Live Online Web cam Lessons.
Get private instruction without leaving your home! All you need is a web cam. E-learning is convenient and extremely effective.
You get four 30 minute lessons, (one lesson per week) for $90.
In addition, each month you can attend one 30 minute private lesson in person at my instruction studio.
Or if you choose to pay for one lesson at a time, the fee is $25 per half hour.
To sample a web cam guitar lesson, please follow the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s89FAVtlJEg
Already have a webcam? To receive your first webcam lesson for free, submit your email below.
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Questions? Please read my instruction policy.
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Make your secure lesson payment online.
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Testimonial
“I appreciate your extensive knowledge in helping me become a more proficient player in the art of classical guitar. Under your guidance, I am coming to a deeper understanding of the power that emotion plays in the interpretation of each musical piece. I feel very fortunate to be studying guitar under your supervision and would like to thank you for your consistent and detailed instruction”
Charlotte Stockton
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Students have the option of participating in performance recitals. It's an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with the guitar and share their music. It's also a good opportunity for Parents to get photos and videos of their children's performances. I believe that a students participation in performance recitals helps teach important life development skills such as:
*Building self esteem and confidence.
*Realizing the accomplishments of dedicated practice.
*The value of managing time for practice.
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I earned my bachelors degree in guitar performance from Marylhurst University in Oregon. (1990). I have an extensive music background that includes over 20 years of performing professionally and teaching at the college level. I have studied and attended master classes with some of the nations leading guitar performers and professors such as David Tanenbaum, of the San Francisco Music Conservatory, Robert Nathanson at the University of Wisconsin, Brian Wagner at Marylhurst University and Scott Kritzer at Lewis & Clark. Along with operating my own private instruction studio, I currently hold a teaching position at Portland Community College, (Sylvania Campus) Portland Music Company, and I've also authored an online guitar course for Ed2go.com, the nations leader in online education. I released my first solo acoustic rock CD. To hear my music, follow this link: http://www.edwardburnsguitar.com/mymusic.php
Testimonial
Edward has a comprehensive understanding of music theory and guitar technique. He is readily able to explain his lessons in terms even the most elementary student can understand. He's very approachable and easy to talk to. Most importantly, he is exceptionally patient! Edward has always been reliable and prepared to teach. I have learned a lot from him over the past year and continue to make steady progress in developing my own skills in reading music and playing guitar.
Judith Pay
Biography
At 8 years old, I started out with a love for drums and so began my rhythmic development. I was influenced by my older Sister who casually played guitar and sang with her friends. Sometimes she would recruit me for some needed vocal harmonies. I picked up the guitar and began to explore sounds and learn chords. My Parents couldn't really afford music lessons for me so I learned everything by ear. In High School my music career really began to develop. My friends needed a bass player to start their band so I bought a bass and together we started learning to play our favorite rock music. I was the lead singer. I started writing lyrics and learning about song construction. By about age 23 I had been in several different rock bands. My most notable venture was with a band called the Dan Reed Network. We played a lot of clubs in the Portland, Vancouver area. We did some studio recording. But I decided that if I wanted to be a professional musician, it would be in my best interest to go to college and earn a degree as a soloist. Choosing to go to college remains one of the best life decisions I've ever made. I have found a way to make a living doing what I love.
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My other life
Besides my passion for guitar and music I am an advocate for safe motorcycling and teach motorcycle safety classes for Team Oregon.
http://team-oregon.org/
In the Summer, I like exploring and getting lost on my motorcycle. I also enjoy wilderness backpacking. To carry everything I need on my back to survive in the wilderness for 4 or 5 days is a zen like experience. Immersing myself in the serenity, beauty and power of nature reminds me of my place here on earth.
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| Lost in Eastern Oregon |
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| View from Eaglecap in the Wallowa Mountains |
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