Individual instruction is available on piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, bass, saxophone, clarinet, flute, voice, drums, harp, trombone, tuba, euphonium, and trumpet. Faculty availability varies; please call the school for current openings.

Individual instrumental and vocal instruction is available at the Cascade School of Music. Individual lessons are a traditional mainstay of music education. The afford the student an opportunity to progress at their own pace and to study the music to which they are most attracted. Our teachers can also focus on technique issues and each individual's learning styles.

Typically, individual lessons are 30 minutes once per week. Some teachers prefer lessons of a different length, and advanced students often take full-hour lessons.

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Bass, Cello, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice

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Rebecca Hillary Smith

Rebecca Hilary Smith ("Becky") went to grade school in Sisters, high school in Redmond, and college at COCC before hopping the Cascades, graduating from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Music in 1986.Although involved in singing and piano playing from a young age, she took up study of the harp while at U of O and now counts it as her primary instrument.

Ann Stanley

Ann Stanley has been teaching flute for the Cascade School of Music since shortly after the school was formed. She believes that learning music should be fun and interesting, while challenging the student to constantly improve.

Michelle Van Handel

Michelle is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the former Director of the University of Oregon Vocal Jazz Ensembles. She is a past winner of the Oregon Jazz Society's Best New Jazz vocalist award.

Dillon Schneider

Dillon Schneider is the principal founder and Executive Director of the Cascade School of Music. Dillon holds a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and a B.Music degree in jazz studies from Western Washington University where he studied with bassist Chuck Israels.

Michael Scott

Michael Scott has been a professional musician for 44 years, including 25 years as an orchestra teacher and elementary music teacher for Bend/Lapine schools. He played bass with the Central Oregon Symphony and the Cascade Festival of Music for 20 years.

Cascade Community School of Music Violin

Part 1 of 2 - A violin recital performance at the Tower Theatre on June 5th, 2010 by Sara Ruzicka's first year violinists. A wonderful performance by many very talented young violinists.

R. L.

Nov 14, 2021

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The Cascade School of Music's educational and music therapy programs, along with its excellent music teachers, has made it the community favorite for 20 years!

Meshem Jackson

Aug 21, 2021

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Every music teacher at Cascade School of music cares deeply about their students' experience by giving their best efforts with each student. It shows. I am proud to be a part of this remarkable school.

Sara Wright

May 31, 2020

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My girls have taken lessons here for years. This is a great music school and I so appreciate the administrations level of detail and thoughtfulness toward each student.

Sarah Schuller

Jan 21, 2020

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My son loves his teacher and the customer service is outstanding! Highly recommend!

Sara

Jun 21, 2019

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I'm sitting 500 feet away from where this school chose to have their concert and I feel like putting a screwdriver through my ears. The music isn't that good but they do have an impact, for sure. The amps they use are the only things I will remember them for. Loud, obnoxious, and resonantly toxic. Pick a place to have your concerts that will make people hate you less in the future.

Kristen Ross

Jan 02, 2019

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My son has been a student here for over a year. It's a wonderful program no matter the instrument. Our instructor Eliza is the best.