Music Lessons in Fresno, CA

Instruments: Lute

Hello! I am a Lutenist, Guitarist, Bassist Lecturer with 20+ years of tutelage experience in several plucked Instruments. For me, working with students across all capacities is highly rewarding work - perhaps my life's work. I began teaching the Bass Guitar at age 14, mostly to my peers and yet-to-be colleagues. Shortly after turning 16, I was invited to play Jazz/Fusion with a small Ensemble at Disneyland. By 18, I had moved on to the Guitar in many varieties, including the Conventional Classical Guitar, both in the Early and Modern Style. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I have been playing electric bass guitar exclusively since I was 15 years old. I have been playing live music in the popular top 40's and dance cover band The Marie Wilson band and have many years of experience playing (almost!) all kinds of popular music. If you want to learn how to play bass guitar and have a good work ethic and don't give up easily, I am ready to teach you everything I know! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I am always intrigued when one of my students makes a breakthrough in their learning. Music is a type of adventure that allows for building blocks to build on top of one another. Students work at their own pace. When a students is ready to move onto the next level, we will advance. Allowing students to see and hear their improvement encourages students to keep pushing through learning their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching method include a combination of technique, artistry, interpretation, expression, musicality, and repertoire. This approach attempts to build synthesis and synergy between the different elements of musicmaking—both vocal and instrumental: the development and honing of sound technique provided a basis for informed and tasteful musicality as well as, by extension, effective and meaningful interpretation and performance of literature. At the same time, an awareness of and attention to expression, emotion, and interpretation informs the building and practice of technique, giving it context and artistic function. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harmonica Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a young musician who came to the United States from Russia to pursue a career in music. Currently I'm working on my degree in music performance at Fresno Pacific University. I also write my own music and am working on my debut album. Music is a really important part of my life and that's why I want to teach anyone who is interested in learning and understanding music. I strongly believe that everyone can play music no matter what age or skill level you are, I know that you can do it if you will be dedicated enough. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I typically start with making sure a student knows his instrument first. What it is, all the diffedrent parts and how they work. I will usually start by asking what the student wants to learn and get out of lessons. Since not all students are the same it is really up to them. I teach the bare bone basics, since that is the foundation. I usually start with having a student become familiar with the basics of notes, what makes them sound they way they do, and haw to make the best use of them. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Seeing my students develop thier own love for music is something that thrills me to my very core. If I have helped a student convey who they are through music, and have them become excited to share that with others, I have done my job well. I will work with each student to set goals for their piano career, and seek to find out what drives thier passion and love for music so that they can be fulfilled.I will talior my teaching style fo fit each student's needs Each student is challenged to practice a minimum of 4-5 times a week 30-60 minutes for each time because practice inspires passion. Read More