About Christina Mata
Christina Mata
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Portland ,
OR
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Music Theory, Piano, Voice
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Music,
Master's Degree in Music
Teaching Philosophy:
Learning to play the piano or learning to sing activates various brain regions that improve cognitive functions like memory and attention, emotional regulation, and boost self-confidence!
Beyond growing in their technique, I want my students to feel they have a supportive learning environment that can help them not only grow their musical skills, but their overall confidence and self-expression!
"Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand" – Stevie Wonder
Get to know Christina Mata
Pianist and singer Christina Mata holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Nevada, Las Vegas and was most recently awarded a Master's Degree in Music from Portland State University. She has extensive experience performing across genres, spanning from: classical, musical theatre, jazz, and pop music.
A Las Vegas native, Christina has worked as a professional background vocalist, most notably for Brandon Flowers from The Killers and for Rachel Platten at The Latin Grammys. She recently was awarded First Place Winner in the 2025 NATS Regional Opera Competition.
When not performing music, you can find her writing her own music, mostly in the neo-soul genre, and going to jazz music jam sessions here in the Portland area.
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