Roger “Cali” W. was born in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of eleven, his family relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While growing up in Florida he pursued his love of music. This began with seven years of guitar lessons followed by four years of piano lessons. In high school he was in the jazz band under the direction of Columbia music publisher, Jack Marek. In the jazz band Cali played guitar until his senior year when he switched to the bass guitar.
After graduating high school, Cali began voice training under Kay Harrison Kramer. Miss Kramer has trained artists ranging from the hard rock band Saigon Kick to Scott Weiland, lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
He relocated to Los Angeles, California in 2000, where his musical ambitions flourished. He taught keyboards, choir and beginning drama at Carney Educational Services. At Clancey’s restaurant in Glendale, California, Cali was the live sound engineer for artists on Capitol and Blue...

Certified teacher and professional musician with over 20 years experience. My credits include work for the Music center of Los Angeles, the California Arts Council, feature films and TV sound track work with MGM, Paramount, Lucasfilm, Expo, major label recording and performances for Nonesuch Elektra Asylum and others. Masters degree in music performance and a BS in music education.

Hello, my name is Cindy and I am a vocal and instrumental instructor. I received my BA and MAT degrees from Pepperdine University. I have taught privately for over 25 years in the San Fernando Valley, along with Pasadena and Simi Valley areas. During college I performed in several operas including The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretal with the Burbank Symphony Orchestra. After college, I was a member of Musical Americans, a select touring group from Southern California under the direction of K. Gene Simmonds that toured South America and Japan. I also served as a minister of music at a local church for several years.

I began playing the piano at the age of 7. My mother and sister were taking lessons and, when they had finished practicing I would go into the piano and play what they had just played. My mother figured that I was the one with the talent so I got the lessons. When I was 9, I became interested in the violin. Back in those days, it was required for you to take...

I have been playing various hand percussion (doumbek, djembe, cajon, conga, frame drum, daf, zills, and the occasional random passerby) for more than ten years. I have been teaching for more than five years, in one on one lessons, as well as in classroom settings and group workshops. I am also a facilitator at Remo RMC, in North Hollywood, CA, and an instructor at Pasadena City College.

I am a professional recording artist and performer, and am the Percussion Director and Lead Drummer of Twisted Gypsy, and of the Rhythm Caravan.

All of that really means that I have a firm background on not only the theoretical aspects of percussion, but also on the practical aspects of how drumming actually works. And, I can explain it in ways that help students to grow, without being overwhelming.

As a teacher I always focus on fun, relaxation, and confidence. My curriculum is based on steady progress, achievement, and exploration. From brand new drummers, all the way to...

Hi there, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years. Music is all I have ever done with my career, except for a short stint as a preschool teacher. I am currently a working musician and recording engineer. I run a private recording studio in the San Fernando Valley, and gig with multiple bands: Ie. The Music Connection & 5th Avenue Entertainment. I am happily married with three children, and I occasionally assist my children's music teacher in middle school with their advanced band summer program. I record their ensembles for their end of the year programs. I lead worship at a church in the San Fernando Valley, and work with the musicians to develop their skills. While I am focusing on teaching Guitar and Drums, I play the following instruments: Drums, Guitar, Piano, and all types of Percussion. There is a lot to learn about music, and I am ready and willing to begin the journey with you or your child.

I have performed as an actor and a singer throughout Southern California, and also in France. I have extensive training in vocal pedagogy and opera, and also more than 15 years of experience playing guitar. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in vocal performance and Opera, and it will be my second Master's, the first one being in audio engineering and music composition.

Noted violinist and gifted educator. Studied with H. Harutyunyan and V. Khachatryan, students of the great violinist L. Kogan. Tigran N. has been teaching Violin and Viola to students of all ages for over 15 years. He received his Master's degree in Music Performance from The Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan, Armenia and his Bachelor of Music from Babajanyan State Music College. In addition to teaching, he has performed and recorded with several orchestras, has composed and arranged several pieces including his own album. He is a highly educated individual who enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise with students interested in learning.

Play Music From Day One - Make Your Own Songs - I focus on helping you play music from the first moment of your first lessons with me. I've played and performed with hundreds of musicians in styles like blues, jazz, rock, pop, classical and everything in between - and had over 1,000 guitar students. As you can imagine this experience and knowledge will benefit you greatly when you take lessons with me.
I focus on your goals and make even difficult or complicated things simple. You'll advance to new insights and new abilities as a guitar player with every single lesson, so you can look forward to it. I am educated at the University Of Copenhagen in Denmark and Berklee College Of Music in Boston.
If you are interested in songwriting and composition you'll have the advantage of studying with me, that I have composed hundreds of pieces of music in pretty much any style you can imagine, and I love sharing my insights and helping my students develop their own music styles and...

Originally from Minnesota, I have been a devoted music educator for over 35 years. I have spent much of my career as a private piano and voice teacher, but I also spent 25 years in the classroom as a general music teacher and director for grades K-12. I have directed school bands and choirs and musicals (high school and community), jazz and pop choirs, talent shows, and community and church choirs.

Highly Educated with a Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Certifications, etc. I love most being a supportive, nurturing, and relatable teacher for all of my students.

I am a professional vocal soloist. I have performed many lead roles in Musicals, and participated in countless vocal ensembles. I was a finalist at the Graduate Level at a competition for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). I have been a soloist with local symphony orchestras multiple times. I've performed abroad as a vocalist and clarinetist in a USO Tour that included Spain, Germany, and...

Marc is an instrumentalist, artist, and music educator. He is currently attending Cal State Northridge as a music major. He specializes in cello, drums, and piano. Marc has years of experience with playing in orchestras, rock bands, writing and performing with various song writers, along with experience in recording studios.

Since 2010 Marc has worked as a private music teacher one on one with students along with running a music class through Music Star Academy.

Myself -- I am student student studying guitar performance at CSU Northridge. I have been teaching music for 5 years, and have had students of all ages and playing styles who I have helped reach their musical goals.

Music has always been my true passion. When I was five, I started playing piano using my attuned hearing. Improvising music and utilizing a great number of its variations gave me a great deal of pleasure and became my second nature. When teaching my students, I strive to have them inherit my skills and passion for this wonderful form of art.
Music is a lifetime source of enjoyment and one of the means of developing many important skills such as self-discipline, concentration, imagination, creativity and self- confidence. That's what I have experienced from my childhood through adult.