Offering lessons in Piano, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Composition, Improvisation, and Scoring for Film, Video Games, plus Recording, Apple Logic, Pro Tools, Music Theory, and Ear Training. Whether you’re just starting out or honing advanced skills, all levels are welcome!

Octavio Dowling is a Portland-based musician, composer, and educator with a passion for helping people connect through music. He studied Music Technology at the University of Oregon, where he was awarded for outstanding scholarship, and has gone on to compose award-winning music for television, ads, films, and video games.

For the past nine years, Octavio has taught hundreds of students one-on-one, guiding them in piano, guitar, bass, vocals, synthesizers, and composition. He also served as a Show Director at School of Rock, where he led performance groups and mentored young musicians as they built confidence on stage and in themselves.

Outside of teaching, Octavio has performed with bands such as Queen Chief and Epic Strange, always chasing the joy of collaboration and live performance. When he’s not making music, you’ll likely find him studying Japanese, hunting for records, or enjoying tea.

Octavio’s goal is to help make music more accessible and inclusive for all, and to share his passion with anyone ready to discover their own creative voice.

30 Minute trial lesson - FREE!

30 Minute Music lesson - $50

45 Minute Music Lesson - $60

1 Hour Music Lesson - $70

Band Rehearsal Coaching - $70 Hour

Session Work - $90 Hour

Transcriptions - Negotiable