Guitar Lessons in Century City, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I'm very goal oriented with my students and flexible with their development. It is important to progress but also to take account of small achivements as much as large ones. Learning music is fun and the process should be fun through and through. Always emphasizing the positive aspects of a students performance and capabilities ensures a pleasant and fun experience for all involved. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

First and foremost, lessons should be fun. I like to keep a positive attitude, along with patience and understanding, since learning an instrument can be a bit intimidating. I'm very encouraging, and might even give a good rock n' roll yell once the student is grasping a certain song or chord structure. There's nothing more rewarding than when I see my students have that "Aha!" moment and feel confident in what they are learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I love teaching the art of music. I get very excited when I see a student switch on to a new technique or idea that I've helped them realize. Most of my lessons have been for beginners who just wanted to get started to novice players who wanted to learn more. Guitar is a fun instrument with many applications and methods a player can use. I strive to bring those methods into my lessons so that my student gets the most out of their musical experience. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have found that when a student has incremental goals laid out, it encourages them to take music from an abstract idea to something they truly enjoy doing! Watching them showcase their progress in a live performance setting is something I have been lucky enough to witness, and do my best to facilitate. By taking each students' individual musical tastes and using them to illuminate common musical concepts, both my students and I have a good time learning! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Maya studied upright bass performance at Berklee College of Music, where she earned a Berklee Merit Scholarship and the Bass Department Outstanding Performer Award and Scholarship. She played with the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, with a highlight performance of Lord of the Rings Symphony at Bostons Symphony Hall. She tours nationally with Boston-based bummer pop band Future Teens. The group has been featured on NPRs All Songs Considered and in The Boston Globe, and was awarded Boston Music Awards Alt/Indie Artist of the Year 2019. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a lifelong musician, producer and passionate educator. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, my musical background is rich and diverse and spans many genres. Though my strong suits lie in jazz and gospel, i am well versed in an array of contemporary musical styles (rock, metal, RB, reggae etc.) . His broad musical experience allows him to appeal to students with an interest in exploring various musical styles. Throughout my musical career I have played with notable acts such as Dominick Farinacci, Elijah Gilmore and Gerald LaVert. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

All of my students are free to progress at their own pace. The more consistent their practice routine, the more steadily their technique will improve.When it comes to learning anything the value of an effective practice routine is priceless. My Students learn how to develop their own custom, well balanced practice routine which will consist of various rudimentary exercises, which build stronger technique, and classical guitar repertoire, a final product to show case your talents. Read More