Piano Lessons in Winnetka, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

My name is Tyler! I'm from Pennsylvania, where I learned music from an early age! I started formal percussion/drumset, piano, and guitar lesons at age 8 and I have not stopped! Music became my life shortly after then. I eventually left high school senior year to enroll in cyber school because I joined a pop rock girl-fronted band. We were very grateful to have toured the country playing under some of music's biggest bands every night. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar

I have been a bass player for over 15 years and have played in numerous projects and recordings. Main focus has been rock n roll, rock en espaol and singer/songwriter projects. I have my own recording studio in downtown la, I can provide a variety of services to students that includes media and can be a facilitator of services if I myself can fulfill the students needs. I have played music since I was 10 years and have gained a ton of knowledge academic and firsthand experience and has served me well in my experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My aim with every student is to develop an excellent playing technique. Good playing habits will bring out their best in any type of music. Understanding meaningful phrasing and giving their music a "voice" are also important skills. Regular practice is important, too, so having a piano or keyboard at hand is essential. With beginning students, I also include a little music theory at every lesson, which can often be applied to improvise tunes and chord progressions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello

Music should be fun. Plain and simple thats why I believe and that is whats kept me pushing forward. Its not going to always be an easy experience learning new things but that does not mean it cannot be fun. I want my students to feel like they are more than enough to play this song or sing that song. I want my students to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I customize lessons for each student because of different levels, goals, and tastes. For children, I usually start with a beginning method book such as Alfreds or Bastien. I introduce the fundamentals and work at the speed of the student, encouraging daily practice. I like to keep my lessons upbeat and fun so I always incorporate pieces that are recognizable to the student. If a student has a favorite tune from an artist, band, or a movie I will find them an arrangement that best suits their level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

For beginning students I like to focus on getting a great sound going. So I focus a lot on breath and relaxation. I work from Arbans, Clarke,Schlossberg and more, always creating lessons and plans to the students level of development. As the student grow so does the material I will present to them. Read More