I am currently teaching guitar, ukulele, and songwriting via the magic of the internet. I began teaching a few lessons each week back in April in order to raise a bit of money for a couple non-profit organizations. I have been pleasantly surprised by how well online teaching has worked. It has been enjoyable and productive, and it has provided some needed human interaction for both teacher and students during the pandemic.

My schedule is flexible. If you are interested in lessons, please get in touch.

I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Keep up the hope and try to stay busy doing creative, joyful things. These are hard times. Let's stick together and help one another. 

Best,
​Chuck Cheesman

"Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public." - Cornel West
Black Lives Matter

Dear friends,

We are in the midst of a very difficult time unlike any other I have witnessed during my lifetime. I hope this finds you safely sheltered at home and in good health. Keep up the hope. We will pull through this, and hopefully we can find a way to be a stronger, more united people.

For the time being, all of my work is canceled. I have no gigs to announce, and I'm using this time to focus on my family and a little bit of my own music. We are strictly following guidelines to shelter at home to help stop the spread of this pandemic. I hope you are as well.

For students of mine, please note that the Multnomah Arts Center is closed until at least April 28th. 

I have a deep concern for many of my fellow musicians. Many professional musicians operate completely independent of any regular employment. It's a constant hustle to the next gig or teaching opportunity. All of these gigs are now wiped from the calendar for the near future. It's going to be incredibly difficult and stressful for them.

There are ways to help if you are in the position to give:

• Take some online music lessons directly from a music teacher via Skype or other platform. (Contact me. I'm willing to help you find a teacher.)
• Buy music and merch directly from artist websites. 
• Attend online concerts and donate.

In regard to that last bullet point, The Alberta Rose Theater in Portland is offering a series of twenty streaming concerts for $100. I can think of no better way to support a great local venue and some of our favorite Portland musical artists, and also to keep the economy moving along a bit. Get a ticket and enjoy a huge amount of wonderful music.

Please stay safe and do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Try to keep yourself busy doing things you love to do with the people you love at home. We all need to tend not only to our physical health, but our mental health as well.

I look forward to getting back to music with you and your families!

Best,
Chuck Cheesman

I am currently accepting private guitar, ukulele, and songwriting students for lessons in my home studio in Lake Oswego on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please in touch through my contact form.

Group Ukulele (Ages 12 and up)
Beginning Fridays                 12:00-1:00pm June 22 - July 13 (4 classes, $38)
Intermediate Wednesdays     7:30-8:00pm  June 20 - July 18 (4 classes, $38)
Group Guitar for Youth (Ages 8-14)
Youth Level 1 Mondays         5:30-6:15pm June 18 - July 23 (6 classes, $43)
Youth Level 1 Mondays         6:30-7:15pm June 18 - July 23 (6 classes, $43)
Youth Level 2 Wednesdays   5:30-6:15pm June 20 - July 18 (4 classes, $29)
Group Guitar for Adults (Ages 13 and up)
Adult Level 1 Wednesdays   6:30-7:30pm June 20 - July 18 (4 classes, $29)
Adult Level 2 Mondays         7:30-8:30pm June 18 - July 23 (6 classes, $57) 
Songwriting (Ages 13 and up)
​Fridays                                 10:30-11:30am June 22 - July 13 (4 classes, $38)

Young da Vincis Summer Camp (Ages 8-13)
Instructors: Chuck Cheesman & Nate Orton
This camp is a combination of visual & performing arts. 
Monday through Friday 9:30-3:30pm July 16 - 20 (5 classes, $290)

​Music & Movement for Children will resume this fall. Look for me performing for children at libraries and other public venues this summer!


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