Music Lessons in Eagle Rock, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Euphonium

I am extremely positive, encouraging and a top motivator of students who always leave my lessons satisfied and having felt they have improved and accomplished something whether it be with a piece of music or a specific technique. I am very easy going but with a disciplined and extremely effective approach and enthusiastic manner. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching methods varies depending on the level of the student. If the student is a beginner I'll first try to give him an understanding of how the instrument work, how to have a proper sound and how to memorize the fingerings of the notes. After that I will start introducing classical etudes books to make the student more familiar with the technical aspect of performing and classical / contemporary repertoire appropriate to their level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Customized Lesson Plans: Every student is unique, with distinct strengths, learning styles, and goals. I create customized lesson plans that cater to each student's individual needs and aspirations. By tailoring the curriculum, I ensure that the learning journey is engaging, relevant, and conducive to the student's progress. Foundational Focus: My teaching often starts with a strong emphasis on building solid fundamentals. A strong foundation in technique, rhythm, and basic music theory provides students with the tools they need to tackle more complex challenges as they advance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I encourage students to choose one or two songs that theyalready know or would like to learn. Students are also taught simple vocal exercises from basic fundamental books, as well as stretching and breathing exercises.I use a variety of music books,depending on the level of the student. A new song will be introduced at the next lesson, and a review of the present lesson will continue. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning and intermediate guitar students, I typically use Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Complete Edition by Will Schmid and Greg Koch. This book will cover technique, music notation, theory, repertoire, fingerboard knowledge and music fundamentals. It works for children and adults. For beginning students who are learning classical guitar, I use the Aaron Shearer's method which includes detailed lessons on theory, form, fingering, technique, sight-reading, and etc. Nevertheless, I usually use many other books for guitar lessons since I always take into consideration the needs and goals of my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been teaching for 8 years. I started off in a small studio in Cypress, CA called Music Arts. Once I refined my skills there I took a job as the Music Director of Education at The Boys Girls Club of Long Beach. Currently contracted with numerous lesson facilities across Southern California, I know what it takes to make a lesson fun! I have taught students of all ages, from 5 to 70. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I am a professional violinist and instructor with experience teaching students of all ages. I graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit in 2014 completing my Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Violin Performance. During my education, I was selected to be a String Project Instructor, a 4 year teaching internship for violin and orchestra classes. I have performed at numerous orchestral and chamber music festivals around the world including Bowdoin International Music Festival in Maine, Zephyr International Chamber Music Festival in Italy, and National Music Festival in Virginia and Maryland. Read More