Ena Marie Abel-Mireles, Director/Teacher
Ena is always singing!
Music has always been one of my best friends. I enjoy music most when it is shared with the natural joy of children. I started teaching voice, piano and guitar in 2003. It's the best job in the world, getting to watch a child grow through the magic of music!
I studied music at Clark College where I studied voice with April Brookins Duvic. At Portland State University, I studied voice with Margaret Daane and piano with Connie Titterington. I also attended Marylhurst University and studied voice with Pollyanna Hancock Moody and piano with John Haek.
From an early age, I participated in musical activities. I also have theatre experience, which ranges from childhood productions to improv comedy groups. I have been in over a dozen years of choir as well as various musicals like 'Oliver' and 'The Sound of Music'.
It is the joy of music that I shared with my late mother that built such a lifelong foundation. Singing and sharing with mom gave me some great tools for a successful life, but most importantly, it created an unbreakable bond between her and I and myself and music.
Daniel Rosales, Guitar Teacher
I received my BFA in Music from California State University, Chico where I studied classical guitar, classical piano, traditional and electronic composition, and synthesis. I love coffee, sweets and I am vegan!
Kaitlin Geronimo Peake, Piano Teacher
Kaitlin is a pianist from Reno, Nevada. She started playing piano when she was just 5 years old. She graduated from Tidewater Community College of Nofolk, VA in 2021 with an Associate of Fine Arts in Music Education, where she studied piano composition with Jeanette Winsor. As she grew up, she found herself always wanting to be a part of every music ensemble that her schools had to offer! She has played all percussion instruments in band, violin in orchestra, and was a soprano in choir! She enjoys an active lifestyle at home and loves to try all of the best food spots and coffee shops!
Kevin Jackson, Cello Teacher
Kevin is a member and one of the original founders of Portland Cello Project, a collective of cellists that travel the country playing their own arrangements in performing art centers. A Portland native; he has been playing cello for most of his life. Growing up he studied with Dorien de Leon and played in Portland Youth Philharmonic and Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Now he enjoys teaching cello to people of all ages.
Daphne Gooch, Violin & Viola Teacher
Daphne Gooch is a Portland-based violist whose passion for both chamber and orchestral music encompasses a wide range of repertoire, from the Baroque period to contemporary music. During her formative years as an undergraduate at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, she played with the Baroque Ensemble as well as with the New Music Ensemble while also collaborating with numerous chamber groups. She then went on to receive a Master's in Orchestral Performance from Manhattan School of Music and an Artist Diploma from the San Francisco Academy Orchestra. A founding member of the Astraeus String Quartet, Daphne enjoyed four years with this ensemble before moving to Portland. She is currently privileged to play with the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera, Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Eugene Symphony, and the Santa Rosa Symphony in her Northern California hometown.
Tracy Campbell, Woodwinds, Piano & Ukulele Teacher
Tracy Campbell moved to Portland in January 2023 to be closer to her daughter, son and law and three young grandsons who call her Gogo. She brings to our Studio, over three decades of experience teaching music to all ages.
Tracy received a B.A. in French with a minor in music from Indiana University and later received a B.A. in Music Education from Fort Lewis College with K-12 certifications in both vocal and instrumental music. Tracy has taught band and choir on the Zuni and Ute Reservations, the island of Maui, Colorado, and Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in her private lessons on flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano and ukulele. She also has performed professionally in ensembles and bands, in countless Weddings, and celebrations. Tracy is passionate about teaching music and excited about joining the Bloom Studio. She brings patience, artistry, creativity and a wide range of pedagogies that will inspire you to become the best musician you can be.
Shawna Keyes, Violin & Viola Teacher
Shauna Keyes is a violist from Portland, Oregon where she performs with the Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet and Eugene Symphony and also holds the principal violist chair in the Newport Symphony.
As well as an active performing schedule, Shauna holds several coaching and private teaching positions such as a sectional coach for the Metropolitan Youth and Salem Youth Symphonies.
Shauna has over 25 years experience teaching students of all ages and abilities. She particularly enjoys connecting with her students and watching them develop a joy and love for music.
Frida Mae, CFO (Chief Feline Officer)
Frida is our behind the scenes cat who keeps everything running. You probably will not see her, because she is always so hard at work making sure everyone is doing their job. After lessons, she likes to have a few dried minnows, hiss at her younger sisters, and snuggle with mom. It's a hard life, but some cat has to do it.
Esther Ruth and Eleanor Frances aka "Frannie", Ambassadors of Joy!
Esther and Frannie wear many hats here at Bloom Music. From official greeters, distractors, playmates, entertainers, and smile makers these girls are always busy.
Sometimes they are upstairs chasing a mouse, wrestling, or catching a cat nap. Other times they are in the studio charming siblings while they take turns during lesson.
After lessons, they do the same thing as they did all day. Whew!