My name is James and I have earned a Master’s degree in Music Performance and graduated from Cal State Fullerton. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education received from the University of Redlands. I have performed with a variety of musical ensembles (college, orchestra, band, chamber groups) and have experience in all musical genres. Currently I am Co-principal of the Corona Symphony Orchestra and play in other groups throughout Southern California as well as the Elementary level band instructor in the Monrovia Unified School district. I have also taught and coached at several middle and high schools for the past few years, and I teach privately throughout the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. My passion is educating the musicians of tomorrow and helping them discover their innate musical abilities and desires.

I am a classically trained performer with a Master's degree from London's Royal College of Music. I love finding each student's own learning style to tailor the experience, and I encourage my students to make their own decisions about musical expression (with plenty of guidance, of course!).

In my work as a performer I have played with orchestras all over the world, from the South London Sinfonia to the Bombay Chamber Orchestra. My musical life is full of variety, and I think that the experiences I've had as a musician make me a creative and thoughtful teacher.

Music is my life, and is something that I want to share with others! Because of that, I try my best to give positive experiences to all of my students. I have a byline that says "Music is Much More than Just Learning Notes." I believe that! Anyone can learn notes, fingerings, etc. What I try to do is add that "soul" element that each person has and cultivate that into meaningful music!

So, with all that said, here's what I try to instill:

A lesson is a place to share! I listen to students as well as teach. We all have something we can learn from each other!
While I want lessons to be fun and informative, I strive for complete understanding, which means any student will gain the needed mechanics with complete knowledge of why things happen and what they do to and for music. From there, I attempt to teach the "soul" of music and how emotion and spirit play a huge part in memorable music.
I don't believe in brow-beating, but I also don't want to pass...

I come from the greater Modesto, CA area. I am a veteran music teacher with over 19 years of teaching vocal and instrumental music. I have taught both in the private and public sectors.

I hold a current music teaching certificate with a BA in Music Education, MA in Elementary Education, and an MA in Reading/Music Focus.

I believe that anyone can learn to sing or play a musical instrument. I am passionate about teaching music and the joy that comes from learning music.

I am experienced in the areas of vocal and instrumental performance through concerts, recitals, musicals, community service, festivals and competitions. Some of my planned musical performances are a Christmas concert, playing and singing in our local mall at Christmas time, and a planned spring recital.

I am a classical and traditional music teacher with many new contemporary styles of teaching music.

My atmosphere of teaching is fun and nurturing!

My goal as a teacher is to make music enjoyable and educational for any student. I meet each of my students at their level and my passion is to ensure that all of my students' musical dreams come true.

I have studied classical guitar and saxophone since 1999. I continued my studies of both instruments while at university. While at UNT, I learned how to play all of the wind and percussion instruments and I studied piano as well. I have played in several bands and I have recorded three albums with those various groups (all original music).

Education/Work Experience

-Earned undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas

-Earned a Master's Degree in Music at the University of Southern California

-Certified public school teacher

-Local area Session Guitarist/saxophonist

-8 years of private teaching experience; I have taught 100 students since opening my private music studio. I have taught students as young as 6 and as old as 48. I...

I am a multi instrumentalist and professional musician of over a decade- and would love to teach you everything I know! I have been studying music for over 12 years, through school and college, on my own, and with private instructors including Chris Parello, Mike Orenzoff, Norma Hooks, and Buddy Charleton. I consider my main instrument to be guitar- I have been playing for about 12 years, and am comfortable in just about any professional situation on my instrument. I play lead guitar, rhythm, and we can go over many techniques and subjects to help you become more versatile and well rounded: including ostinato picking, slide/open tunings, improvisation, and composition.

I also teach Bassoon- which I studied throughout high school and college. Pedal Steel Guitar, I have studied for about 8 years, some of that time was with world renowned steel guitarist, Buddy Charleton. On the Tenor Saxophone, I have taught myself and am comfortable teaching beginning and intermediate players in...

Studied Violin and Voice at the Julius Hartt School of Music. Received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Boston University. Received a Master's Degree from Southern CT State University. Taught K-8 Music in the New Canaan Public Schools for 22 years. I presently teach individual lessons and ensembles at The Music Center of North Haven where I've worked for 12 years.

Hi my names Joel, I have been playing musical instruments since I was in the 6th grade. I'm coming up on my 11th year of playing. I started off with Clarinet, and I'm now in the Metal scene going around and gigging with some of the most talented musicians in the scene. I've played multiple festivals and hundreds of shows, but don't let my enthusiasm for guitar discourage you from taking lessons with me for other instruments! I'm classically trained in over 10 different instruments; Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Sax, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Jazz Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and of course Electric Guitar; And any and all variations of those instruments; For example All types of Clarinets and all types of saxophones.

My education in music started in 6th grade on clarinet. When I got to high school I started taking a bunch of music classes. I was taking Marching band/concert band, Jazz band, and Orchestra all throughout my high school years, where our...

Thomas is an up and coming woodwind player in Florida. He has done it all from playing Principal Clarinet in Band, 2nd Clarinet in Orchestra, Chamber music on clarinet and saxophone as well as Numerous experiences playing in Musical Pit Orchestras.

As A high school student Thomas was an active member in the Freedom High School Band located in Orlando, Fl. During his time at Freedom Thomas received Superiors on all of his solos at District Solo and Ensemble as Well as two Superiors on solos a State Solo and Ensemble. He was also a member of the Freedom Saxophone Quartet who in his junior and senor year of high school attained superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble events. Thomas is able to helps students with selection of music for festival events as well as preparation for performance.

Also in High School Thomas was a member of several Honor Bands. He made the Orange County All County Band every single year and was Principal Chair of the Honor Band two years in a row. Thomas...

Hello Students/Parents,

I have been a musician for a little over 15 years as I started learning music at a very young age. I started taking piano lessons as a kid and then started percussion lessons during middle school. I continued throughout middle school in the band setting and finished it out in high school. When high school was coming to a close, I decided to pursue my music to the next stage and go to music school right after graduation.

I attended the University of North Texas in Denton, TX which pushed me to my true potential as a professional musician. I was in multiple ensembles including: Afro-Cuban, South Indian, Pop Ensemble, Gamelan, Steel Band, Classical Ensemble, Marching Band Drumline, Indoor Drumline, Concert Band, Brass Band and Symphonic Band.

My degree is in Music Education- Instrumental Music with a concentration in percussion, but I am proficient in all band and orchestra instruments.

Hi, my name is Elliott and I am a native of Penn Hills, Pa. My primary instrument is the trombone which I started playing at the age of 9. I also played violin, cello, and electric bass. I received my bachelor's degree from Edinboro University of Pa and my master's degree from New Jersey City University majoring in music education and performance. I am currently a member of the Pittsburgh Musicians Union and Delegate for the American Federation of Musicians of the U.S. and Canada. I am also a member of the Music Educators National Conference, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association and the International Trombone Association. I have performed with the Harold Betters, Trombone Forum Big Band, and the North Suburban Symphonic Band.

I have been playing piano for over 15 years, and teaching and accompanying for 7 years. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a Bachelors in Music Composition with an emphasis in Piano, I moved to Seattle to attend the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program. Along with schooling, I started my own piano studio which grew into it's own family. At it's peak, my studio had 26 students ranging in all difficulty and age levels. Over my three years there, my students and I built a wonderful studio that incorporated a goal for music appreciation, fun of learning, and a sense of community. Now, I am in LA and ready to start building more relationships with students and the community!