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 :)
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
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
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