Music Lessons in Westchester, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

My teaching philosophy is centered around meeting each student where they are, and building from there no cookie-cutter lessons, no pressure to be perfect. I believe music should be both fun and empowering, whether youre training for a performance or just exploring a new skill for yourself. I create custom lesson plans for every student based on their skill level, learning style, goals, and musical taste. Some students thrive with structured exercises and theory, while others learn best through ear training, improvisation, or songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass

I have been insfluenced and surrounded with music since childhood. I have experience in multiple aspects of music from performance to teaching and just about everything in between. I love working with students to achieve their goals. The most rewarding feeling for me is when my student feels they've accomplished a technique or method on their respective instrument. I strive to keep lessons joyous yet keep the student motivated to practice at home. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

In 2007 i entered the Oscar Espla conservatory in Alicante andI started my studies under the supervision of guitarist Ignacio Rodes, one of the best guitarists in the world. In 2012 I finished my undergraduatestudies and two years later i received a master's in interpretation and research in classical guitar. During these years I worked as a guitar teacherat several music schools, teaching dozens of students of different ages. In fact some of them play at a very high level today. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

Typically I like to emphasize fundamentals for my students since solid fundamentals is a foundation for everything else and is something that needs to be constantly maintained and can always be improved regardless of the student's level. In addition, I also take into account what the student is interested in and try to work on music that is engaging, fun, and within the ability level of the student. I use a variety of different method books to suit the need of the student as well as methods and exercises of my own. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

Here's what I've learned from teaching thousands of drum lessons. I know what the very next step is for every student. I know what is just barely out of reach for them, and that becomes their assignment (or assignments) for the week. I can easily and accurately asses what they are capable of and I expect that from them. That is why they have to do push-ups when they don't complete the tasks. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

During his lessons, Gabriel covers topics ranging from learning how to play starting from the basics, strumming patterns, chords, scales, modes, sweep picking, tapping, alternate and economy picking, bending, harmonics, hybrid and fingerpicking, how to create bass lines, songwriting, improving your technical chops, your ear, sight-reading, theoretical knowledge, and improvisation, as well as guitar maintenance, amplifiers, and effects.  He has plenty of handouts and sheet music to aid your progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My main focus of teaching is on the student, and on developing and expanding their existing musical interests. I develop a lesson plan and schedule that begins with the musical interests and passions of the student, their favorite bands, favorite songs and musical styles. From there I take each of their favorite pieces of music and demonstrate how the building blocks of music were used to create each, and how they can not only recreate their favorites, but start to create their own musical identity. Read More