THE ZRE MUSIC STUDIO TEAM
Our creative, experienced teachers are here to help you in group & private lessons for kids (6+) and adults.
Robin Ziari
Teacher & Studio Founder
A lifelong musician, composer, improviser, and songwriter – and all-around proponent of creativity as a way of life – Robin founded ZRE Music Studio in 2016 out of his home studio before expanding in 2023. The studio moved to its current home in Lloyd Center Mall in June 2024.
Robin was raised in Hermiston, OR, studying both piano and saxophone privately – and learning several more instruments on the side. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Oregon in 2003, studying composition under David Crumb and Robert Kyr.
As a teacher, Robin’s students enjoy the flexible, customized nature of lessons that open new pathways in their their creative lives. Students are encouraged to become well-rounded by exploring a variety of musical styles and ideas outside of classical music – such as playing by ear, improvising, songwriting, using lead sheets and chord charts, transcribing, and exploring electronic music.
Robin is also deeply involved with the Oregon Music Teachers Association (OMTA). He is the current State Chair of the OMTA’s Student Composition Festivals, which provides opportunities for young students to have their work appraised by a professional composer. His private students have the opportunity to join OMTA’s graded syllabus program, and participate in festivals that include students from all around the Portland metro area.
What does Robin teach?
Private & group lessons, classical piano, composition, songwriting, improvisation, jazz/pop styles; kids and adult6
Diane Yunto
Teacher
Diane has been teaching piano lessons since 2018 and received her B.S. in Piano Performance from PSU in 2023, studying under Dr. Julia Lee.
Diane has experience teaching students of all ages, and truly enjoys making the lessons as fun as possible for the students. Often times her lessons can be heard from across the room as the children’s laughter echoes throughout our studio. Diane loves to tell jokes and make lessons enjoyable, which helps students let their guards down and puts them at ease in the classroom.
At the studio, Diane is an expert teacher of our Piano Express group classes and loves to create charts, leaderboards, and crafts to inspire students to be their best selves.
In her free time, Diane loves reading and improvising on the piano in the pentatonic scale, and loves to play music for her pet chickens!
What does Diane teach?
Piano Express group classes; kids and adults
Danielle Ryce
Teacher
Danielle Ryce is a Portland-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator who brings a deeply creative, modern approach to music learning.
As the band leader of Dianella & the Arrows, Danielle writes, records, and performs original music, blending strong songwriting instincts with a collaborative, expressive style. Her work as both a musician and visual designer reflects a passion for creativity across disciplines — something she brings directly into her teaching.
Danielle specializes in helping students move beyond simply playing music to understanding and creating it. Her teaching emphasizes listening, experimentation, and creative confidence, giving students the tools to write their own songs, collaborate with others, and develop their unique artistic voice.
What does Danielle teach?
Songwriter’s Journey lessons, multiple instruments; kids and adults
Sarah Holland
Teacher Assistant
Sarah Holland is a Producer, Songwriter, and Sound Engineer. At the age of 17, Sarah was signed to a Seattle record label as an artist, but grew her passion for music production by connecting with other artists through the collective to produce, mix and master for.
She is currently majoring in the Music and Sonic Arts Program at Portland Community College. Sarah is passionate about Education through getting her paraprofessional certification.
She believes that music is one of the most important ways for kids to grow, communicate and express themselves.
In her time off, she plays guitar in her band Honeydrome.
What does Sarah teach?
Piano Express group classes for kids