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...

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.

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...

Music has been my passion since I was very young.

Started off as a member of the church Junior choir and then went on to take my first piano class in the first grade.

Come high school, I was already joining rock bands as a pianist and a lead singer.
Took up the guitar in December 1990.

Since then I have been playing in amateur and professional bands, occasionally doing studio work for demos, soundtracks and tv commercials, while going to the UST Conservatory of Music.

I have also been teaching for the Yamaha School of Music since 92-93, and through all the gigs, shows, concerts, studios and stages I've performed in--I know that teaching teh next generation of musicians has always been my calling.

With my teaching experience, I can say that I've dealt with all the different kinds of personalities that a student would have. As much as we all have unique character traits, I believe that every student has a unique approach to learning that when you tap into it, you...

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.

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...

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.

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.

For seven years now, Samantha has combined her love of music with her passion of cultivating an understanding and affinity to music in others by maintaining a private voice and piano studio for all ages and levels. As a performer herself, Samantha understands what it is like to be a student. Therefore, she makes it a goal to create a warm and nurturing environment while simultaneously challenging and daring her students to reach beyond what they think is possible.

A current voice student wrote this about Samantha:

"I love taking lessons with Samantha! She really has a lot of patience and works well with my voice. She doesn't give up on helping me reach notes, and makes me realize that I can do more with my voice than I would expect. She has developed my voice in the best way possible. I look forward to every lesson with her!"

In addition to teaching, Samantha maintains an active performance schedule as an opera singer. Described as being “silver-voiced,” soprano...

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.

Nicole B., Soprano/Musician is receiving her Masters of Music from CSU, Northridge while actively working as a professional vocalist for groups like the Verdi Chorus, St. Luke's Episcopal, St. Mark's Presbyterian and playing countless roles in opera's and musicals around the Los Angeles area! Nicole has had a lifetime involvement in voice, theatre, songwriting and music and branched a career as a singer songwriter in the Santa Barbara area under the name "Nikki Bee". Nicole has also worked in the pop industry with the four girl pop group "Women of Wealth" based out of Montecito, CA and featured on KEYT with guest star John Cleese. Coming from a family of artists and musicians, Nicole has always found the art within live performance to be the inspiration for her life and her career. Melding artist expression with technical ability, Nicole’s talents and passion make her a performer and teacher with the ability to bridge honest and natural acting skills with a powerful and studied...