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Cultivating musicianship and a lifelong passion for musicking
Sharon is a classically trained pianist with mental health training and qualifications (LMFT) and a graduate degree in expressive therapies (specialization in music therapy) Virtual and in-person piano instruction offered for all ages
Classically trained and encourages students to play all genres of music
Graduate degree in Music Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Fun for me too!
Accompanying music students and helping another teacher out at their recital.
If only... I could spend my days writing, arranging, and making music, with nary a care in the world! 😊
I am fortunate though, to have music as a huge part of my life already
My friend is teaching me how to use a music notation software. There's a huge learning curve! It's all so fascinating!
It's nice to have my handwritten music transcribed into sheet music. I love the playback feature which can play all the instrumental parts together.
His parents tell me he won't stop playing this song at home all the time and it's driving them "crazy". They say this with a smile, clearly loving how much time he's spending at the piano.
Sometimes, I bring out my digital keyboard any my students get to have fun with the hundreds of sound patches I have on the keyboard.
We work hard during piano lessons but we also make lessons fun!
06/10/2026
My adult student, Amy, wanted to record this duet for her mom (who loves this by the way). Amy chose the strings sound for the Ave Maria (Gounod) part while she played the Prelude in C part.
Well played, Amy! It's such a meaningful and priceless gift for your mom!
J. S. Bach / Charles Gounod - Prelude in C Major / Ave Maria My adult student, Amy, wanted to record this duet for her mom (who ...
Learning how to play from a lead sheet is very useful. All my students are taught to do this.
A lead sheet only gives you a melody and the chords, so one has to decide on the voicing, rhythm, and register.
One has to understand how chords are built and how they function. One has to have a deep understanding of harmony.
This allows one to exercise creativity - learning how to fill space musically. My students learn to create music on the spot.
At Sharon's Piano Studio, we focus on building musicianship skills.
06/01/2026
You don't need to be young. You need to start!
The piano doesn't care how old you are. Every day you wait is a song unplayed. Every day you wait is a joy postponed.
The music may not be perfect BUT it is YOURS, and only YOURS.
Start this week. Start today. Just do it! ✔️
Make your dream come true!
We teach adults of all ages, whether you're a complete beginner or perhaps you played as a child and stopped playing for years. Now, there's a yearning to play. But you only want to play the pieces you love. We can get you restarted and on your journey.
05/26/2026
Doesn't this make you want to sing? The ever popular and time lasting "Over the Rainbow" is played by teen beginner, Bea, who started piano lessons 9 months ago.
https://youtu.be/MBoHxcbZPz8
"Over the Rainbow" from Wizard of Oz (arr. Faber & Faber; music Harold Arlen; lyrics E.Y. Harburg) Doesn't this make you want to sing? The ever popular and time lasti...
Music has no borders. I love sharing and playing music from around the world. I love singing songs from around the world too because every language carries its own magic - and I believe that when we listen to each other's music, we understand each other a little better.
Piano students naturally practice more if they are playing pieces that they love. I encourage students to play a wide variety of music.
Students get to pick pieces they want to play, in addition to the "must-plays" that I assign them 😜
It ends up being a win-win for both sides!
Come and join my music trio at the North Portland library on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 4.45 p.m. as we celebrate music and songs from countries that make up AANHPI
We bring with us a blend of East and West and invite all of you on a musical journey with us
https://multcolib.libnet.info/event/15391730