Music Lessons in Temecula, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students of all ages and levels from pre-schoolers to advanced.  I pursued MA in Piano Pedagogy from San Diego State University and MM in Piano Performance from Philippine Women's University.  I graduated from Philippine Women's University the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance & Music Education.  I have had the opportunity to teach Piano for Non-Music Majors in San Diego State University. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I teach according to each student's pace of learning, tailoring lessons to their age.  Music theory games and other fun elements are incorporated into the lessons for the younger students.  Once the fundamentals are learned, teen students are encouraged to make some of their own music selections with my guidance and approval. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

1.) I teach the (5) patterns of the major and minor pentatonic scales. 2.) I teach the (7) modal scales using in position and out of position step-patterns. 3.) I teach the (3) minor scales: Natural minor (Aeolian), Harmonic minor, and Melodic minor. 4.) I talk about the theory behind the Circle of Fifths and the relative minor chords to each major chord in the Circle of Fifths. 5.) I cover the ever so popular I-IV-V chord progression as well as other chord progressions and the use of the major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords. 6.) I, also, teach alternate guitar tunings like DADGAD andDGCGCD, made famous by guitar greats like Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac. 7.) I will demonstrate proper guitar playing postures and proper fret board fingering techniques. 8.) I can teach the arpeggio scales for the major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords, as well as some arpeggio sweeps, a technique made famous by the likes of Frank Gambole. 9.) I can show some bi-dextral tapping technques made famous by the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai. 10.) And last but not least, I will work with my student on any song or playing style that he/she may like to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My passion for music began in 1994 when my father bought me two Freddy Mercury CDs. Shortly after,i decided to buy a guitar. I started my classicalguitar lessons with a well know classical guitar teacher at the time in my town. After receiving music awards in several national competitionsas well as invitations to perform at the Fajr international festival of music, I decided to dedicate my life professionally to the classical guitar.So I decided to emigrate to Spain, a country with rich classical guitar tradition. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone French Horn

I have been teaching brass instruments to students of all ages for over fifteen years now and I love it! I am very fortunate to have studied privately with many great teachers with varied teaching styles and philosophies which has helped me become a well-rounded educator.  I have also had the orpportunity to perform with numerous ensembles throughout the United States and around the world. Playing the trumpet and french horn, I have performed in countless ensembles including orchestras, concert bands, jazz ensembles, brass quintets, woodwind quintets, brass bands, marching bands, drum and bugle corps, rock groups, circus bands, and many others. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe

Roger's expertise is vast, from performing in major jazz and rock festivals to performing for the Pope and several Presidents, Kings and other royalties around the globe. As an educator and percussion facilitator Roger is always motivated to inspire and encourage aspiring drummers to grow and achieve on their own paths. Both private and classroom lessons are available. Performing clinics in stores and other facilities to promote a product, while working with many leading manufacturers in marketing and design is yet another outlet for his deep passion for drums and the drumming community. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

For beginning students I like to get them to have proper technique when it comes to the right and left hand placement on the bass. I also like them to get familiar with a sense of time so I use a metronome and teach them about how the beat works along with playing the notes on the bass. For intermediate students I gauge their knowledge of music theory such as scales and arpeggios and work on those along with tackling songs that they might want to play. Read More