Music Lessons Placer County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have written, performed, recorded, and produced two studio albums with the band, Inside Switch, that have gone on to sell thousands of copies internationally. Both are available for purchase from Amazon & iTunes and our available for free from Bandcamp. I have also performed at the following landmark venues: -The House of Blues (San Diego, CA & Orlando, FL) -The Roxy Theater (Hollywood) -The Key Club (Hollywood) -The Brixton (Redondo Beach, CA) -The Oceanview Club (Virginia Beach, VA) Read More

Instruments: Flute, Music

I involve my students in selecting pieces that will engage and motivate them to love what they are practicing. For those students studying improvisation, I present basic theory, scale types, melodic and rhythmic motifs, phrasing, playing over chord progressions and other aspects of musicianship. It's exciting when a student applies these building blocks and begins to express his/her own musical voice! Along with all these technical elements of study, I want my students to experience the ‘big picture’. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I am a professional violinist who has been gifted in playing since I was 4 years old. Although I progressed quickly in the Suzuki Method and attended the advanced orchestra at Orange County High School of the Arts, at a young age I knew that there was more for me than the standard violinist and it has led me to perform worldwide with bands and performers of all kinds. I have played on all kinds of stages and for many events and see that my desires to play for more than just orchestra is being fulfilled now! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music

I have over 20 years of experience playing brass and 17 years as a Bass Trombonist. I studied under Mexican Symphony Orchestra trombonist David Quintinar and have played with the Solano Symphony Orchestra, Benicia Ballet, Sacramento Youth Symphony, Pasadena Community Symphony, and countless smaller rock and jazz groups. With a BA in Music Composition from UCSB and a decade of composing and performing experience in Los Angeles, I continue my teaching journey with Musika Lessons and am excited to introduce new students to the power of brass! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style relates to my personal practice of building and nurturing a rapport and working relationship with individuals, in any setting, including teaching. If the student(s) and I can foster mutual trust and understanding, we can be productive as we work together. As the great William Vennard once noted, I think of the lesson not only as “the student’s lesson” but as “our lesson.” I try to listen to the student’s desires and needs and to discern what will work best for the personality and interests of the student, both generally, and in that particular session. Read More