Piano Lessons with Alishan G.

Alishan G. is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Portland, Oregon, with a deep commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and musical confidence in students of all ages. With experience as a soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and teacher, Alishan brings a holistic and highly adaptable approach to piano instruction. Lessons integrate piano technique, music theory, sight-reading, improvisation, and composition, while remaining grounded in each student’s personal interests—from classical repertoire to pop and contemporary styles. Known for an emotionally attuned and encouraging teaching style, Alishan emphasizes healthy technique, nervous system regulation, and a positive relationship with creative expression, especially for neurodivergent learners. Alishan holds a Master of Music in Composition from Yale University and a Bachelor of Music from Rice University, and draws on decades of compositional and improvisational experience to help students build true musical fluency and joy at the keyboard.