Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What to look for in a Portland Music School
Living in Portland grants you countless opportunities to hear live music, attend musical festivals and events, and be a part of a strong community buzzing with music in it's very soul. It's hard to live here for very long and not catch some sort of musical bug. If you've been thinking about music instruction for yourself or your family in the Portland area, here's a list of things to consider when making your choice of Portland Music School.
Value
Consider the value of your music education. What is it worth to you? What does it mean to you? If you consider music education to be an enhancement to your life, something that will contribute excellence to it, consider the personal value of it. Consider the professional value, as well as financial value if you are investing in your musical career. From this perspective, make your next determination - quality.
Quality
Consider the quality of not only the school, but it's educators. Visit the school and talk to the staff, the owners and the teachers if possible to discuss their experience, qualifications and values. Or look online to see if these questions are answered on the school's website. These answers will help you estimate if the quality of the school/education is worth the investment at that particular music school.
Investment
Consider the financial investment of the music education at the school. Compare the value and quality with the investment to make a logical assessment. Some music schools charge more because you'll be receiving a higher quality of education which comes only with education, experience and passion. Again, refer to the value of music education to your life. Is it worth it?
Character
Consider the character of the school. This is evident in it's reputation, the building itself, it's owners, the staff, the neighborhood, etc. Is it an inspirational place? Is it locally owned and operated by passionate and musically oriented people? Is it music school franchise? Does it value personal and unique education or are lessons run taught in a specific learning style from a specific book? Does the music school jive with who you are as a person, as a family?
After these careful considerations, you'll be more empowered and ready to decide what Portland music school is the right choice for you and your family.
About Sound Roots Music School:
We are a passionate and family owned Portland music school, located in the revitalized N Williams Avenue neighborhood in NW Portland. Our "music coaches" are passionate, musically educated, and most are also performers, playing in their own bands. For many, teaching at Sound Roots is their full time job, committing to provide unparalleled music education in a flexible environment. We are artists and have a deep value for the arts and music and building a musical community. Music education at Sound Roots is highly personalized and developed individually through consideration of learning styles, music goals, experience and ability. We believe that music education is therapeutic, benefiting everyone from stressed out and overworked executives and mothers, to children coping with learning disabilities, to small toddlers developing motor skills. We strive to make music education fun, connected and inspirational.
To learn more about our school, take a tour of our artistic music studio, and meet the people behind the name, call our office today! 503.282.9999. We look forward to hearing from you and telling you all about our wonderful programs.
photo credit: Campbell/Salgado Studio
Value
Consider the value of your music education. What is it worth to you? What does it mean to you? If you consider music education to be an enhancement to your life, something that will contribute excellence to it, consider the personal value of it. Consider the professional value, as well as financial value if you are investing in your musical career. From this perspective, make your next determination - quality.
Quality
Consider the quality of not only the school, but it's educators. Visit the school and talk to the staff, the owners and the teachers if possible to discuss their experience, qualifications and values. Or look online to see if these questions are answered on the school's website. These answers will help you estimate if the quality of the school/education is worth the investment at that particular music school.
Investment
Consider the financial investment of the music education at the school. Compare the value and quality with the investment to make a logical assessment. Some music schools charge more because you'll be receiving a higher quality of education which comes only with education, experience and passion. Again, refer to the value of music education to your life. Is it worth it?
Character
Consider the character of the school. This is evident in it's reputation, the building itself, it's owners, the staff, the neighborhood, etc. Is it an inspirational place? Is it locally owned and operated by passionate and musically oriented people? Is it music school franchise? Does it value personal and unique education or are lessons run taught in a specific learning style from a specific book? Does the music school jive with who you are as a person, as a family?
After these careful considerations, you'll be more empowered and ready to decide what Portland music school is the right choice for you and your family.
About Sound Roots Music School:
We are a passionate and family owned Portland music school, located in the revitalized N Williams Avenue neighborhood in NW Portland. Our "music coaches" are passionate, musically educated, and most are also performers, playing in their own bands. For many, teaching at Sound Roots is their full time job, committing to provide unparalleled music education in a flexible environment. We are artists and have a deep value for the arts and music and building a musical community. Music education at Sound Roots is highly personalized and developed individually through consideration of learning styles, music goals, experience and ability. We believe that music education is therapeutic, benefiting everyone from stressed out and overworked executives and mothers, to children coping with learning disabilities, to small toddlers developing motor skills. We strive to make music education fun, connected and inspirational.
To learn more about our school, take a tour of our artistic music studio, and meet the people behind the name, call our office today! 503.282.9999. We look forward to hearing from you and telling you all about our wonderful programs.
photo credit: Campbell/Salgado Studio
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