Music Lessons in Avalon, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am an accomplished film composer for Netflix, Vice, HBO and many films. I also make music for ads like Apple, lOreal, MasterCard and more! I focus on the students strengths and dont force them to learn classical compositions. Although theory and site reading are very important, my students are here to learn how to fall in love with music and their instruments. As a conservatory student myself, I am grateful for the teachers who pushed me to have fun, learn songs, and allowed me to explore my creativity; this is the type of environment I bring to my students. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

For all my students, I like to get down to where the joy comes from. I channel that throughout the lessons to keep a motivative approach on channeling what made them choose drums in the first place. I start every students experience with the question why drums?. And once I have their answer, I can begin to construct a plan for each student and their desires for the instrument. Anybody can show you rudiments, drum patterns notation..i'm here to show you how to be the best musician you can be using tips and tricks i've obtained over my years of experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Hi! Im a Norwegian-born, LA-based musician with over 7 years of teaching experience in vocals, piano, songwriting, and music theory. I hold a Bachelors degree in Music from Berklee College of Music, and when Im not teaching, Im actively performing from national TV appearances in Norway to gigs across North America. Whether youre a total beginner or a seasoned performer, I tailor every lesson to meet you exactly where you are. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar

My teaching style is fun and relaxed but still making sure that you are learning something new in every class, I was a beginner at some point and it brings me joy seeing how the students discover the guitar for the first time because it reminds me of myself when I was just learning. I help set realistic goals to keep the student motivated and guide the student to reach small achievements every week so they can see how fast they can progress with private classes. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Here is how we will progress:   1. Warm up with exercises for intonation, rhythm, breathing and learning to sustain a long note. A good singer must be able to hold a long note. 2. Vocal technique - Learn the song correctly - vowels and mouth opening, melody 3. Emotional delivery (adding soul to your style) 4. Stage presence (body language - eyes, hands, legs position, facial expression) 5. Improvisation (add-libbing skills) 6. Microphone technique - final stage (only for finished song - student must know it by heart) 7. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

When I start with a student, I try to find out what kind of goals they have in learning about clarinet. Whether it's just to learn how to play a few songs or if they want to audition into music school, I channel wherein music their passion lies into my teaching. Regardless of their goals, my hope is that with all of my students, I can give them a new perspective of music and help develop the same passion I found in clarinet within their learning and music making. There is no greater reward to me than having a student walk away from a lesson feeling more inspired to play. Read More