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JULLIANA FLAVIO - (School Of Music and Fine Arts Of Paraná, Brazil (EMBAP)

Teaches: Voice, Piano,  Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Flute

Julliana Flavio is an approachable music mentor and worship pastor with a lifelong love for all things musical. With almost two decades of experience under her belt, she's here to share her musical journey with you. Julliana's musical adventure began at a tender age. Her first piano lesson happened before she could even reach the keys. By the age of seven, she was handpicked to participate in a program at the Music University of Paraná, Brazil (EMBAP). There, she explored piano, flute, guitar, singing, and percussion, earning certificates and performing in theaters and events. Her enthusiasm for music led her to pursue a degree in Music Teaching at EMBAP, deepening her understanding of the art and science of music education. For a span of three years, Julliana had the privilege of teaching music at Shalon Baptist Elementary School, fostering the growth of budding musicians. Music, for Julliana, is more than just notes and rhythms. For nearly 20 years, she has served as a Worship Pastor, infusing her heart and soul into every chord and lyric. Julliana has a knack for translating English Christian music into Portuguese, and she's also a Christian music composer. Her talents have graced churches and Christian events across Brazil for over two decades. Adding a dash of unique flavor to her musical repertoire, Julliana has earned a certificate in Brazilian Popular Music, which includes the mesmerizing rhythms of Bossa Nova, often referred to as Brazilian Jazz.

Teaches at: Rocky Butte Campus & Portland Bible College

JANE KAMRATH - (Bachelor Of Arts in Piano)
Teaches: Piano 
Jane started taking piano lessons at the age of three. She was classically trained under the ABRSM and Yamaha piano courses. She then went on to study piano at the University of Oregon. She studied classical piano for 4 years and choir for two years. During her time at university, she was also involved in the Chi Alpha campus ministry and began to lead worship. Jane has been teaching piano since 2019 and loves being able to share her passion for music with others. Besides music, Jane enjoys baking, embroidering, and hiking.

Teaches at: Rocky Butte, Tigard Campus &Online

JESSICA BOTROS - (Bachelor Of Music)
Teaches: Voice, Piano
Graduated from Portland State University in 2012, and have been teaching piano, voice, keyboard, and worship workshops for PBC (Portland Bible College) since. My passion is to see students grow to love music and reach a high level of excellence in every area.

Teaches at: Rocky Butte Campus & Portland Bible College

YUME TAKANUMA - (Bachelor of Church Music)
Teaches: Piano
I started to learn classical piano when I was five years old at church piano lesson. When I was age of 20, I started to play the piano in a worship team. Currently, I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Theology worship emphasis at PBC. Also, I was in a brass band team for three years and I played the flute at many concerts and contests. All my family can play instruments so I have been surrounded by music whole my life. I am looking forward students to equipping with musical skills and finding joy in music together! 

Teaches at: Rocky Butte Campus

Born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia, he initially had little to do with music and never thought he would play any instrument. However, at the age of 13, a transformative encounter with God altered the course of his life, reshaping his perspective on music. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to playing the piano and guitar, passionately serving in the church and imparting his knowledge to friends. His musical talents extend beyond these two instruments, encompassing the bass, electric guitar, and drums. Notably, he has lent his musical prowess to church services in multiple languages, amassing six years of experience in Bahasa, and nearly two years in both English and Spanish. While he finds joy in activities such as chess, literature, and swimming, it's clear that music holds a unique place in his heart.

Teaches at: Rocky Butte Campus 

DASTHYAN LOLO KASSA 

Teaches: Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Saxophone

Kim-Maree has a rich musical background, having sung in the Australian Youth Choir during childhood. Beginning piano lessons at the age of 3, her first recital featured the classic "Mary Had A Little Lamb." Throughout high school, she continued to pursue both piano and voice lessons. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theology with a Worship Emphasis from PBC. Passionate about teaching, especially young students, Kim finds joy in sharing the wonders of learning music. Beyond music, she enjoys diverse activities such as snow and water skiing, relishing Chili Limi Cheetos, indulging in milk chocolate, and savoring Indian food.

Teaches at: Rocky Butte, Mill Plain Campus & Portland Bible College

Luke is a talented multi-instrumentalist specializing in Piano, Saxophone, and Music Improvisation. He studied music, both jazz and classical, at Mount Hood Community College and Portland State University. At Mount Hood, Luke had the opportunity to play piano and saxophone in the top Jazz Band, leading to international tours with the MHCC Jazz Band to Taiwan in 2009 for the Word Games and in 2011 for the Lantern Festival.In addition to attending the Mount Hood Music program, he played clarinet in the orchestra and served as one of the regular piano accompanists for vocal students, accompanying them in both jazz and classical repertoire. Currently, Luke is a regular performer at the Portland Airport, playing piano music in various styles to help passengers relax and alleviate the stress of travel. Luke has been a part of the worship teams at Mannahouse for over 20 years. He is passionate about using music to tell stories and helping people develop their own musical skills to convey their favorite stories. Beyond music, Luke enjoys traveling, playing golf, trail running, endurance cycling, and being an uncle.

 

Teaches at: Rocky Butte & Portland Bible College