Ron LeachPercussion - Ron was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, where his musical upbringing was the public school system. In 1992, he began serious music studies with Mel Brown. At the time, Mel was with the Temptations and later Diana Ross. Ron began teaching at various music stores in…
Sarah KimPiano and Voice - “I am extremely passionate about teaching voice since it is a personal instrument from within, unlike other instruments. I believe in using a holistic method that accommodates individually, in order for every student to develop an enjoyment and understanding of their singing.” …
Tamara Foley-ArnesonPiano, Voice, Violin, and Cello - Tamara comes from a very musical family. Her college years were spent learning music and choral conducting. Tamara learned choral conducting at the University of Southern California in Irvine. She studied at Clark College where she earned honors and was…
Wayne ThompsonWayne has been with Beacock Music for 8 years ! As the Director of Band and Orchestra he enjoys helping his customers find the perfect instrument for them. Wayne was the top salesman for the National Step Up To Yamaha sales program in 2010. He plays…
David NicholsCustomer Service David began his love of music at the age of 12 when he began to learn the guitar with his father. His primary influences include Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and other folk artists of the genre.
Hilliary DawsonHilliary Dawson Print Music Specialist Hilliary is an enthusiastic member of the print music department! She has been a member of bands, choirs, and now enjoys playing the mandolin! Hilliary brings a variety of skills and interests to the team, and enjoys encouraging others…
Jake VeachCustomer Service Manager Once you meet Jake, you will understand why he is customer service manager! Always helpful, smiling and eager to please! His interest in music began at the age of 9 when he picked up his father’s classical guitar, and began to pluck…
Gary CampbellGary CampbellRepair Technician Gary joined the Beacock Music team in 1998. After graduating from Renton Technical College’s program in band instrument repair, he apprenticed with Gene Sands in Portland. Oregon. Gary is skilled in brass, woodwind and string instrument repair and is responsible for keeping…![]()
Ryan SmithRyan SmithSales Manager Ryan began his career with Beacock Music in 2004. He quickly rose to become the sales manager and is largely responsible for the great customer service and ‘vibe’ our customers enjoy when coming into our store. Ryan began playing drums in 1990…![]()
Jared AndersonJared AndersonCombo specialist Jared has been involved in music for as long as he can remember! Mandolin, electric bass, ukulele, and his favorite, acoustic guitar. If it has frets and strings on it, he can make music on it! Jared considers himself a ‘tone’ junky’…![]()
Pete YoakumPete YoakumShop Assistant Pete joined our staff in April 2012 as our Shop Assistant. Although new to our company, he is not new to music! He started visiting Beacock Music when he was just six years old! His parents, life-long musicians, introduced Pete to music…![]()
Michele DwigginsMichele DwigginsDirector of Education Michele has been a member of the Beacock Music team since 2004! She began in our print music department before moving to the Education Department in 2005. Because of our extraordinary teaching staff, and outstanding customer service, Michele and her team…![]()
Jerry PorterJerry PorterTechnician Jerry Porter is one of the family! He has been our lead repair technician since 1988! After serving our country in the U.S Marines as a squad leader, he continued to serve by playing clarinet in the Army National Guard Band! Jerry also…![]()
Jared LemenJared LemenService Department Manager Jared has been with our company since his early days attending Clark College! He has served many roles within the company, which makes him versatile in many areas. He is currently our service manager, and can take care of his customers…![]()
Lynette JensenLynette JensenEducation Center Coordinator Lynette Jensen began her career at Beacock Music in 2010. She has a life- long passion for music, and loves her work in Music Education! Lynette particularly enjoys watching students progress, and seeing the love of music grow for them too! Lynette…![]()
Heather BoschHeather Boschcafe manager Heather is a coffe lover and has enjoyed learning how to create that perfect cup of Stumptown coffee!! In addition to creating her unique drink specials, she is a ‘latte art’ perfectionist! Outside of work, Heather’s passion is photography. She loves taking…![]()
Tori PetkarTori PetkarCafe Barista Tori considers singing one of her greatest joys! She has always been involved in choirs and performing vocal groups. She enjoys sharing her love of music by performing live at cafes and restaurants. In addition to singing, Tori loves exploring new restaurants,…![]()
Ryan GreenRyan GreenCombo specialist Ryan began playing guitar and building pro-audio systems as a young teen, and his love of ‘all things music’ has grown to this day! Ryan regularly spends his days helping musicians find their perfect instrument and providing pro- audio solutions to businesses…![]()
Tracy MoodyTracy MoodyPrint Music Manager Tracy is an active musician and loves providing excellent customer service as our print music manager! Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Warner Pacific College, she has a background in institutional and private music instruction, as well…![]()
Kerensa BickKerensa BickCustomer Service When you walk into our store, chances are you will meet Kerensa’s friendly face! Kerensa loves greeting her customers and helping them find what they need, or answer their questions! She attended a performing arts school that specializes in dance, music and…
- Ron LeachPercussion - Ron was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, where his musical upbringing was the public school system. In 1992, he began serious music studies with Mel Brown. At the time, Mel was with the Temptations and later Diana Ross. Ron began teaching at various music stores in…
- Sarah KimPiano and Voice - “I am extremely passionate about teaching voice since it is a personal instrument from within, unlike other instruments. I believe in using a holistic method that accommodates individually, in order for every student to develop an enjoyment and understanding of their singing.” …
- Tamara Foley-ArnesonPiano, Voice, Violin, and Cello - Tamara comes from a very musical family. Her college years were spent learning music and choral conducting. Tamara learned choral conducting at the University of Southern California in Irvine. She studied at Clark College where she earned honors and was…
- Wayne ThompsonWayne has been with Beacock Music for 8 years ! As the Director of Band and Orchestra he enjoys helping his customers find the perfect instrument for them. Wayne was the top salesman for the National Step Up To Yamaha sales program in 2010. He plays…
- David NicholsCustomer Service David began his love of music at the age of 12 when he began to learn the guitar with his father. His primary influences include Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and other folk artists of the genre.
- Hilliary DawsonHilliary Dawson Print Music Specialist Hilliary is an enthusiastic member of the print music department! She has been a member of bands, choirs, and now enjoys playing the mandolin! Hilliary brings a variety of skills and interests to the team, and enjoys encouraging others…
- Jake VeachCustomer Service Manager Once you meet Jake, you will understand why he is customer service manager! Always helpful, smiling and eager to please! His interest in music began at the age of 9 when he picked up his father’s classical guitar, and began to pluck…
- Gary CampbellGary CampbellRepair Technician Gary joined the Beacock Music team in 1998. After graduating from Renton Technical College’s program in band instrument repair, he apprenticed with Gene Sands in Portland. Oregon. Gary is skilled in brass, woodwind and string instrument repair and is responsible for keeping…
- Ryan SmithRyan SmithSales Manager Ryan began his career with Beacock Music in 2004. He quickly rose to become the sales manager and is largely responsible for the great customer service and ‘vibe’ our customers enjoy when coming into our store. Ryan began playing drums in 1990…
- Jared AndersonJared AndersonCombo specialist Jared has been involved in music for as long as he can remember! Mandolin, electric bass, ukulele, and his favorite, acoustic guitar. If it has frets and strings on it, he can make music on it! Jared considers himself a ‘tone’ junky’…
- Pete YoakumPete YoakumShop Assistant Pete joined our staff in April 2012 as our Shop Assistant. Although new to our company, he is not new to music! He started visiting Beacock Music when he was just six years old! His parents, life-long musicians, introduced Pete to music…
- Michele DwigginsMichele DwigginsDirector of Education Michele has been a member of the Beacock Music team since 2004! She began in our print music department before moving to the Education Department in 2005. Because of our extraordinary teaching staff, and outstanding customer service, Michele and her team…
- Jerry PorterJerry PorterTechnician Jerry Porter is one of the family! He has been our lead repair technician since 1988! After serving our country in the U.S Marines as a squad leader, he continued to serve by playing clarinet in the Army National Guard Band! Jerry also…
- Jared LemenJared LemenService Department Manager Jared has been with our company since his early days attending Clark College! He has served many roles within the company, which makes him versatile in many areas. He is currently our service manager, and can take care of his customers…
- Lynette JensenLynette JensenEducation Center Coordinator Lynette Jensen began her career at Beacock Music in 2010. She has a life- long passion for music, and loves her work in Music Education! Lynette particularly enjoys watching students progress, and seeing the love of music grow for them too! Lynette…
- Heather BoschHeather Boschcafe manager Heather is a coffe lover and has enjoyed learning how to create that perfect cup of Stumptown coffee!! In addition to creating her unique drink specials, she is a ‘latte art’ perfectionist! Outside of work, Heather’s passion is photography. She loves taking…
- Tori PetkarTori PetkarCafe Barista Tori considers singing one of her greatest joys! She has always been involved in choirs and performing vocal groups. She enjoys sharing her love of music by performing live at cafes and restaurants. In addition to singing, Tori loves exploring new restaurants,…
- Ryan GreenRyan GreenCombo specialist Ryan began playing guitar and building pro-audio systems as a young teen, and his love of ‘all things music’ has grown to this day! Ryan regularly spends his days helping musicians find their perfect instrument and providing pro- audio solutions to businesses…
- Tracy MoodyTracy MoodyPrint Music Manager Tracy is an active musician and loves providing excellent customer service as our print music manager! Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Warner Pacific College, she has a background in institutional and private music instruction, as well…
- Kerensa BickKerensa BickCustomer Service When you walk into our store, chances are you will meet Kerensa’s friendly face! Kerensa loves greeting her customers and helping them find what they need, or answer their questions! She attended a performing arts school that specializes in dance, music and…
