Violin Lessons Riverside County, CA

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Because we're all different and each of us has our own particular way of learning, I tailor each student's lessons to their particular needs. Throughout the lessons, my focus is first on comprehension and understanding of concepts and techniques, then on usage and performance. The lessons are geared more toward learning and application rather than amassing any number of ideas and skills that have little or no real world value. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I have been teaching privately for fourteen years now. I studied under Dr. Ernest Salem at Cal State Fullerton and received various master class from members of Talich Quartet, Mary Straub, Wei-Wei Lu, and most notably James Buswell. My former teacher, Andrea Byers, studied with world renown, Ivan Galamian. I received my bachelor's with an emphasis in music education. After completing my undergrad, I was accepted to the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University of Long Beach on scholarship, and studied violin performance. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Violin

My teaching style Is not the most liked because I am all about the basics, and when I feel like there ready I would have them start to prepare for there first performance. Once there done with there performance they will be acknowledged for the growth and progress that they have made over the months. Once they have their performance done I would have them select music that they like so there not bored with other music and are actually happy about what they are singing, but they would also be challenged with a skill they have not learned yet. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Organ, Acoustic Guitar

My goal for every student especially the beginners is to make them play like a pro as soon as possible with emphasis on playing music by ear. My way of teaching is kind of unconventional because based on my experience, it took me a long time before I was able to play any song that I like since reading notes would require unwavering attention and huge effort depending on student’s skills to be able to play it perfectly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harp, Accordion, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Lute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Shakuhachi, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Derek is most known for his association with the John Daversa Big Band. Derek has had the pleasure of meeting and performing with many of his musical heroes. He has recorded live and studio albums with Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis, John Fedchock, James Morrison, Greg Gisbert, Roger Ingram, Paul Stephens, Scott Englebright, Donny Dyess, the Tastee Bros, Bernard Wright, Gene Coye, Steve Reid, Kate Reid, Melvin Butler, Ed Calle, Richard Todd, Mike Brignola, Alex Norris, Dante Luciani, John Hart, Martin Bejerano, Chuck Bergeron, Rick Margitza, and appears on the Gary Lindsay album "Are We Still Dreaming" with the South Florida Jazz Orchestra. Read More