My name is Jason, and I'm a music/percussion/composition major at Cypress College. But lets try not to be so formal (that's what all the information below is for). In reality, I'm just an experienced drummer/percussionist who's looking to take on a few students to help and teach, and have some fun along the way. Not to say I can't be professional and formal when necessary, but that's not how I am all the time. In reality, I'm a rather laid back guy who loves teaching, drum set and other forms of percussion especially, and I'm looking for students who range from laid back, casual/ recreational players, who just want to get better so as to help express themselves throw their music, to more devoted, intensely involved players who seek training as a means to help advance themselves, and gain a professional status in their music and be as successful as they can possibly be, because, simply put, they love music, as well as everything in between.

To be specific, I teach...

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...

EDUCATION

My musical education began while sitting on my mother's lap as she taught piano lessons. I began studying cello with a member of the Kansas City Philharmonic at age 9, and at age ten, I followed in my mother's footsteps to play the flute. I played all three instruments, (piano, cello and flute) until high school when it was became clear to me that I wanted to be an orchestra teacher. With this dream in mind, I began playing the violin as well.
I graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor's in Music Education in 1989 and again in 1999 with a Master's degree.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

As a youngster, I was the youngest member of the Kansas City Youth Symphony and the Kansas City Cello Choir performing with these two groups for eight years. I was chosen from applicants nation wide, to perform in Carnegie Hall and travel Europe with "America's Youth in Concert" and I was a three time All-Stater.

While attending Drake University, I played in the Drake...

I started my music education at the age of 7, at the Odessa College of Music in Ukraine. At age 16 I was accepted to the highly prestigious Odessa University of Music, where later I received my Degree in Piano, summa cum laude, with the qualifications of Piano Teacher and Concertmaster. I then decided to further my education and take a 2 year Piano Performance course at the Odessa Conservatory. For over 25 years thereafter, I am teaching students of all ages. I look to develop problem solving, multi-tasking and other intangible life skills for my younger students through the power of music. For my adult students, I look to reduce stress and keep their brains working like new. Regardless of age, I work very hard to improve all of my student's memory, brain function, coordination and most importantly teach them how to simply have fun!
I believe that all students can thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their abilities.

My students learn all the important aspects of singing right away. I take you in the direction you want to go, and I show you how to get there in the shortest possible time. I teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.

I've been studying singing virtually non stop since third grade and have had nine singing teachers myself, so I know exactly how you feel, and I listen to what YOU want to do with YOUR singing.

As my student you have access to the three books I've written: "SING BETTER FAST", and "HOW TO GET STANDING OVATIONS FOR SINGERS", and "HOW TO CONQUER NERVOUSNESS FOR SINGERS". These are the most current and relevant works available today on singing.

My Bachelor's and Master's Degrees are from California State University Dominguez Hills. My passion for teaching singing goes to all styles including Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Country and Western. I teach singing in English, Italian, Spanish, and German.

Resli B. is a current graduate student of California State University, Long Beach, where he received his BM in Piano Performance, studying under Craig Richey. During his undergrad, Resli participated in various performance opportunities, including showcases, collaborative recitals/gigs, and his own solo recitals. He has been teaching piano for 5 years in a private studio setting, and is currently a church pianist/accompanist/director, and freelance accompanist. He is an active member of Music Teacher's Association of California (MTAC)

Music has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old, when my father would record my brother and I singing. I always loved singing and learned many of my favorite songs as a child.

I started playing the trumpet in the 4th grade, which has led me all the way to receiving my degrees in Trumpet Performance and Music Education! I was lucky enough to attend one of the nation's top music schools, The Peabody Institute, and I now work toward my Master's degree at California State University, Long Beach. I have enjoyed performing in everything from big-band-lead to principal trumpet in the orchestra, leading brass quintets and brass ensembles, and much more! The trumpet has been a huge passion for as long as I can remember now!

While I was learning songs as a child, I decided I wanted to join a band! Now here we are 10 years later and I've have the fortune of performing as a lead singer in bands across the country, and let me tell you there is no bigger thrill than getting...

I have played piano since I was young. I studied piano at CSU Long Beach where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a certificate in Music Therapy. I have since worked as a Music Therapist. My style of teaching is supportive and patient. I would look at the needs of each student and guide them at their own pace.

I bring a dynamic and multifaceted perspective to the creative exploration of the percussive arts, with over 40 years of diverse musical experience which includes performing with Nigerian master drummer Francis Awe’s Talking Drum Ensemble, competing to top international honors with the Misty Isle Pipe Band, ensembles large and small covering music in a wide range of genres, as well as extended experience in solo accompaniment for modern dance and performance art. I have performed with renowned musicians such as Dave Holland, Albert Mangelsdorf, Bobby Bradford, Fred Katz, Lee Konitz, Don Thompson, Ralph Alessi, Vinny Golia, Karl Denson, Kei Akagi, among many others.

I have been teaching private voice for 3 years, teaching all ages from 5 years to adulthood. I believe that everyone who is sincerely interested in working on developing their voice will be able to achieve the results they desire through their hard work and dedication, along with guidance from me. I can provide the tools, exercises and repertoire for aspiring and developing singers to have a healthy technique and impressive performance skills. But more than these aspects, I provide support and understanding for my students themselves, not just for their voices. As a professional vocalist myself, I understand how important confidence in oneself and one's craft can be, and I approach the learning of this craft from all angles, including the musical, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. A voice teacher can be so much more than just an instructor; they can be a mentor, a partner, a friend. I want to be all of those things in helping you achieve the progress in your vocal...

Laura believes that piano lessons are beneficial for everyone, not just the most highly talented; she strives to develop in her students a life-long love and appreciation of music, as well as the knowledge and tools to make music.

Laura began piano lessons at the age of five and went on to study organ, flute, guitar, voice, and harp. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from Texas Woman’s University and a Master’s degree in History of Music from Yale University. She began teaching piano during college and has maintained a private music studio in Long Beach, California since 1994, teaching students from age four through 84. She has served as organist and pianist for several churches and holds the Service Playing Certificate from the American Guild of Organists. In addition, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and recently retired from the spacecraft industry.

Laura is active in...

Hello there! My name is Fernando, and I bring lots of profession playing and teaching experience to the table. I am an active musician in several local bands of various styles and genres, including jazz bands, latin jazz bands, sax quartets, church groups, and musicals. I have played across southern California, several other states including Nevada (Reno Jazz Festival), Portugal, and Mexico.

I am also an active woodwind teacher for various high schools across southern California, as well as a marching/visual coach for marching bands.

I am in the process of finishing my first album, I manage my own band, yet I still manage to dedicate lots of time and effort to my students and make sure that I am always doing my best to see them succeed.

I can teach everything from jazz, to classical, rock, blues, latin genres (salsa, merengue, bolero, mambo, etc.), and even contemporary Christian music in both English and Spanish.

I mix all of these experiences and knowledge...