Grace Notes Music Studio

Specialties

Personalized, private music lessons for students age 9 – 99 who want to learn to play clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone.

History

Established in 1991.

Teaching sax and clarinet since 1991 in Portland. Music Education degree from Indiana State University. Performing jazz, classical, world music, and originals in the Portland Metro area with The Bureau of Standards Big Band, Portland Wind Symphony, Portland Gay Symphonic Band, Alternate Destination, and casual pick up bands.

Meet the Business Owner

Mary Ellen aka Meg G.

Business Owner

I’m a life-​long musician, beginning with piano at age 6. Clarinet and sax were added in junior high school. Harmonica, ukulele, Native American flute, and cello are a few other instruments I play.

My approach is is to foster an encouraging learning environment. As the gardener knows, you plant a seed, water it, put it in the sun, and wait. When the first sprout breaks through the soil, you support its growth. With time, nurturing and cultivation, the plant bears fruit. The same is true with your study of a musical instrument.

Mistakes are welcome here. Many instructors put undue pressure upon students to perform to perfection. I acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes, myself included. Plenty of learning occurs in this no stress environment. When you give yourself permission to make errors, wonderful things happen. You become relaxed and relaxed people make extraordinary music!