Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center offers private lessons, group classes, ensembles, field trips, Pass the Mic, Music Corps, and classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Its listed classes include Kinderkeys for ages 5-7, Group Piano 1 for ages 8-12, Group Piano 2 for ages 6-8 or 9-12, Group Guitar 1 for ages 8-12, Group Guitar 2 for ages 8-13, Group Ukulele 1 for ages 5-7, and Group Ukulele 2 for ages 7-10.

Programs

• Lessons & Classes — all ages · Private lessons, group classes, and ensembles for students of all ages, experience levels, and musical interests.
• Field Trips — Field trip program; interest form requested at least two weeks in advance of desired date.
• Pass the Mic — Culturally-responsive music education for immigrant youth.
• Music Corps — On-site music classes and after-school programs for students in Portland’s urban areas.
• Classes, Workshops & Demonstrations — Music offerings for school assemblies, community events, or educational spaces.
• Kinderkeys — 5-7 · Mon-Sat · $95.25–$225 per session · Group piano class for young learners.
• Group Piano 1 — 8-12 · Thu · $95.25–$225 per session · Beginner piano class.
• Group Piano 2 — 6-8 or 9-12 · Wed · $95.25–$225 per session · Group piano class for students with some previous group or private piano experience.
• Group Guitar 1 — 8-12 · Thu · $95.25–$225 per session · Introduction to the acoustic guitar.
• Group Guitar 2 — 8-13 · Tue · $95.25–$225 per session · Next step for students moving up from Group Guitar 1.
• Group Ukulele 1 — 5-7 · Wed · $95.25–$225 per session · Beginner-friendly class for students learning the basics of ukulele.
• Group Ukulele 2 — 7-10 · Next step for students moving up from Group Ukulele 1.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price range: $95.25–$225 per session
• General schedule: Group classes, lessons, and camps are offered; group classes use a ten-week term, and summer camps are week-long.
• Facility hours: Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 8pm; Friday: 12pm - 7pm; Saturday: 9:30am - 11:30am

About the provider

Ethos Music Center was founded in 1998 in Portland, Oregon. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been named one of the top 50 after-school arts programs in the U.S. eight times since 2003. Its mission is to remove barriers to music education and offer sliding scale lessons and classes.

Sliding scale pricing is offered for lessons, classes, and camps. Families who qualify for OHP or SNAP receive the lowest rate automatically for group and ensemble classes and individual lessons. Group classes are ten-week terms. Camps are open to students of all abilities, including beginners.

What families say

“Ethos is buzzing with activity: more than 1,600 students, 30-plus teaching artists, year-round lessons and camps, Outreach programs at 21 partner sites, and a growing all-ages performance venue. Collaborations with partners such as Hacienda CDC, SanaSana, Friends of Noise, and Open Signal are helping Ethos bring music, learning, and live performance to more people across Portland.” — Ethos Executive Director, 2026

Last updated October 14, 2026.