Piano Instructor

From classic to experimental, emotional expression to educational comedy; Lissa combines a wide range of artistic skills in her teaching. Her formal training is in voice, piano, jazz guitar, and musicology attributed to wonderful mentors up and down the west coast. She earned her Bachelors of Music in Musicology from Western Washington University and was the recipient of an array of prestigious music scholarships.

As a performer she has notably premiered piano solos for composer Connor Wier, accompanied long-form improvisers in a standing role at the Upfront Theater, been featured in The Phoenix as a composer, premiered international choral works at the American Choral Directors Association 2022 conference, and sung in solo settings ranging from jazz standards to art song. As producer of art, Lissa is a stage manager, artistic manager, music director, and crew member in and around the Portland area for organizations such as Broadway Rose Theatre, the Portland Opera, and Echo Theater Company.

Lissa has taught, performed, and directed music full time since 2016. She is deeply dedicated to sharing her passion for music with her students and helping each student grow in their musical journey.