Music Lessons in Commerce, CA

Instruments: Guitar

I start out my beginning Guitar students learning the "open string chords" - I teach my students how to tune their guitars in addition to identifying the note names of each open string - I teach my students "chord progressions" (using the "open string chords") - I get my students playing songs as quickly as possible - i ask my students "what songs they would like to learn?" and proceed to teach them those songs - After my students have learned the "open string chords", i progress to teaching them "barre chords" - I teach my students how to use a "capo" Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

After studying under some amazing private teachers, I started teaching saxophone and clarinet when I was in High School. Since then, I have taught hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels privately and in conjunction with music institutions. I was the manager of Educator's Music in Twinsburg, Ohio for 3 years. After moving to California, I continued teaching private lessons through Musika and other online services. I have over 20 years of professional performing and teaching experience. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

My name is Austin, and I am a percussion and drum teacher/performer in the OC and LA area. I am in my last year at the Biola University Conservatory of Music, and am studying for a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance. I have experience with everything percussion related whether it be rock and jazz drumming, marching percussion, orchestral percussion and hand drumming! I have been passionately teaching for almost 6 years now and have experience teaching students of all ages. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate and hard working instructor who has a love for teaching music. I graduated from Musicians Institute with both an AA and BM for guitar performance. I have had the privilege to play with some of the greatest musicians in the industry due to the fact that I play and directed church bands for Victory Outreach and also Church Home. I have also played with a pop artist by the the name of Leila Pari who has had multiple top chart hits. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music. Therefore, it's important that each students progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson, and try to find out what inspires my students. Once I know what makes my student eager to learn more, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I like to play audio/recordings for the students when possible, so that the student has an idea of the style, or the piece that we are studying.  This gives them something to reference to, but also gives them an aural aspect in their playing/practice habits. I also model for them constantly, so that they get more visual and aural reinforcement.  I sometimes give them short music concept/vocabulary assignments, such as learning the names of the notes on the staff, counting rhythms, meters, etc; all having to do with music theory and musical concepts that can be directly applied to their practical aspect of playing. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I believe each indivdual deserves a teaching method that is as unique as their person. No two people are alike and as such no two individuals should be taught in the same manner. I take the student's musical interest and develop that interest into lesson plans that are both challenging and fun! There is so much music in the world to be explored and this music can be explored at any level! Read More