Why Choose Us?
We’re more than music instructors—we’re songwriters, producers, and artists who believe music education should both spark creativity and build lifelong skills. Our lessons blend healthy technique and theory with room for self-expression, so students grow in confidence, artistry, and joy. Through our Open Measures for All program, part of every tuition helps another student access lessons, making music education more open in our community.
The first one is on us - a free 30-minute trial lesson!
Pricing
Lesson lengths and schedules are flexible to fit each student’s needs and interests.
FAQs
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Located in SE Portland, The Open Measure offers lessons in voice, guitar, piano, bass, songwriting and music production — helping students of all ages develop skills, spark creativity, and build a solid music theory foundation.
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Our studio is in ActivSpace on SE Main St., just a stone’s throw from anywhere in SE Portland, with Ladd’s, Hawthorne, and Division nearby!
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Absolutely! We always start with a free 30-minute lesson! This ensures a great fit between teacher and student — and it’s a perfect chance to try different instruments if you’re undecided.
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Can’t make it to the studio? We can hop online instead. If that’s not possible, your instructor will create a personalized video lesson, so you can learn when it works for you and watch as many times as needed.
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Tuition is based on a 40-lesson school year, September through June. Some months have 3 lessons, others 5, but it balances out across the year. If you start mid-month, your first payment is prorated at the per-lesson rate ($85 for 50 minutes, $56 for 30 minutes), with regular monthly tuition beginning the next month.
Ready to Make Music?
Use the form, and we’ll schedule your free 30-minute lesson.
Begin your music journey today!
info@theopenmeasure.com
811 SE Main St. Portland, OR 97214