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Hoffman Academy teachers love and respect students, motivate them, and inspire them to reach for a high standard of performance.
Only the best instructors
All of our instructors are carefully selected, have degrees in music and many are sought-after performers in Portland’s music scene. They undergo regular observation and training with Joseph Hoffman to stay up-to-date in the Hoffman Method. We perform background checks on each of our teachers in order to ensure their suitability to work with children.
Pianist, composer, and music educator Alex Isackson has a deep passion for and understanding of the transformative power...
Brandon Nelson began his piano studies at the age of 12 in Mount Vernon, WA....
Emily Strenger is a pianist and teacher from the Philadelphia and South Jersey area. She...
Hannah Kendall is a pianist and teacher from Prescott Valley, Arizona. Her piano studies began...
Jesse A. Preis is a tenor and pianist from Emblem, Wyoming. Originally inspired and taught...
A Portland native who grew up just a few miles from Hoffman Academy, Joseph’s approach...
After beginning piano lessons at age 6, Marshall Cuffe quickly began competing, consistently earning top...
Matt Sazima is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator from Sacramento, CA. At age 9,...
Paul Moyer began his piano studies at the age of 5 and has been creating...
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We’re always looking for motivated teachers to join our talented team. Think you’re a good fit? Check out our latest job openings.