I'm Alex Tomaino, a working musician who's played with the Motet, Harmonious Wail, Ariel Abshire, Twinkle, Kenny Drew Jr., and other name performers, with more than 20 years experience teaching students of all ages.
Every student is different, so every lesson is different. When you study with me, you focus on what you want to do, not a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.
You can take lessons at my home studio near the intersection of Webster &Jennings. Or, for a relatively small added fee, you can take lessons in your own home within about 15 minutes of zip code 97267--approximately as far north as Southeast PDX and south to about West Linn.
If you're further away, or if it's just more convenient for you, you can learn to play via Zoom, Facetime, or whatever other video conferencing app you like to use.
Lessons are tailored to your needs, tastes and skill level. I teach virtually all styles of guitar and electric bass, beginner to pro. I also teach beginner to intermediate banjo.
No registration fees. No long term commitment.
I've taught guitar (including songwriting, composition, and theory) at the Austin Live Music Academy (ALMA) founded by Jerry Jeff Walker. I've taught adults and children at music schools around Portland, and K-12 students in after-school and summer programs at such prestigious private schools as Catlin-Gabel and the German International School.
Visit my website, alextomaino [dot] com to learn more, and read recommendations from other students and students' parents. TEXT is the best way to contact me, though you can also email: info@alextomaino.com (see reply button for my number--craigslist is behaving strangely and not relaying email correctly so please email me directly). Please note that my email box gets extremely full at times so apologies in advance if there is a delay in responding.