For over 30 years, David has had a passion for the piano. Classically trained as a child by numerous teachers, David has mastered the expressive aspect of piano accompanied by a solid rhythmic foundation. Currently, he performs with corporate acts from Boston to San Diego. David is also a composer and is currently supporting the release of his 3rd CD! A graduate of San Francisco State University with a focus on Music Theory, David has been teaching students for over eight years. By living the music on a daily basis, David is easily able to channel that energy through the lesson and to the student.

They're both pop music! One just happens to be 200 years old.

Berklee College of Music graduate from Boston, MA with a passion for all genres, though mainly popular music. For me, music has always been about having fun and doing what feels natural, and I try to pass this on to my students.

In all seriousness, if it's not fun, why do it?

I'm super laid back, but I refuse to let you spend your money, or someone else's, on lessons like it's going out of style. I believe that the more fun you have with music, the more you'll want to play, and as a result, the better a musician you will become.

If I had to choose one singular goal in life, it would be to help others experience the same joy and well-being through music that I have! I believe music is one of the purest expressions of emotion and greatly enriches the lives of whoever it touches.
I began my own musical journey when I began piano lessons at the age of seven. I loved playing and even began composing a few of my own tunes as soon as I knew how to read the notes on the staff. By the time I graduated high school, I already had a paying position as a pianist at Redeemer by the sea Lutheran Church and knew that music was what I wanted to do as a career. I attended Point Loma Nazarene University, graduating in 2011 with a double major in piano performance and music education. Although classical piano was my primary focus throughout college, I also extensively studied music theory, composition, pedagogy, and taught myself improvisation. I had many opportunities to accompany for choirs, vocal soloists, and...

Hello students and parents! I'm Carlos, I won't bore you with a lengthy description of myself, but I'll tell you a bit about my teaching background, education and why I love teaching music!

I received a BM in Trumpet Performance and Bio-musicology (how music affects the brain/body) from San Diego State University.

I have had over 10 years experience in Music Education and Trumpet Performance, I have performed with a wide range of distinguished groups all across California, from the Tulare County Symphony to San Diego's Own Westwind Brass Quintet. As a passionate music educator, I spend my free time teaching music to children of impoverished communities in Ecuador.

As founder and director of S.A.H.L.U.D.'s Music Education program (a non-profit organization) my team of dedicated music educators and I travel abroad to share the gift of music with others that are less fortunate.

I am a classically trained trumpet player, but jazz was - and always will be - my first...

An international performing artist, Rebecca H. has most recently performed in Italy with the 2010 Tuscia Opera Festival in Cosi fan tutte as Fiordiligi, along with various recitals and concerts in the San Diego area. Rebecca was also on the faculty of the festival, teaching voice and Italian lessons to the American students who come over to participate. She has also sung concerts and recitals in New York City, London, Edinburgh, Rome and Perugia, Italy as well as locally here in California and Florida. Upcoming performances include Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with the Concert Opera of San Diego (June 2011) as well as the soprano soloist in the Mozart Coronation Mass (Sept. 2011) with Maestro Vignati in Carlsbad at the Fall Masterworks Concert at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

Rebecca received her Bachelor in Music degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She is completing her Masters studies at the University of California, San Diego. She has also...

Francesca has over 20 years of experience polishing her guitar talents. While working towards her BA in Music Education and English, she carried a full teaching roster with over 30 students and still managed a 4.0 GPA from Cal State University at Los Angeles. Francesca's musical dexterity has taken her touring in four continents and has allowed her to perform with some of the most prestigious artists in the industry, including the Donald Briniger Singers, her own pop/rock bands Minor Setback and Franki and the Ntelegents, and even playing the banjo in The Three Penny Opera.

Francesca started teaching music at the early age of 16 with great success. She was on the faculty at California Music Academy, Cornelia Connelly High School, Pasadena Saturday Music Conservatory, and Sawday and Holmes Music and she has taught classrooms of up to 70 choir students. Francesca has high expectations and is skilled in helping her students reach their goals. With a constant effort to maintain...

Kevin T. is a music professor at MUM, Vice president of the San Diego Songwriters guild, and CEO of Songwriting Planet. He is an instructor of guitar, bass, voice, piano, songwriting, composition, orchestration, jazz arranging, music theory, ear training, production and engineering, and music business and career development. He graduated from Musicians Institute with a performance certificate, received his BA degree with honors from Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Songwriting and Performance, and received his Masters degree in Music Composition from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music.

Kevin has written and performed myriad and diverse styles of music which include everything from jazz, rock, funk, country, blues, fusion, R&B, and classical, to world music and avant-garde. Kevin has recorded CDs and has been the songwriter, arranger, and bandleader for several original music groups. Stress Factor Zero combines rock with funk and jazz. Cloud Ex is...

Jason has been playing guitar for over 15 years and teaching music since 1996. He instructs students, ages 5 to 105 years old, in music theory, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, keyboard and acoustic guitar. 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.

Jason has been transcribing for guitar and bass since the age of 18 and since then has become a master of the craft including both 5 line staff and tablature, hand-crafted exercises and deconstructions to better enhance the students learning. Artists and genres that Jason has experience with range from Classic Americana, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Guns N' Roses, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Led Zepplin, Robert Johnson as well as a selection of pop music such as Jason Mraz,...

Do you want a teacher who keeps you motivated and focused, who can show you all the skills of a well-rounded musician in a relaxed, friendly environment? I am the teacher for you! With a solid foundation in classical technique and jazz improvisation theory, I can tailor a plan for you to achieve your dreams in any style.

Jordan was born and raised in the El Centro, California where he began playing the alto sax in the elementary band program. At the age of 12, he began his study of guitar and drums, performing in several rock and ska bands around his home town and San Diego. At age 14, is where he found his love for brass instruments when he took up the trombone. While in high school he became a featured soloist with the Imperial Valley College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of the legendary trumpeter Jimmy Cannon. It was this that lead Jordan to accept the Constance Weldon Music Scholarship to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.

While performing...

I have worked with hundreds of students of all ages in the San Diego area for the past 21 years and before that, in various parts of the country. My mission was to help them succeed in their music education. Along with this learning experience, we had a lot of fun accomplishing this goal. I was gratified to see the progress made and the confidence gained in so many instances.
I graduated with a BS in Music Education with a major in voice and piano. I sang with many choral groups around the country. I taught public school music for 35 years al all levels. I also taught private voice and piano.
I have always gotten along with students. Our choral groups had a retention of 99% year after year.

Why would I make a great teacher for you?
I am creative, patient, have a sense of humor, I have a very diverse background in music and life.

Why am I qualified to teach you?
I have studied with excellent teachers locally and around the world.
I continue to strive for excellence as a professional teacher and performer. I attend workshops and seminars in order to keep up to date with all of the newest techniques and publications of music.

I am affiliated with all of the major universities in the city and I have professional references.

I focus on YOU the student to help you obtain YOUR goals.

BIOGRAPHY
Renee started her musical studies of piano at the age of six. A San Diego native, Renee attended the University of Miami and branched off into the elements of Jazz and Classical voice. She returned to Point Loma Nazarene University to continue her studies in Vocal Performance while focusing in musical theater and choral accompanying.

Renee has performed a...

I hold a BA in Music Education with an emphasis in piano performance. My experience includes accompanying choirs, small groups, and soloists; playing keyboard in a band; performing in a duo piano ensemble for community functions; performing as part of an orchestra; and playing keyboard in the studio.

I began teaching in high school, when my first students were neighbor children, and I discovered the satisfaction the comes with introducing music into people's lives. I enjoy teaching all ages. My students have ranged from beginners to advanced. My students (and their parents) comment on my patience and enthusiasm. I welcome more students to inspire with a love a music!