About
Photo by Brett Sayles
Teaching Mission
We have a student-centered mission with teaching. We believe in giving students the skills to read and listen critically to music so that they can play any song or style they desire. It's important to us not to mold students, but to give them skills to grow and play or write any song they desire.
What Sets Our Program Apart?
- Evening and weekend lessons for working professionals
- Low-pressure, confidence-building approach
- Multi-instrument expertise allowing students to explore
- Hybrid online/in-person options
- Music wellness and therapeutic creative programs
- Performance coaching combining teaching with indie artist experience
About Alethea
Alethea is a touring musician and artist from Los Angeles who writes for film and television and tours regularly. She was a music minor at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington and trained with some of the best musicians in New York City. She has written over 200 songs.
Professional Experience & Training
Instruments and Training
Violin
15 years
Suzuki School Methodology, Metropolitan Youth Symphony and Portland Youth Philharmonic
Guitar
13 years
self-taught, learned techniques in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville
Piano
16 years
private lessons at Phillips Exeter Academy, Whitman College, and in Portland, Oregon
Voice
5 years
private instruction through Whitman College and teachers Lisa Orinn, Maria Tegzes, and Margo Hennebach
Ukulele
2 year
self-taught
Other Training in Music or Education
- Music Minor at Whitman College (emphasis on music history and theory)
- Theory lessons through Portland Youth Philharmonic
- Piano lessons at Phillips Exeter Academy
- Piano and Voice lessons at Whitman College
- Songwriting Lessons through Billy Seidman's Songarts Academy, Cari Cole's Signature Songwriting Circle, 6 Figure Songwriting, Sync It and CTRL Camp
- "Songwriting" and "Music Production" through Berklee online
- Logic Pro X production course through LinkedIn Academy, Triple Threat Artist, Make Sh!t Modern
Alethea has been called "Passionate, patient, responsible, fun, and down-to-earth"
My Story
In her own words: Music is healing. It is expressive. It builds community and it builds character.
I love teaching. Music is a passion of mine and working with students of all ages motivates and inspires me.
Through my experience, I have learned how to engage both kids and adults and keep them learning and growing in their knowledge of music theory, their instruments, and songwriting.
My work as a singer-songwriter in Los Angeles and as a developing pianist has forced me to learn how to set up a regular practice schedule and stay focused and present. I motivate my students with the knowledge I learn every day.
Fresh Start Musik represents my mission to spread the joy of learning an instrument and music theory with as many people as possible. I am connected with other very talented musicians in LA and as we expand our roster, I hope to connect students with these musicians as well.
Fun Facts!
Favorite Places in Portland
- Sellwood River Park
- Esplanade
- Alberta Street
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Photography
- Research
- Reading
Favorite Sports
- Soccer
- Track
- Hockey
Favorite Shows
- National Geographic
- Friends