Music Lessons in Surfside, CA

Instruments: Piano

As an accomplished pianist and piano teacher with nearly a decade of experience, I have honed my skills in preparing students for competitions, consistently guiding them to win prestigious prizes. As a registered Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) educator, I am dedicated to participating in the Certificate of Merit program annually, leading to exceptional outcomes, including state honors. My students benefit from my expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence, which have collectively contributed to a distinguished and rewarding teaching career. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

Teaching and performing are two of my musical passions which have been growing since my days as a child star dancer/pianist in the 1960's, up to today as a professional 'cellist/ethnomusicologist. In addition to performing on both instruments, I also composed award winning pieces, premiered works as a 'cellist and also was fortunate to have the late great Croatian composer Boris Papandopulo write a solo work for me, just before he passed. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar and drums since August of 2012. I started by teaching my friend's kids on the drums, ages 5 and 10. I also gave guitar lessons to adults of different ages, ranging from 20s to 80s. This includes a position as a Recreation Instructor for the City of Los Angeles. Music has been a major part of my life since I was a kid, and I would like to share this wonderful art form with anyone willing to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a versatile multi-instrumentalist instructor who enjoys teaching students of all ages. I possess a Master of Fine Arts (Performer-Composer) from California Institute of the Arts, a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) from Vancouver Island University, and I even have my Apple Certified Macintosh Technician credential from v2 Consulting. I have won awards for my music and was voted Third Place in the Composers Today State Contest for my compositions via the Music Teachers' Association of California. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My name is Jamelle. I am a New Orleans born musician/educator. I have a Bachelors of Music Education degree from Loyola University (New Orleans) as well as a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans. I've worked intensively in music education programming for young people. I've have recently relocated to the Los Angeles area. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

Depending on the level the student is at I will work with them where they are at and what is needed. If a beginning student I will usually start off with working on scales and use visual tools such as books to help aid the process. I will usually get the student to play or perform some sort of song no matter how simple it is, maybe even get them to make up their own song based off of what they learned. Read More

Instruments: Drums Double Bass

As a teacher, I believe that learning to play music is one of lifes most rewarding experiences. My goal is to help you take your musical aspirations as far as you can! As one of Southern Californias most renowned teachers, I have been teaching for over 20 years and am known as a specialist in using state-of-the-art methods in developing vocabulary, command, and control of the complete drum set. You will learn the masterful stick, finger and foot techniques used by the professionals. Read More