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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Lancaster . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Voice
I teach music to students who want to learn music. I can teach different styles of music, includingclassical and popular. Sight reading and ear training are very important elements that I also teach. However, if students only wish to learn one type of music, I willhonor their preference. My training includes a BA degree in Music, and a MA degree in Administration. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Accordion French Horn Music Keyboard
I find that metaphors using familiar things and processes, like the laws of nature and physics we see everyday, can help students grasp concepts that require marrying physical movements with mental flexibility. Perhaps we're discussing articulations and you're having trouble understanding stylistically how to approach and execute staccato with legato over it. We could turn to methods like the Breathing Gym to practice a physical manifestation of how that articulation should sound. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet
I am a professional saxophonist, composer and instructor who loves to share my knowledge with my students. In 2009, I graduated Berklee College of Music with honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition, Saxophone performance and Orchestral Conducting. I have had the chance to perform in different parts of the world with some of the greatest Jazz and Latin Jazz musicians in the scene such as Arturo Sandoval, Alex Acuna, Ramon Stagnaro, Hector Martignon, Roberto Quintero, among many others. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Once I started studying at California Institute of the Arts in 2012, I begin teaching music lessons and working as a part-time performing arts teacher at the university while pursuing my degree. Now, I am a full-time teacher and performer, growing my student base in Santa Clarita Valley. I love to teach and help others discover new passions and reach their goals. As a versatile instructor, I teach all ages from 4 through 65+. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harp Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Shakuhachi Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Most recently Derek was the lead trombonist of the 2018 Disneyland All-American College Band. He has recently performed with Wayne Bergeron, Gordon Goodwin, Dave Holland, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Jimmy Heath, Shaun Martin, Christian Jacob, John Beasley, Troy Roberts, Frank Greene, Brian Lynch, Jeff Jarvis, Steve Houghton, Jiggs Whigham, Sal Lozano, and John Clayton. Derek has had recent performances at Dizzys Club Coca-Cola, the Smithsonian Institute, and the New World Symphony. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Keyboard
I like to work with my students to figure out what their passion is within the wide scope of music, and work from there. My lessons include: technique and warm-up exercises, performance preparation, personalized arranging, and an emphasis on individualized lesson plans based on level, interests, and goals. Depending on the instrument, level, and genre, some teaching materials I like to use are: Faber series, Fingerpower series, Music for Little Mozarts, Czerny etudes, A Tune a Day, Forty Little Pieces, Steps to the Real Book (Jim Levy), Jazz Piano Handbook (Michele Weir), Heart It and Sing It! (Judy Niemack), classical and popular music repertoire, and my own original exercises. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I believe that choosing lesson material should always be a collaborative experience between student and teacher. Flexibility is one of my core values in teaching music, as I’ve found that each student has unique interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Rather than going into lessons with a set curriculum, I like to give students some agency over what they’d like to learn while making sure to cover fundamentals as they apply along the way. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I’ve been incredibly lucky to have a wide range of experiences throughout my musical journey — and I’m grateful every day for the opportunities I’ve had to share my work and collaborate with others.
Some of the moments I’m most proud of include performing at Lollapalooza in Chicago with my own project, writing music for Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, and working as a songwriter with major labels like Interscope Records. I’ve also had the honor of performing one of my original songs for the Norwegian royal family, which was a truly special and full-circle moment for me.
Each of these experiences has shaped me — not just as a musician, but as a teacher. I love bringing what I’ve learned from the stage, the studio, and the songwriting room into my lessons, and helping my students find their own path with confidence and creativity.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
For me, it wasn’t really a choice — my voice chose me. Singing was always something I did naturally as a kid, whether I was performing at school, singing along to the radio, or making up songs on the spot. It became my way of expressing everything I couldn’t quite put into words.
As I grew older, I realized how powerful the voice really is — it’s personal, emotional, and completely unique to each person. That’s what drew me in and kept me hooked. I loved (and still love) the challenge of finding new colors, new dynamics, and new ways to tell a story through singing.
Later on, I added piano as a second main instrument — it helped me as a songwriter, gave me a deeper understanding of music theory, and became a tool for both creativity and teaching. But the voice is still at the heart of everything I do. It’s where it all began.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Absolutely. I’ve been lucky to have a few amazing teachers who completely changed the way I saw music — and myself as a musician. One of my first vocal coaches in Norway saw potential in me before I did. She didn’t just teach technique; she taught me to trust my own voice, to take risks, and to pour emotion into every note. That encouragement shaped the kind of artist and teacher I’ve become.
Later, at Berklee College of Music, I had professors who pushed me to explore songwriting, arranging, and performing beyond what I thought I was capable of. They taught with so much passion and respect for the individuality of each student — something I try to bring into every lesson I teach today.
Those experiences showed me how powerful good teaching can be. It’s not just about scales or theory; it’s about connection, creativity, and helping someone believe in their own potential. That’s exactly what I hope to pass on to my students.
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