Music is the means to create a portal into our souls, so that we may see each other for who and what we are, not merely as what we do. I want to help foster those young, middle-aged, and not-as-young how to tap into their own soul portals through music so that they may find others' as well. I believe that in order to entertain others with your voice or your instrument playing, one must first be able to entertain oneself - all the while having fun doing it! As a recent graduate of the University of California, Davis with a double major in Music History & Ethnomusicology and African-American & African Studies; a former co-host of the popular hip-hop radio show ATF Radio: All Things Fresh on KDVS 90.3FM; a former Music Director of The Afterglow of UC Davis; and a current Vocal Music Performance graduate student at the University of Redlands, I have come in contact and learned from a vast amount of different musicians and professionals. A classically-trained bass-baritone with roots...

With many years of experience in both piano and vocal performance in Los Angeles and in England and my teaching in the Inland Empire, my students experience a rich and rewarding time of learning.

I received my formal education in piano performance from the Royal Academy Of Music in London and in Rhodesia. I also attended the Kwanagoma College Of music in Rhodesia and studied organ under the famous Dr. Olaff Axelson of Germany.

I also attended the University Of Redlands where I studied piano pedagogy.

I studied voice with Suzann Luckather of the Alhambra Academy Of Music in Los Angeles and also with Maestra Marya Basaraba, director of the California Philharmonic 200 voice chorus.

I further studied with the international vocal coach and concert pianist, Armin Gazulamian.

My current vocal coach is the world famous tenor, Guiltiero Negrini of the Metropolitan Opera House New York.

I fully enjoy teaching music and theater to others and spreading the art of performance, reaching out to all generations. I believe in customizing every lesson to be unique for my students in a way that will serve their individual needs. I teach with patience and encouragement and believe that students prosper and improve much more from a positive experience. My lessons are intended to be fun and influential in a positive light that can lead to a rewarding career, hobby, or just for personal enjoyment!

Every since I was a little girl, I have been devoted to the arts. When I began college, I knew that music was my path. As a music major I developed a deeper understanding of music theory, piano, voice, and theater. I recieved my A.A. in Music at College of the Desert and my Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Redlands- which I attended on a music scholarship. I have played leading roles in several operas and musicals in Southern California, including Gianni Schicchi, Die...

Hello there, my name is Jason H. and I am here to give quality lessons to eager people. I have 22 years of hands on experience that I can offer my students and I am more than happy to do so. I have spanned across the entire musical spectrum regarding styles and I have been in front and behind the scenes of the music industry. I am also a husband and a father, so I can relate to boys, girls, young and old! I have been playing drums since I was 8 years old, recording since I was 16 and running a sound production company since I was 22. Other interests of mine are History, Hockey, Baseball, (I still play both when I have time) Hiking, Bike riding, Videography, Teaching and Parenting.

I started playing gigs at 14 with my first serious band “Imperial Dub” featuring the current singer and guitarist of “Inhale” and we played all over So Cal for a few summers. At 18 I went to college and devoted 60 units to music, audio and video production. From 18-22 I learned about all...

Welcome to TakeLessons.com... My name is Vai and I am extremely passionate about educating the world in music. I have been trained in music since the age of 7 when I learned to play classical piano. I began singing at a very young age in church and school. At the age of 17 I received proper vocal training for the first time at the California State University, San Bernardino. In the Spring of 2011 I completed my BA in Music from CSUSB. I believe in sharing the gift of music with as many souls as possible.

I started singing professionally at the age of fourteen. I have had leading roles in semi-professional theatre productions since I was seventeen. I have also been assistant director, musical director, choreographer, costumer and writer for many productions from West Side Story to My Fair Lady to Camelot. In the theatre I have worked with and trained children and adults of all ages. I have also conducted summer camps that were theatre workshops for children. I am a school teacher and I teach music and drama to children from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I have been giving voice lessons for more than twenty years. I tailor my programs based on the needs of my students. I am passionate about music and I love being able to share that with other individuals who are passionate about music. I have worked with children and adults who told me "I cannot sing" and have shown them that, once you understand how your voice works, you can do things you never dreamed you could do. I will...

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...

B.A. in music performance & composition
M.M. in music composition (Pending)
18 years of musical experience ranging from piano performance, vocal performance, composition and audio engineering.

You will benefit greatly from what I can teach you. I will give you examples to practice, create specific music assignments that will benefit you the student more.

You will gain an understanding of the inner workings of music while learning the techniques necessary to perform the music that you desire to effectively. You can be certain that with me as your teacher you will have fun, learn something and grow as a person.

A little about me...
I am a musician who has always been in love with music. I work for myself mainly but also "for hire". I have worked on anything from CD recordings to Live recordings to simply creating lead sheets for a worship team.
I wrote my first piano piece at the age of 8 without any formal knowledge of music. I didn't write the...

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...

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.