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...

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.

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).

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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,...

Hey music lovers! I'm Andrew C., more popularly known as AC. I have been studying, performing, and coaching music since the tender age of 9. My weapons of choice are both trumpet and voice. With trumpet, I have studied and trained in classical, jazz, and contemporary. I have traveled and competed on tour in places like Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Hawaii. In 2002 and 2005, my orchestra that I played with was ranked in the nation's top 10 percent of high school bands, allowing us invitationals to the Heritage Gold Festivals in Chicago.
In voice, I have over 10 years experience alone as a singer, recording artist, songwriter, music producer, as well as a vocal coach. Over the years I have landed several lead roles in off Broadway musicals such as Pippin and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I have had the blessings and opportunities to work with Billboard and Multi-Platinum selling songwriters and music producers. Just this past January (2013) I was ranked as one of...

Classically trained with years of performance and practical experience. I know how to help you make the music that you want to make. I am well-versed in nearly all music styles from classical to contemporary/pop. I am currently active in both piano accompaniment, vocal performance with the Pacific Chorale, and directing a very active north orange county community choir.

I recently completed my music credential and have graduate degrees in Education and Music.

I am especially gifted in teaching beginning piano, fundamental vocal production and dramatic presentation. I have extensive experience with the young and beginning acting student and can masterfully explain the dynamics of auditions and performing in the community.

Aaron has been in music his whole life, studying varied genres from Musical Theatre, to Opera, to Pop, Jazz, and Contemporary A Cappella. He learned from a young age about the importance of having an inspiring teacher, quitting from his first piano teacher when he was 8 years old because she would only let him play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for two months straight, exiting the relationship by playing it with his feet. Since then Aaron has gone on to teach all different styles of voice and piano, graduating from Chapman University Conservatory of Music with a BM in Music Education. He has worked as a vocalist in several choirs, studio recording ensembles, and contemporary a cappella groups (for which he also arranged). As an orchestrator, Aaron had the privilege of working with Tony Award-winning producer, Tim Kashani, orchestrating new musicals headed for Broadway. Aaron additionally works as a composer for concert as well as film, several of his films being featured at the LA...

I am a graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education. For the past four years I have been the Vocal Director for all the major musical productions for Arts and Learning Conservatory at Vanguard University. I am also the Vocal Director at Music Theater of Orange County. I teach piano and voice for 45 students at Virtuosos Russian Music Academy in Fountain Valley. I have been the tenor soloist for the Oratorio Choir and Orchestra at the University of Northern Iowa. Performed in thirteen countries as a professional singer. I performed in 49 states in the USA for 18 years. I have recorded 15 CDs.

Having fun while learning is my philosophy. Your math, reading, and comprehension skills improve greatly with the practice and skills of performing in music.

To those that wonder- if she is so great then why is she teaching?! Well, my goal in life has always been- to make my income as a musician. In my early years I DID IT-- I was successful as a back up singer with Rod Stewart, Julio Iglesias and others. Then I did receive a recording contract with 3 CDs out with the GEFFEN label and then I became a HAS BEEN that never really was;-) I wish I had someone like me- teaching the stage presence, how to hold a microphone!, how to confidence with my singing and playing EVERY day and build on it. And the music business itself! So I have a WEALTH of knowledge to share for YOUR benefit and maybe some current networks to get you to be successful with YOUR hopes and dreams in music too!
Dream, but ACT on those dreams so you have NO regrets. Those who can DID and NOW they...

As a child I watched from the doorway as my older sister took her piano lessons. From that experience I taught myself to play the piano. My formal training came in college where I received my BA in Applied Music in piano and voice. I studied classical music and opera from a visiting professor from Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore MD. I graduated with honors and gave my Town Hall performance in the Spring of my Senior year. I had a passionate desire to be involved in music, to hear it and to perform it. I spent several years singing with the San Diego Opera Company, performing lead roles in Musical Theater and soloing in concerts from Monterrey to San Diego, CA. While still a student in college, I taught piano to children from the local community, so I have accumulated decades of teaching experience. Nothing brings me greater pleasure than to see an individual "blossom" into their creative self. Whether it is for a student's own enjoyment, audition preparation, recital performance or...

Hello! My name is Tayler and I am a professional singer/actor/dancer. I graduated from USC's School of Theatre with a bachelor's degree in Theatre with an emphasis in musial theatre. I have been trained in bell canto opera as a singer for over ten years, have danced in and choreographed over 50 musicals, and have been acting in musicals and plays for 14 years. As a student over the years, I have so loved learning and discovering my crafts! As a teacher, it is my desire to take what I have learned and to instill the same knowledge and passions of this wonderful industry into the students that I teach. My belief is that learning the core of all these trades can train you to do any style, and I believe my training will do exactly that. For example, I was trained in opera, and with that core training, my main profession is singing and I perform in all styles: folk, jazz, blues, classic rock, gospel, opera, top 40's, you name it! I have toured with bands throughout the country and have...

Hello everyone! I'm Stacy and I'm thrilled to meet you! I've been teaching music, dance, and theatre for a few years now. I have my BA in Musical Theatre from California State University Chico and I studied at the prestigious Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland. I've also attended Chadwick School, Idyllwild Arts, Oklahoma City University, and CSU Summer Arts in Fresno. I have been performing ever since I started at the age of eight. I've performed from LA to Northern CA, Fresno to Oklahoma, Idyllwild to Dublin and now I would love to share what I've learned in 15 years with you. I am extremely integrated in the arts community and would love you to join it as well. Whether you want to pursue music professionally or just learn for fun, my professional experience will get you to where you want to go. Let's do this!