CJHeart Music
CJHeart Music

CJHeart Music

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Introduction: ===We are located in North East Portland. If you are not located in Portland or the surrounding areas, we will have to do remote/online lessons=== Pricing can be found in the FAQ section of my profile. We offer completely personalized and organic music lessons that allow the student to truly grasp the concepts of music at their own rate. My fiancee, Ayel, and I work together to provide the best fit for any student. Typically beginner level students (or those who would prefer to work with a female instructor) will work with her until they are skilled enough to move over to advanced theory/soloing/guitar lessons. There is nothing more important to me than the spread of music. I have been studying and teaching music since I was 9 years old and it has been a life long dream to teach, few things can even come close to my love for teaching music.
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Hired 89 times

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13 years in business

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This pro is an exceptional guitar teacher, demonstrating deep musical knowledge, patience, and genuine care for students' progress. Customers praise their clear instruction, adaptability, and friendly demeanor, resulting in significant improvement and enjoyment within weeks.

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Mitchell B.
Dec 27, 2022
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Chris and Ayel are phenomenal musicians and somehow even better people. I chose them because of not only these qualities, but because of the true value they provide with each lesson. They immediately put you on a track that is catered specifically to your experience, and goals, and will give you so much to work on when you’re not in the lesson. The true value they provide is in guidance for what to do when they aren’t teaching you. You will have so much more insight and learn many new things on a regular basis while getting better and better each time you pick up the guitar. Two of the most impressive teachers I’ve ever had as someone going for their Master’s right now and a lot of prior experience with music. They respond very quickly and thoughtfully, and you can really tell how much they care about their students success.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Folk • Jazz • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Malorie H.
Jun 3, 2022
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My lessons with Ayel are the highlight of my week. I appreciate how she teaches fundamentals but also tailors the session to my musical interests. It is the perfect combination of fun and structure and I continue to grow and learn as a guitar player. I also appreciate how accommodating they have been with my hectic and ever changing schedule. I highly recommend CJHeart Music for guitar lessons no matter your level of experience!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Country • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Daria B.
May 27, 2022
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I absolutely love my guitar lessons. Ayel is more than just an amazing patient teacher, she is like an old friend. Ayel is very professional and knowledgeable, yet very kind and sweet. Chris has an answer for absolutely every question - guitar genius!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Daniel l.
Jan 13, 2023
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both Chris and Ayel have been amazing in helping with my growth in music. ive learned so much in the short amount of time weve been working together and that just makes me more excited for all my future lessons. Chris is one of the best guitarists ive ever met, hes amazing when it comes to knowledge of not only the instrument but also music as a whole. theyre both awesome and genuine people that share a love for music and i cant recommend them enough!!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Sean L.
Feb 2, 2022
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Chris is a great musician with a lot of knowledge and experience. Any questions I’ve asked him he is able to answer them with ease. Every lesson i have with him i improve my playing and understanding of the guitar. He is also a cool guy in general that is very easy to get along with.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Blues • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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