Welcome to the Portland Sound Academy!

Located in beautiful Northeast Portland, and founded by East-Side Dad, Seth Miller, P.S.A. provides music lessons, group classes, and networking to all ages.

Seth’s unique and proven “CLUE Methodology,” combines music theory with practice to help students FIND THEIR UNIQUE SOUND FAST and TRACK THEIR DEVELOPMENT EASILY.

After studying music at Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI), Seth volunteered at the Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago, IL) and received guitar instruction from Brian Sutton (Hot Rize) and Andy Falco (The Infamous Stringdusters). He’s played with renowned Portland artists, leads his own band, and can be found playing in open-jams and collaborations throughout the city.

After 26 diverse years of self-guided learning, Seth invites you to explore CLUE: his hyper configurable and enjoyable framework for advancing any musicians playing and perspective.

Whether in-person or online… One-on-one or with a group… We’re certain You’ll Enjoy Yourself, and ‘Learn to Play. Your Way.’

Click Below for Private Lessons and Class Schedules.

OUR MISSION: The Portland Sound Academy uses private lessons and group learning to help humans become their best musical self, while having fun.

OUR VISION: We will eliminate all barriers to learning and playing music.