The People of Uptown Music
We THANK YOU for your patronage, trust, friendship and making the choice to do business with Uptown Music!
Like you, we are in this business because we love music and the instruments that define us. You can truly count on us to honestly find the instrument selection, education, and insight you need.
We play what we preach :)
Our Team
Paul Elliott -
Owner & General Manager
Instrument Played: Piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, saxophone, drums
Music Education: Played through Jr. High, High School and College (WSU). Authorized Fender Service Technician
Performance Background: Rock and jazz bands, jazz choir, Christian music ministries.
Certified Product Specialist: Keyboards, Recording, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Instrument Amplification
Quote: "Music makes you smarter. I love the fact that research has shown the act of playing or creating music actually helps people in other areas of their life."
Paul@UptownMusic.com
Janis Elders - Administrative Goddess & Social Media Director
Instrument Played: Piano, Voice, Alto Saxophone
Music Education: Piano from age 4, Advanced Band in grades 6-8, Choir in grades 8-12.
Performance Background: Various recitals and festivals, Nordic Choir at North Salem High, Oregon State Honors Choir, and Northwest Honors Choir.
Certified Product Specialist: Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars.
Quote: "Music is my expression. I always have a song in my head. What you can't say in words, you can say in music."
Janis@UptownMusic.com
Jeff Whaley -
Store Manager
Instruments Played: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
10+ years working in the music industry
Performance Background: 5+ years as a live sound technician for weddings and outdoor performances.
"Feelin' alright!"
JeffW@UptownMusic.com
Brian Fleshman - Customer Experience Team Member
Instruments Played: Recording, Bass, Music Production, Digital Tools, Apps and Programs.
I’ve been in many music programs in school but what really got me into my passion was creating rap music, production apps and tools. From Dr. Dre, to Wu Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar and J Cole I found the skills to record, run live sound, studio sound and creating music.
BrianF@UptownMusic.com
Ryder Christensen - Customer Experience Team Member
Instruments Played: Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Cello, Piano, Drums and Voice
Music Education: 4 years in Orchestra and 7 years Choir with 2 years of McNary’s CMP program.
Performance Background: Concerts, Festival and Events in Orchestra, Choir and CMP
Quote: “We do not do these things because they are easy, but because they are hard” - JFK
RyderC@UptownMusic.com
Cameron Roche - Customer Experience Team Member
Instruments Played: Trumpet, Drums, Bass, Keys and Production tools
Music Education: Jazz Studies at University of Oregon and Audio Production.
Performance Background: I grew up playing in groups at the University of Oregon and at West Salem High School. Now I spend my time working on personal projects.
Quote: “Music is all about communication. I want to help you find the instrument to help you communicate no matter what stage you are at.”
CameronR@UptownMusic.com