Oregon City Music Academy Blog

Visit this page every week for a new blog post based on music lessons and instruments you are interested in learning to play.

Build Confidence This Summer Through Music 

Summer in Oregon is all about sunshine, adventure, and new opportunities — and there’s no better opportunity to help your child grow in confidence than through music lessons. At Oregon City Music Academy (OMA), we’ve seen how even a few short months of summer lessons can transform a child. Whether ...
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5 Reasons Music Lessons Keep Kids Engaged During the Summer Break 

  Summer break is a welcome change of pace for kids — but after the first couple of weeks, many parents in Portland, Milwaukie, and Oregon City find themselves asking the same question: How do we keep them engaged, focused, and off screens all day? At Oregon City Music Academy ...
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Why Summer is the Best Time to Start Music Lessons in Oregon 

Summer is all about sunshine, free time, and fun — but it’s also an incredible season for learning something new. For families in Portland, Oregon City, and Milwaukie, there’s no better time to start music lessons than right now. At Oregon City Music Academy (OMA), we’ve seen firsthand how students ...

Build Your Child’s Summer Soundtrack with Music Lessons at OMA 

Imagine a summer where your child isn’t just watching the days go by — they’re creating music, building new skills, and making memories that will last long after the season ends. At Oregon City Music Academy (OMA), we believe that summer is one of the best times to dive into ...

Music Lessons vs. Summer Camp? Do Both with Flexible Scheduling! 

Summer is almost here, and for families across Portland, West Linn, Milwaukie, Gladstone, and Clackamas, that means it’s time to plan a season packed with adventure, learning, and fun. If you’re wondering whether to enroll your child in music lessons or sign them up for summer camp — why not ...
The Perfect Age to Start Learning an Instrument: Unlocking Your Child’s Musical Potential

How to Choose the Right Instrument for Your Child This Spring 

Spring in Oregon is a season of fresh beginnings, and it’s the perfect time to introduce your child to the joy of music! Whether you're in Portland, Milwaukie, West Linn, Gladstone, or Clackamas, helping your child pick the right instrument now can set them up for an exciting summer of ...

Why Starting Music Lessons Before Summer Break Sets Your Child Up for Success 

Springtime in Oregon is a season of renewal — flowers bloom, the rain slows down, and families from Portland to West Linn start making their summer plans. It’s also the perfect time to kickstart your child’s musical journey! If you're considering music lessons for your child, starting now — before ...
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Oregon City Kids Say Thank You: 5 Reasons They’ll Appreciate Music Lessons as Adults 

  It’s easy to think of music lessons as something kids do “for now”—a creative outlet, a fun after-school activity, or just a way to build structure into their week. But the truth is, the benefits of music stretch far beyond childhood. At Oregon City Music Academy, we’ve watched students ...
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Not Just an After-School Activity: How Oregon City Music Lessons Shape Lifelong Passions 

For many Oregon City families, music lessons start as a simple after-school activity—something fun, enriching, and structured. But for countless students, those weekly lessons evolve into something much more: a lifelong passion and a personal outlet they return to again and again. At Oregon City Music Academy, we see this ...