Ethos Music Center

Nonprofit Music Center with Sliding-Scale Pricing

Ethos Music Center is a North Portland nonprofit on Killingsworth Street, dedicated to making music education accessible across income levels through sliding-scale pricing. Programs serve students of all ages.

Programs by Format

Mix of private and group instruction. Programs include:
- Private lessons across instruments
- Group classes
- Ensembles for collaborative play
- Culturally-responsive instruction approach

What's Included

• Sliding-scale tuition (income-based pricing)
• Private, group, and ensemble formats under one roof
• Direct lesson contact via [email protected]
• Community-rooted nonprofit mission

Experience

Sliding-scale pricing rare in commercial studios - meaningful access for families priced out of standard $40-60/lesson rates. Nonprofit model means revenue funds programs rather than franchise margins. Suits North Portland families wanting access-first music education with peer ensembles built into the program.