Music Lessons in Rolling Hills, CA

Instruments: Violin Viola

My goal for lessons is not just progress. I would like to let students know how to enjoy music and the way music works. I have teaching experience in Korea and the U.S with kids age between 6 to 15. Young musicians have hard time to focus in a long period of time and practicing their own. To solve the issue I record videos for their assignments such as scales or any musical pieces they need to learn, so they can play along with them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been teaching music for 10 years. In that time I have taught in 3 major cities, or 2 continents both privately and through respected insitutions such as the Hollywood Academy of Music and Brooklyn Guitar School.During my most recent time in New York (over 2 years), I maintained a roster of 15-20 private weekly students, throughout the 5 boroughs.Working with different students from different backgrounds in multiple cities has greatly informed my teaching and stoked my passion for passing on my musical knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching private lessons since 2003, and am on the music faculty at El Camino College, where I have taught class piano to adult students for 9 years. This year I was the chair of the Music Department at California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), an intensive summer program for high school students, where I oversee a staff of 20 music teachers and program meaningful performances and events for our students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Education is the only tool we have to create a better society, and a passionate and educated musician can have a significant impact on her social circle. When I graduated from high school, my nation's first institution of higher education in music was formed. I received my degree from this college as a professional guitarist while also pursuing a career in jazz arrangements and composition. I began working on it when I joined the faculty at this College in 2008. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I believe the lessons should be informative, and should help the student learn about a variety of different musical styles. If a student is interested in a particular artist or genre and wants to learn their songs, then I will incorporate that music into the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Banjo Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My approach is highly structured. We might start with warm-ups. This can mean, for example, Hanon exercises on the piano. Or playing scales on the guitar. I like to set tempos and practice rhythm as we run scales and chords. Sometimes I use a beat box. I believe in getting the client playing. I play only to demonstrate. I can also be a side player, and play a rhythm part, if the client is playing a solo. Read More