Piano Instruction • Classical • Worship • Composition • Theory
Perfect for our family holiday gatherings! Even the beginner songs sound wonderful, and our guitar players can join in thanks to the chord symbols.
Piano Lessons with Laura Davis
- Teaching excellence at every level with fun and creativity
- Ages 4 through adult, beginning to advanced
- 30+ years experience
- Specializing in Classical repertoire and Christian Worship styles
- Offering Composition, Music Theory, Recitals, and OMTA Syllabus exams and festivals
- Member OMTA (Oregon Music Teachers Association) and MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.
Laura Davis, Studio Owner
Laura Davis has taught private piano for over 30 years. She studied piano and music history at the University of Redlands, and music ministry and song arranging at Portland Bible College. Laura recently enjoyed several years of advanced study with international concert pianist and Van Cliburn Competition finalist Mark Westcott, a renowned master teacher.
Other instruments she has played include organ, violin, French horn and tympani.
As a member of the William Hall Chorale in Los Angeles she sang in the LA Music Center and Hollywood Bowl. More recently Laura sang five seasons in Portland’s “Singing Christmas Tree” at the Keller Auditorium.
Her graded collection of Christmas carols contains 15 traditional carols, arranged for piano students in their first years of lessons (Primer through Level Three). Carols for a Family Christmas is available on www.Amazon.com.
The 2nd collection, North American Carols for a Family Christmas released on Amazon this year, with more
beloved carols covering Primer through Level Four. Students can enjoy learning a few new carols every year as their skill advances.
Equally adept working with children and adults, she has produced, directed and accompanied several Christmas musicals for churches and Christian schools. Her background in music ministry, choir directing and community theater enriches all her current endeavors. Laura’s piano students perform in two recitals each year, plus optional OMTA festivals and competitions.