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Featured Piano Teachers Near Long Beach, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Long Beach . 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!

Wesley P

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I began teaching as a student at OSU, then started teaching shortly after moving to California. I have been fortunate to have experience teaching students both individually and in group settings. My private students have been of all ages and different levels. One commonality I have found between students in these different settings is that they all have different goals and things that motivate them. With this in mind, I try to provide lessons that meet the individual needs of the student, while also keeping them engaged. Read More

Gloria G

Instruments: Piano Violin

I start with the basics and for young students do nursery rhymes and songs they know,this makes it more enjoyable for them. I also ask them what music they would be interested in learning and see if I can find an easy version of this. Lately,the Encanto movie has been popular and Ive been teaching younger students these songs. Many of my teen students like to learn Beethoven and other classical composers. Read More

Rebecca H

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Oboe Bassoon

I've been teaching in the greater Los Angeles area for almost 20 years, teaching students from ages 4 - 92 (yes, really! 92!). Levels range from beginning to professional, with advanced students having won scholarships and awards. I encourage all of my students to learn the language of music; to learn about their instrument and the best means of expression using that instrument.  For the past 8 years, lessons have been supplemented with an annual holiday recital where students have the opportunity to perform, which is an important part of the learning process! Read More

Corbin M

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I've been playing music since my nana bought me a mini piano as a toddler. I studied jazz piano, classical, and guitar throughout high school and continued through college where I received training in theory and performance. I currently am teaching at West Coast Music Academy in Santa Clarita, as well as actively performing as a guitarist in a band throughout Los Angeles. I'm a very free thinking teacher who likes to inspire students to love music. Read More

Michael M

Instruments: Piano Drums

I have taught on and off for the last 7 years. Recently I have decided to change careers and focus music and teaching full time. During my time as an undergrad student I taught percussion and basic piano lessons in the local area. Since leaving school in 2014 I have continued my music education and focused on teaching young children both group and individual. I enjoy teaching in order to help improve student's lives , to create positive study habits and set goals which will help them later in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Read More

Ben D

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

The most important part of teaching for me is trying to make sure students are growing a passion for music, and that I am helping them in that way throughout the entire process. I've had teachers in my past that I felt didn't care for my interests, and were impatient with abilities, and those lessons always pushed me away from wanting to pursue music. As a private instructor, I want nothing more for my students than to see them flourish and succeed at their craft, but fun and passion always comes first in my book. Read More

Maria W

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Keyboard

I really enjoy watching my students grow into their own and gain confidence in themselves and their musical abilities. Every person is a unique individual with a unique skill set that they bring in with them -- so I encourage each student to go at their own pace. Music should be fun! So I also like to ensure that we're exploring areas of music that interest the student. It's important to figure out what really inspires them. Read More

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James S

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
For jazz piano: I believe it takes work and exploration to develops one's unique style of performing and arranging. Jazz is an improvisatory art form. I encourage all my jazz pianists to explore and try all genres of jazz and arranging. For classical pianists: About the perfection of the technique and picking the repertoire that best suits the body type and personality. I don't think all classical pianists need to bang out Liszt. I prefer to teach my pianists to find their own voice of expression. For musical theatre artists: Requires great versatility to master all styles of singing, acting and dance. For opera students: To truly master all periods of classical music and diction (Italian, French and German).

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Piano: Alfred, LCM and repertoire Voice: Standard repertoire all genres, Violin: All For Strings, Fiddler's Fake Book, Suzuki Theory: LCM all grades Methodology is too extensive to list here so I will just say I model each method I use to the individual needs and unique genre studies of the student. Each student is different and each student's goals are unique. I take in mind personal learning styles and teach a comprehensive approach that gets results for any student I teach. Lessons include methods, repertoire, theory, ear, history, health and more.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Piano: scales/arpeggios, technique repertoire study, memorization, performance practice, theory/ear, music history Voice: breath work, resonance (chest, head , falsetto), IPA/diction, repertoire, theory/ear, music history, performance Violin: technique, bowing, repertoire, theory/ear music history performance practice. Theory/Comp: All aspects of theory, classical and jazz theory, form and analysis, 4 part choral dictation, 20th century techniques, counterpoint, arranging, orchestration, modes etc. Lessons are tailored to the goals and needs of each student.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I decided to pursue several degrees as I have varied specializations within the arts. I have Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees with double emphasis on piano and vocal performance. This allowed me to study all classical jazz piano repertoire, master harpsichord and organ for keyboard, perform concerti with orchestras, solo repertoire and chamber music. For voice I studied classical art song, opera, and have extensive background in musical theatre, Great American Songbook/jazz and pop-rock and Country stylings. I also have extensive background in musicology and have a Fellowship from London College of Music. I have published several books and tend to write materials on mid century jazz/lounge/cocktail music. I also have a degree in clinical hypnotherapy/music therapy and work with clients on the health of the body in prep for performance careers including breathwork, diet, yoga and techniques such as EFT, Feldenkreis, Alexander Technique and Reflexology. I work emotionally on programming the mind for success and have great experience in eliminating stage fright, test anxiety and low self esteem for my students.

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