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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Rancho Santa Margarita . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
He permitted me to, so I got an A grade for that class. I took some music classes at Pasadena City College. I had been in various bands since my teens. I was in the Kingston Beat All Stars. That band played mostly Jamaican ska and reggae standards. Currently I'm in a duo called Infinite Suns. We're just starting out. I'm a versatile player. I can play rock music, acoustic guitar instrumentals, etc. Read More
Instruments: Piano Organ Music Keyboard
I truly enjoy teaching and live to see how well my students progress .my teaching style has to adapt for each student . I cant teach a 5 year old in the same manner as I teach a 79 year old student and I have both. A good teacher also needs to understand the wants and needs of each student thus the teaching method and books may change for each student especially if theres more than one person in the family learning to play . Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Bass Guitar Organ Acoustic Guitar
I actually dreamed of becoming a popular guitarist during high school because I was so into the band but that passion was just short-lived. I have showcased my violin talent during high school pageant. As far as I can remember, one of my informal students was my brother. I taught him every song that he would want to play in piano or guitar and shared some basic knowledge on how to play and remember the chords easily. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I am a musician, performer, and educator located in the Los Angeles area, in Pasadena. I recevied my MA in Music in 2013, concentraing in jazz. I wrote a MA thesis about current jazz music in Los Angeles. I am very passionate about teaching and have been teaching privately for 5 years. My main instrument is saxophone, but I also teach clarinet and piano up intil the intermediate level. I perform regularly with mulitple gourps, I compose for many instruments, and I teach at various music schools throught the Los Angeles area. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Double Bass Keyboard
I am a very supportive and caring teacher who is very passionate about music and helping my students reach their musical goals. Ive been studying and performing music for twenty one years, beginning at the Westchester Conservatory of New York and then onto Mannes the New School of Music Precollege honors program. I attended Lawrence University where I received my Bachelor of Music in performance. During my time at Lawrence I studied classical cello, classical and jazz voice, and improvisatory music performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
Music brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to impart that to my students! It takes time and effort to gain mastery of an instrument, but the resulting freedom and fulfillment of being able to play and enjoy music are more than worth it. It was during high school that I started to teach piano, and my love for teaching music has only grown since then. I love teaching students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've had students ranging from 12 years to 50+. All of them have been the same. They all need specific individual teaching instruction with someone who can discern their needs and learning speed. I've taken many lessons with many different instructors in my beginnings of playing guitar. Each teacher found different areas in which I was lacking practice. I have learned from my mistakes and now use them to my advantage by knowing what to look for in my students. Read More
Instruments: Conga Music Djembe
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of three major milestones in my career. First, having the privilege of playing for The Sam Morrison Band for 26 years has been an incredible journey. Being part of a band for that long is rare in this industry, and I take great pride in the music we’ve created, the miles we’ve traveled, and the fans we’ve connected with along the way.
Second, winning a Bronze Telly Award in 2009 for my instructional DVD, The School of Hard Rocks, was a huge honor. That project was all about sharing my passion for drumming and helping others grow as musicians, so receiving recognition for it meant a lot to me.
Lastly, having over *25 albums to my credit* is something I’m extremely proud of. Each recording represents countless hours of hard work, creativity, and collaboration, and I’m grateful to have been a part of so many projects over the years. These accomplishments remind me why I fell in love with drumming in the first place, and they continue to fuel my passion for music every day.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My earliest teachers, Rob Heskett and Ted Fulte, were the reason I chose music as a profession. They didn’t just teach me how to play, they made me believe in myself. Their passion for music and dedication to their students had a huge impact on me, and I carry that same philosophy into my own teaching.
Because of them, I understand how powerful a great teacher can be. It’s not just about showing students how to play a beat or read a chart—it’s about inspiring confidence, encouraging growth, and helping them realize their full potential. That’s exactly what I aim to do for every student I teach.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the drums after seeing Ronnie Tutt play for Elvis. The way he played with such power, precision, and musicality completely captivated me. His ability to drive the band while adding his own signature feel was something that stuck with me from the moment I saw him play. That experience sparked my passion for drumming and set me on the path to becoming a professional musician.
Ronnie Tutt’s influence, along with the guidance of my first teachers, Rob Heskett and Ted Fulte, shaped the drummer I am today. His dynamic playing style and ability to complement every song perfectly showed me how important it is to not just *play* drums, but to truly serve the music. That lesson has stayed with me throughout my career, both as a performer and as a teacher.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I always tell my students that consistency is key when it comes to practicing. It’s far better to practice for a short amount of time every day than to cram in an hour-long session once a week. Practicing this way is much like studying for a test—if you try to learn everything in one long session, you won’t retain nearly as much as you would by spreading it out over time.
Daily practice, even if it’s just 10–20 minutes, helps build muscle memory, improve coordination, and reinforce concepts in a way that sticks. It keeps your hands and feet moving, your mind engaged, and your progress steady. When you practice every day, you’re constantly reinforcing what you’ve learned, making it easier to build on your skills instead of feeling like you’re starting over every time you sit down at the kit.
Drumming is all about repetition and control, and regular, focused practice, even in small doses, will lead to far better results than a single long session once a week. The key is quality over quantity, staying consistent, and making sure you’re always working on something with purpose.
24 Years
Since We Started
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Happy Customers
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Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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