Music Lessons in Poway, CA

Instruments: Trumpet

Today is the perfect time to take up a new instrument! I'm a graduate of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), Penn State (We Are!), and the University of Southern California (Fight On!) Trumpet playing can be broken down into 3 basic principles: TONE, TECHNIQUE, and MUSICALITY. I will work with you to design a program to target each area and push your skills and achieve your goals! I believe music is something deeply personal and a gift that should be shared with others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Music Acoustic Guitar

I am a very dedicated and passionate person. Not only I love music, but I also love transmitting my love for it with my students. Not only I love teaching, but I also have as a goal to transmit the love for music and the instrument as it will become part of my students life. Learning an instrument is not passing a class, but to become a knowledgeable person of it and bring it forever. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

After assessing a student's abilities and needs, I tailor their instruction according to what best fits their individual personalities and capabilities. I stress proper technique,beauty of tone, rhythmic accuracy, and expressive musicality. Understanding of music theory is intertwinedwith the musical experience. Playing in ensemble is encouraged: I play lots of duets with my students, accompany their solos on piano,and sometimes have them play with each other, such as in a flute choir. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I provide a warm and positive learning environment for students. I believe students learn best when they are unafraid to make mistakes or try new things, and are rewarded for their efforts. After the first few lessons, I ask students if they would like to participate in my reward system for practicing: I give them a small jar and marbles, and every day they practice, they put a marble in the jar. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching style, which has developed by training so many students through the years, is based on thorough communication, clarification of any technical difficulties, and making all kinds of music playable and accessible to students. Analysis of any obstacle in a piece of music, and solving any technical difficulties patiently, communicating and encouraging them to practice on a regular basis, and finally looking at the entire process of learning as a fun experience, devoid of tension or pressure, or coercion have been a large part of my job and teaching style. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

With beginners, I like to use the James Bastien books because they cover all the basics and progress in a very intuitive way. For intermediate or advanced players, I'll typically start with what they're currently working on and maybe recommend other material if I think there's something else that would be a better fit. My main goal is to pass on what my wonderful piano teacher taught me-- including feedback that you can't just obtain from YouTube videos that will take your music to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe

Roger has 45 years of experience in drumming, from touring worldwide (over 100 countries) to recording on over 100 albums. With 28 years of international touring with numerous renowned artists, from ABBA to Zappa (Dweezil), with events in many out of the way places such as Russia (1980 Summer Olympic Games), Rome (with the invitation of Pope John Paul II), South Africa (Invitation by Nelson Mandela), Poland (working with Lech Valesa of Solidarity) and The White House (3 times, under 3 different Presidents). Read More