Hi, I was born in Ukraine in 1982, and left for the states in 1989. I studied musical composition at UCSD, and have taught Orchestra at many public and private schools in San Diego for over a decade. I played in many ensembles of varying styles on various instruments. The combination of all these experiences have led me to create a complete music system.

Hello! My name is Allen and I've been playing guitar for 13 years, and teaching for the past 8. I've been performing and writing since the age of 16 with bands in many styles. I'm originally from Santa Maria, CA, and I obtained my knowledge of music theory, performance, and songwriting skills from taking private lessons in the central coast at a place called Coelho's Academy of Music. Our head instructor, Jerry Coelho, was a student of the late Howard Roberts and was one of the first graduating students to who helped to establish Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT), currently known as The Musicians Institute. After dedicating 4 years of private lessons under Jerry and his other top instructors, my hard work payed off and I was given the opportunity take students of my own. For the following two years, I've managed to consistently teach 40 students per week. I decided to move forward and take my musical experience with me to San Diego, where I currently teach, write, record, and...

I am a graduate of Kalamazoo College, where I earned a dual-degree BA in music & psychology in 2009, and Teachers College Columbia University, where I earned my EdM in music education in 2011. I teach upright bass, bass guitar, and guitar, and my number one goal is to make you feel as though your interests for your music study are always kept in mind as we work together. I like to incorporate composition and creativity into private lessons in addition to playing songs and repertoire, and believe there is something of musical value in every song or piece.

Hi everyone! I'm a hard-working musician with a background in live performance, songwriting, composition, and home recording. I want to help you perform the music you love, whether you're playing to your family, your webcam, or a 15,000 seat arena. I have been teaching private music lessons since 2007.

I am a graduate of UCSD, where I completed my bachelor's degree in music theory and composition. I have taken years of private lessons, played bass, guitar, and mandolin in local and touring bands, and released three albums of original music. I want to make your goals accessible.

TakeLessons.com Instructor since 2005, Jason M. is now available for online lessons nationwide featuring mutiple-camera angles and a share screen experience leaving no stone unturned!

Jason has been playing guitar for over 15 years and teaching music since 1996. Although trained in standard teaching methods, he has developed his own method of teaching to positively enhance the student’s strength, dexterity, ear-training, memorization and techniques. His goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

This year Jason was also the Music Director at the National Guitar Workshop Day Jams rock camp where students ages 7-15 came out to form bands, record original material and master their craft. He also taught beginning to advanced guitar/ vocals/ performance and songwriting as hosted a recording clinic at the end of each day.

Jason has host student showcases/charity benefits where his students were able to get on stage...

I was introduced to the arts at a very early age. My mother gave me my father's harmonica around the age of four-years old. At that same age, I began drawing pictures by crayon, and then switched to ink pen. Drawing was my art until by the age of twelve I became interested in percussion from watching classmates practice their sticking technique on the cafeteria tables during their lunch period. The next year I enrolled into beginning band and quickly increased my talents to catch-up with my classmates by the next year.

I furthered my studies in music at Emporia State University in Emporia, KS. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998, and a Master of Music degree in 2001. While in college, I performed with the Kansas Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble and a Latin-rock band that toured throughout the eastern and southern area of Kansas and northern area of Oklahoma.

In 2002, I moved to San Diego, California to experience more worldly styles of music. I began teaching in...

Learning music should be both fun and challenging. I have been teaching at the private and college level for over 15 yrs now. If you are a true beginner, or have been playing for many years, but want to go to the next level, then I'm the guy for you.

I have been teaching and performing in the San Diego area for many years and have used that experience to develop lessons for any level of player. My program emphasizes all around musicianship in addition to technical ability. Being a musician is more than simply learning repertoire. I help my students get the skills needed to be capable, independent performers. While studying at UCSD, I was awarded double honors for my work in Guitar Performance and Composition. In 2010, I was given awards for "Most Outstanding Graduating Senior" and "Outstanding Classical Music Performance". In January of this year, my latest ensemble piece "Bell Music" was given its premiere in Zurich, Switzerland by Ensemble TaG.

I have been teaching music for about 20+ years. I'm completely self taught aside from some brief schooling at Musicians Institute of Los Angeles. I have taught myself how to read and write out musical notation by observing other great musicians and my own private studying along the way. I have found that whether your doing session or jamming with a band, the key is to listen.

Hello :) my name is Jaren, I am 20 years old, and married to my wonderful wife Jillian who is a Hospital Corpsman here at Balboa in the United States Navy! Phew! Long sentence haha. Together we have two cats! I started playing guitar at the age of 12, I learned on an acoustic guitar at first but quickly found that I liked the electric guitar a lot better. After I got the basics down I then found my acoustic guitar calling my name, and from there I was taught all kinds of unique acoustic guitar techniques from various people that I would love to teach to you! I have been teaching guitar and bass guitar professionally for four years now, I absolutely love teaching! I come from a christian background, being that my dad was a pastor, and that influences my teaching style. Instead of being rigid like some of the teachers I have had in the past, I truly just want to make sure that the student is having fun and enjoying the lesson. Learning an instrument shouldn't be a pain but rather a...

I've been playing guitar for 11 years, and singing since as long as I can remember. Singing and playing guitar is a lot of fun. It can be a wonderful way to develop patience, concentration and perseverance. But we need proper guidance in order to learn the right way.

In my case I received outstanding training as a child (both in choral singing and in classical music) and never regretted the long hours I spent rehearsing and practicing. The discipline it taught me gave me great strength in life. And when I picked up a guitar in college I discovered a wonderful instrument that I could take anywhere and share with others.

After a short career as a recording artist (see the videos in the next tab) I discovered my true calling, teaching. In the past few years I've been helping dozens of students discover their talents and find their voice, accompanying them as their skills develop and their confidence grow.

I teach kids ages 5 and up and adults both male and female. I'm 33...

I have been immersed in music for over 30 years. Almost everything i think, speak & act revolves somehow around music & culture. After watching way too much MTV as a kid I have walked the path of a guitar player & muso. The universe of music has taken me everywhere & beyond.

In our lessons I will encourage you to find something to get stoked about. Something you think is awesome. If you want to read music, we'll read. If you want to rock, we'll rock. If you want to do it all, we'll chart out a map to get there.

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sean