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“Matt has been a true professional during the Covid craziness and has been a great music teacher to our daughter during a difficult time when music has been such a saving grace. He’s been a gift to our family.” - Val C.
“[My son] is really enjoying his lessons! Robin has been a great match for him and seeing the growth after just a month is very exciting!” - Janelle M
“ Trinh was amazing. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable and very detailed. I absolutely would like to continue taking lessons with him as my instructor. I wish I would have found him two months ago when I first picked up the guitar. ” - Tawnie J

Lessons for Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Ukulele, Bass, Mandolin, & Voice!

The Milwaukie School of Guitar is your neighborhood hub for fun, friendly, professional music instruction!

Guitar and piano lessons are available 7 days a week, availability of other instruments may vary by day. Discounts are available for families who enroll multiple students, or students who study multiple instruments.

While we do not offer instruction in the classical string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass), we share our facility with  other instructors who do and would be happy to make a referral anytime.

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Music Lessons for All Levels

My name is Matt Krein and I am proud to own and operate the Milwaukie School of Guitar. As an instructor for over 15 years, I have helped well over a hundred students of all ages learn and embrace the joy of playing music. 

Whether you want to be a "campfire" player strumming and singing your favorite songs, or you're an experienced player ready to take your playing to the next level, we can help. All our instructors are highly experienced, have formal music education, and many have achieved Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Music and/or Education. We strive to make sure your lesson experience is low pressure, rewarding, and of course - fun!

I'm happy to offer a free 30-minute trial session to all potential new students to make sure the Milwaukie School of Guitar is the right fit for you before committing to weekly lessons. If you have questions about how scheduling works, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Ready to give it a try? Schedule your free lesson today!

Rates:

$32.50/ 30-minute weekly lesson. 
$55.00/ 60-minute weekly lesson 

Discounts available for enrolling in autopay, enrolling multiple students from the same household, or studying multiple instruments. 

Group Lessons will be available in the future. To be notified of future group classes, please fill out our Group Class Interest Form.

Testimonials

“Matt's guitar lessons make learning to play a complicated instrument fun... His patience with teaching my five year old son to play guitar is amazing, and I would recommend him to students of any age.” - Rachel C.
“I take online lessons with Matt. He is a music theory genius and an excellent guitar player, and my guitar playing has come a long way since we first started. He's always on time and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!” - Alec S.
“Matt is an excellent teacher. Patient but strong. I had no experience and he taught me to play with confidence in a very short time. I highly recommend him!” - Julie C.
“He is an excellent teacher. My daughter is 8 and is learning how to play Ukulele. Obviously he's a very advanced player and teacher with lots of experience, but it doesn't stop him from teaching her at her pace. She loves it, and she is utterly shy. This guy's the bomb.” - Allison J.
“Our daughter requested a ukulele and lessons for her 5th birthday. We feared that she was too young to start, but Matt welcomed her with age-appropriate content and instruction.” - Nadine G.
“Matt is a great teacher. He is patient and has the ability to go wherever you want to go as a student. He also literally wrote the book on music theory for guitar! I would highly recommend taking lessons with Matt if you want to learn guitar.” - David B.
“I recently retired, and on my bucket list was learning guitar. After shopping around a little, I began taking lessons from Matt K. at the Milwaukie School of Guitar. I was somewhat skeptical about my ability to succeed, having little to no ability. However, I found Matt to be an exceptional teacher. He is patient, skilled, and experienced. The pace has been just right, learning technique but also having fun and playing songs. I recommend Matt K. and the Milwaukie School of Guitar highly. Give it a shot!” - Doug M.
“Matt's lessons are great! He gives a lot of helpful guidance, without applying too much pressure to do things exactly one way. I've taken guitar lessons with Matt as an adult. I've been casually learning guitar for years, but having lessons with Matt has opened my eye to theory and techniques that I couldn't learn just from looking up tabs online. There are lots of books and online resources out there, so it takes a great teacher to be worth while, and Matt is one of them.” - Brad F.

Conveniently Located in Downtown Milwaukie

Situated near the intersection of 99 and 224, the studio is just minutes away for students located in
Milwaukie, Oak Grove, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Sellwood, and Southeast Portland. 

Right on Hwy 99 (Mcloughlin Blvd)

The Milwaukie School of Guitar is easily accessible with plentiful parking, both in the lot and on the surrounding streets. The building is a short walk from a number of restaurants, the Ledding Library, Milwaukie High School and the Portland Waldorf School.

Right next door is the wonderful Vida 33 Latin Bistro -
a great place to grab a coffee and pass the time during your child's lesson. 

We are equipped with four modern teaching spaces outfitted with everything  you could need for a great learning experience, and a comfortable waiting area with a view of the lesson rooms for family members.

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If you do not receive a response in a timely matter please follow up anytime by calling (503) 850-8086.

Meet the Instructors

Matt Krein - Guitar, Ukulele, Music Theory

David Gluck - Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano

Enzo Irace - Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Bass

Irina Wilborn - Piano (All Levels)

Jo Alexis Mishaga - Piano, Voice, & Songwriting

Robin Fey - Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin & Electric Bass

Trinh Youngman - Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Banjo,  Electric Bass

Group Classes Coming Soon!

The Milwaukie School of Guitar is planning to offer a a limited series of group classes soon. If you would like to be notified about future course offerings, please pre-register using the link below. You'll be kept up to date about future course offerings and have the first opportunity to enroll before classes fill up!

While pre-registering you will have the opportunity to give your input and let us know what type of courses you would like to see offered. You can also contact us through the contact form, or by email at info@milwaukieguitarlssons.com.

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