We are in the Band.

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 :)

The Uptown MUSIC Conductors

Jeff Whaley, Janis Elders and Paul Elliot

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.

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.

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

10+ years working in the music industry

Performance Background: 5+ years as a live sound technician for weddings and outdoor performances.

Certified Product Specialist:  Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Instrument Amplification, Live Sound Production, Pedals

JeffW@UptownMusic.com

Will Murphee - Customer Experience Team Member

Key Instruments Played: Saxophone

Will’s woodwinds and guitar expertise the perfect instrument for your sound and style.

WillM@UptownMusic.com

Isaiah (Izzy) Hudson - Customer Experience Team Member

Key Instruments: Drums, Bass, Guitar, & Viola

Izzy is the newest member to the Uptown crew, but he is ready to help you find the perfect instrument!

IsaiahH@UptownMusic.com

Wyatt Basaraba - Customer Experience Team Member

Instruments Played: Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Melodica, Harmonica, Bongos, bass, Dulcimer & Nose Flute

Music Education: 10 Years of private lessons from the age of 5 and self taught at the age of 15

Performance Background: Performed in retirement homes and churches at a young age. In high school he started preforming at wineries, private parties and busking. He has also toured with a country band and now is part of Salem’s local band Stevie’s Breakfast!

Certified Product Specialist:  Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Instrument Amplification, Folk Instruments, Pedals

WyattB@UptownMusic.com

Zach Moore - Customer Experience Team Member

Key Instruments Played: Trombone.

Zach’s expertise can help find the perfect brass instrument, basses and guitars and, of course all Uptown instruments.

ZachM@UptownMusic.com

We work and play together!