Welcome to Bill Hayes Music
Private Lessons for Guitar, Piano, Bass-Guitar, Ukulele and Mandolin
Our classes are designed to cater to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. Our curriculum includes music notation, scale mode theory, cord theory, and general music theory. We believe in a personalized approach to teaching and Bill will work with you to create a customized lesson plan that meets your specific needs and goals.
Meet Your Instructor:
Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes is the founder and lead instructor at Bill Hayes Music. With over 20 years of experience teaching music, Bill is passionate about sharing his love for music with his students. He specializes in guitar, piano, bass guitar, ukelele, and mandolin. Bill is known for his patient and personalized approach to teaching.
Bill is a Bend local who moved to Oregon from Los Angeles, where he first launched his music career. After moving to Bend, Bill carefully built a reputation not only for his strong musicianship and amazing vocal style (which has been compared to the sounds of Paul McCartney) but also for his attention to every detail of his performances.
Bill has performed for corporate events, private house concerts, and regional weddings. His clients include some of the state’s most coveted resorts and wineries such as Brasada Ranch, Pronghorn Golf Resort, Black Butte Ranch, Sunriver Lodge and Resort, The Bend Riverhouse, The Athletic Club of Bend, Archery Summit Winery, Gran Moraine Vineyards and music festivals.
As a composer, Bill licenses his music portfolio for television, film, radio, and advertising. Bill’s music is heard in countries around the world.
Bill also found his calling as a music teacher helping aspiring artists of all ages to develop their music skills and to pursue their passions for music.
Bill studied music at Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys, CA, and the College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA.
“From the Beatles to the Blues to Favorites and Standards, Bill covers it.”
Becky Stroebel-Johnson
Sterling Talent, Inc.
Portland, Oregon