Joel Ford
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1643 SE Miller
Portland, OR 97202 (map) - (831) 227-4980
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Joel Ford • Portland, OR • $40-200 per hour
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I am a music teacher, composer, arranger, performer, and producer. I can teach all ages privately or in groups and specialize in saxophone and clarinet. I can also teach basic piano, voice and ukulele as well as advanced theory, musicianship, jazz improvisation, composition or songwriting, and arranging. I am also a professional-level saxophonist and clarinetist who is able to hear and read music exceptionally well.
I've played in all manner of groups, from classical chamber to jazz, North African, devotional and many things in between. I can also produce professional quality music of all kinds for commercials, games, applications, movies, theater, and any other media or performance you may need sound for. I have worked in theater, musical and otherwise, as an actor, director, composer, conductor, music director, and more. Indeed, I love the stage in all its iterations.
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Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. If you are looking for a producer, make sure they are open to communication throughout the project. Cost to edit the project after the fact may vary from individual to individual. I am happy to commit to several edits and even one do-over with no additional cost.
If you're looking for a teacher, it is important to know if they have worked with a student of similar age or experience and how much they can teach you before you need to seek further instruction. I can help beginning and intermediate singers and beginning pianists, and can teach even advanced saxophonists and tutor theory/composition/arranging to advanced students.
Testimonials
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August 24, 2011
Joel is a great teacher, and a talented musician. Very friendly, laid-back, and approachable. I highly recommend his services; he is professional and easy to work with.
– Luke
