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.
Free 30-minute introductory lesson for everyone!
Pricing
Lesson lengths and schedules are flexible to fit each student’s needs and interests. All lessons are billed on a monthly basis
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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Give us 24hrs notice before a cancellation and we will do our best to reschedule! However, sometimes our schedules are too full, and we can’t fit in a reschedule. So, we have a couple options: an online lesson at your regular time, or a personalized video lesson recorded by your instructor.
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We bill monthly on a per lesson basis. Some months have 5 weeks, and others have 3—you will see this reflected on your invoice each month. Rest assured, you will only be charged for the lessons you take each 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