Guitar Lessons in Mount Baldy, CA

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

In the lesson we focus on the student, analyse your voice and will work together to achieve the maximum outcome, Each student and each voice is different, no vocal class is alike and I custom tailer each class for my personal student, just like a 'designer-dress'. We focusmerging and expanding the chest/mouth/nasal and head resonance and try to improve and work with the student's weakness to overcome blocks in order to gain a stronger voice that projects and that will affect others when you sing! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for about 4 years now. I have taught guitar at the top music schools in Huntington Beach and Burbank CA. I have worked with students as young as 4 and 5 years old. I use a unique approach that combines rhythm and chord recognition with the essence of fun and motor skills. My older students learn all their favorite songs from Pop to Jazz to Rock, while we focus on the importance of memorization and ear training. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

Depending on the students' improvement, I work performance with harder songs and books. Reading is also a key aspect on my lessons. I also teach advanced double bass drumming for those who are interested. * For hobby drummers: I don't push that hard on technique and reading, but it's there. Minimal technique is important so you can have fun instead of struggling with the sticks and the kit. Also a song based system. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

Welcome to my world of melodies and harmonies! I'm Michael P., a passionate and gifted piano teacher, dedicated to nurturing musical talents and spreading the joy of playing the piano, and understanding music theory. With over 30 years of experience and a deep love for music, I have had the privilege of guiding numerous students on their musical journeys, helping them unlock their potential and create beautiful music. Many of my students have become music majors in college, and professional musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

One of my first priorities in teaching my students is the emotional and intellectual connection and the discovery of their personal music favorites and match them in accordance with their interest, age, and level. for the beginner student(children), I usually use the Axford Guitar Method, which is one of the most progressive and easy-to-understand methods. It teaches them all the basics of classical guitar technique, with fun arrangements of popular songs that the children are interested in.As for the beginner (adults), I suggest Christopher Parkening Method which is a great beginners method book. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

One of my main methods which I find makes the whole process a lot more fun and enjoyable for the student is breaking down a song into easy to learn segments, then helping them piece the whole thing together whilst teaching them any relevant theory at the same time, so a student can see how that piece of music theory is implemented into something "musical" rather than just a scale played note for note for instance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

There is no single method that fits every student. We all absorb and process new concepts differently some are visual learners, some rely on physical and muscle memory, others have a natural sense of rhythm or strong analytical skills. Each student deserves an approach tailored to the way they learn best. For me, every new student is a new creative journey. Together, we explore the fundamental concepts that allow us to speak the language of music, using the methods that resonate most with them. Read More