University of Portland

Jeffrey Ashton

Music, Adjunct Faculty

Jeffrey Ashton

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Phone:
503.943.7228

Address:
Buckley Center 236

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Jeffrey is a Boston, Massachusetts native who has lived and worked as a teacher of guitar in the US and Europe. While living in Boston Jeffrey earned a degree in History and Art History with an interest in architecture and topography of Bavaria, and later received a degree in guitar performance from Portland State. Jeffrey has studied guitar throughout Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and England eventually leading to a residency in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Musikschule faculty. In addition to guitar, Jeffrey also worked as a visual artist who showcased his work in exhibits through Europe.

Jeffrey Ashton is a classical guitarist, composer and arranger located in Portland, OR. Jeffrey teaches private and class lessons for guitar throughout the city. In addition to his teaching, Jeffrey diligently revives renaissance music such as madrigals and troubadour music for guitar. Over the years Jeffrey has arranged forgotten music and revitalized it for his modern audiences.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Boston College