Music Lessons in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Instruments: Piano Flute

I like to challenge my students to be the best they can be as musicians. For the serious candidates, inspiration is a necessity! On top of lessons they are encouraged to grow by listening to other musicians learning from them. I value the teacher and student relationship. Most of the time I feel out what the client would do well with. (A lot of guidance or a lot of freedom vice versa) I see myself operate more as an accountability coach in my teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Flute Drums Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard

I believe that everyone of all ages can benefit from music lessons. Learning an instrument relieves stress and promotes optimal health. I believe that we are all creative beings and music is a great to explore creativity. Researchers have found the acedemic potential of the student is increased by taking music lessons for several years. I love helping others find their own personal voice and assisting them with their personal music goals. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I always say that everyone is different in the way of learning, and that is something I tell all the students. I alway tell all my students to make a plan, short term goals and long term goals, never stop studying and never stop searching for new experiences in this amazing world of music and art. This will keep the students with the desire to keep learning and going each day further than the day before, and therefore, they will achieve with discipline each and one of the goals they pursue in life. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than helping a student develop a passion for music and express them musically. I always emphasize the fun in music. Music is fun, so I makes it a goal to keep the lesson fun, with clear and achievable goals to keep the students inspired and practicing. Even more so, my experience in teaching has shown me the improvements in other aspects of student developments, especially in the younger ones. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

Seeing my students excited about music drives my passion for teaching! As I structure my curriculum for each student, I like to incorporate things like active listening and history into lessons so that it's never just going through the motions and doing monotonous exercises. Often introducing an artist or moment that was crucial in music history sparks creativity and motivation in students when they might not have been introduced to it earlier. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I like to take music you like and find a way to incorportae a skill you should be learning into the guitar work, so you can play at home or with friends while growing in skill. This will be a great way to stay accountable and have fun at the same time. I will teach you how to play lead, and rhythm guitar at the same time, and as the sole guitarist if you had to play both. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele

I am an enthusiatic and experienced instructor and I want to share my passion with others. I graduated with my Bachelors of Music in Music Composition from Indiana University in 2004. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Redlands with a Masters degree in Guitar Performance. As well as being an experienced instructor, I am also a seasoned performer. I have an eclectic and extensive musical palette and have found myself performing in everything from classical guitar recitals as both a soloist and ensemble player, in pit orchestras, small jazz combos, folk music duos and pop music groups. Read More