I am a classical violinist and art educator who loves to share the gift of music with anyone who has a desire to learn! I am a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles with a bachelor's degree in Art History, but I have received formal classical violin training since the age of six. I acquired my classical violin instruction from Richard Adkins, Alan Carter, and Jesse Gross, whom are each honorable musicians and masters of the violin! As well as participating in numerous solo recitals, I have played in every school orchestra since 2nd grade. My most recent participation has been in the Long Beach Community Orchestras (Chamber and Symphony) and Orchestra Northern Arizona. While I am a native of Long Beach, CA, I lived in Arizona from 2010 to 2011, where I taught violin at the Flagstaff School of Music. I have been a private violin instructor for the past seven years, while also assisting music classes in elementary and middle schools. My well-rounded musical training and...

I attended the amazing Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. During my time there, I had the opportunity to study with some of the most talented and intelligent musicians in the country.

I continued to study trumpet performance through my undergraduate years at UIdaho, but obtained degrees in music theory and radio/TV/digital media production. I have thirteen years of trumpet experience, both jazz and classical, and my theory/production studies lead me to the incredible world of 20th Century techniques and how they cross over into popular genres.

I'm truly passionate about the theory of what is on the page. Once a musician can understand what the composer was trying to do or why he/she wrote on the paper, a whole new level of creativity is opened.

I can't wait to work with you!

I'm a small town, Wyoming native and ventured to Boston, MA, where I received my bachelor of Fine Arts at the world renown Berklee College of Music. At Berklee, I studied vocal performance, songwriting and music business and became one of the premier vocalists on campus, regularly singing in the prestigious "Singer's Showcase" each year. Quickly after graduating, I was able to tour the United States and Canada in the national touring company of the Broadway smash musical, RENT. Since re-locating to the Southern California area, I've been sharing what I've learned during my career with students, performing in numerous musicals, venues and vocal groups, as well as honing my craft as a singer/songwriter. My song, "Drive", garnered honorable mention from the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2001. I have two full-length albums under my belt; "Haven't Had Enough" and "Finding Me," and I'm currently in the studio recording my third, which is due to be released in the Spring of...

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Since graduating from the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in 1989 I have given over 12,000 private lessons to students of all ages!! I have recorded several albums, toured around the globe and taught at drumming events across the country.

I teach all styles of contemporary drum set and marching snare drum.

In 2010, I was named "Educator of the Year" by the drumming web site "United Groove Workers".

I am a member of the Vic Firth Education Team and The Professional Drum Teachers Guild. I am endorsed by Vic Firth Drum Sticks and Supernatural Cymbals.

I am experienced with special needs students (autism, down syndrome) and children as young as 4 years old.

I have spent years recording and using all kinds of guitar and audio gear such as tube amps, effect pedals, multi-effects units, keyboards, live delay/loopers and of course, computers and tape recorders. I have produced, written and performed complete album masters and my music is published with BMI. My original songs are distributed by CD Baby and available through iTunes and other music download sites. Currently use Apple products and Digidesign products for production of tracks and demos.

My first introduction to music was listening to my mom play piano and her dance instruction. As a youngster, watching live jams in our living room was my introduction to group music. My first lesson in music was on accordion and then guitar as a teenager. I continued private lessons for years, then studied music theory in junior college while playing in original bands and recording throughout Los Angeles in the "pay to play days"

For me, learning how to play guitar and sing at the same...

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I'm Jim, a concert pianist, vocalist, composer-arranger as well as California music industry artist developer and agent. As the founder of J. R. Spencer Music, coaching students of all ages/levels has been my passion for over twenty-five years. Teaching in college, high school, and private school settings have also allowed me the opportunity to perfect my teaching skills and be sensitive to the needs and learning styles of my students.

As a specialist and musicologist in a plethora of musical genres, I can help you quickly become a master of any style of music you are interested in. Pianists will have the opportunity to study traditional Classical repertoire, or study a more contemporary approach focusing on reading charts and playing by ear allowing students to perfect playing jazz, pop, rock, blues, New Age, and Latin. Vocalists may also study all genres including: Classical/Opera, Musical Theatre, Acting, American Idol/Glee Pop, Rock,...

Glynis has been reading music since before she knew how to read words. Her mother started teaching her piano lessons at age 3, and she started taking voice lessons at age 7. She learned from an early age to practice every day. She has taught all levels and ages of piano and voice for many years. Glynis specializes in jazz voice, but has a very strong classical and musical theatre background. She is an arranger, composer, educator, and singer. She received her AA in Professional Music from SWCC, school for music vocations, then got her BA in Jazz Studies, Vocal Performance at CSU Sacramento. She is currently working on her Masters at the Bob Cole Conservatory inside of CSU Long Beach. While studying she is the Graduate Assistant for Christine Guter, and directs a vocal jazz ensemble at the school.

First and foremost I'm a guitarist and a Vocalist. A songwriter.
I've been helping people learn guitar ever since I began playing myself!
I love to share my knowledge and passion for music.
Having graduated from the GIT program at Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA in 2006.
I can take your goals and show you how to achieve them.
Since then I have given private lessons, and performed all over
Los Angeles and Orange County. I currently Perform 5 times a month with 3 bands.

Patrick O'Konski is currently finishing his B.M. at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music with an emphasis in Music Performance. He has performed in many different musical settings, from band and orchestra to choirs, jazz and rock bands. Patrick is comfortable teaching all levels and ages and brings his wealth of experience in wide variety of genres to give the student the education they seek and deserve.

I am not just a teacher, having the experience of successfully launching a solo career in the pop markets and working with some of the best in the industry! Thus, not only do I give instruction on basic and intermediate singing technique(s), I also focuses heavily on the performance aspect of music.

"There is nothing greater to witness on stage, than a singer who both has the talent and the ability to captivate their audience's full attention." - L. S.

I studied for 5 years at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU, Long Beach. I studied everything from Classical to Jazz, so I'm knowledgeable on how to yield results in various genres. My musical education, however, dates far before my collegiate career, offering assurance to my students that they will, indeed, get the most from their lessons: the Ability, the Finesse (sharpening of their natural talent), and the Confidence (which is one of the most vital elements of performance).

Marc is a graduate of UC Berkeley, and recently completed his Master of Music in Piano Performance at Cal State Long Beach. He has been teaching piano students for the past seven years and has worked as a rehearsal pianist and accompanist. He specializes in classical piano, but also has experience in musical theater and jazz ensembles, and has performed on period instruments (harpsichord and fortepiano).

I have been teaching Piano for 15 years now. I have taught students from age 2 1/2 - Adult. I was self taught when I was a kid and begun taking formal lessons as a very young adult in my early twenties. I graduated from CSULB with my BA in Music concentration on Voice. As a Music major you spend a lot of time at the Piano. I became a member of MTAC in 2004 and a member of Sigma Alpha Iota in 1998. I have a great passion for Music and a bigger passion for the Piano and sharing the wonders of how beautiful the Piano really is.