It is my experience that no matter what kind of music you end up playing a solid classical piano background is invaluable. I was privately trained in classical piano from the ages 5 - 17 in Los Angeles, California. My teachers were Mary Brady, Mae Gilbert Reese and Jeane Weiss. I graduated from Harvard High School and then graduated from UCLA with BA in art. I am a Los Angeles based artist and composer. Recently I was nominated Best Music Director of the year by the L.A. Weekly for my work on 'Head the Musical' at the Met Theater Los Angeles in 2010. I am currently mounting an opera I wrote at the Met Theater. I have been teaching private piano lessons to students ages 8 to adult for the last six years.

My experience as a musical director has honed my skills as a good communicator and teacher. I know how to get people trained and motivated to perform on stage with confidence no matter what their skill level.

I have been studying music and playing guitar and bass for 24 years. I have worked with Grammy-award-winning songwriters for Sony as an engineer, and wrote, recorded and released more than 6 albums.

I am currently working with a new, groundbreaking teaching method developed by musical scientist, Alex Sioris, called Echometry. Echometry takes the mystery out of music. If you want to forget about all those confusing sharps, flats and key signature and get a real understanding of the way music actually relates to itself, I am here to help.

Hey, my name is Gabe. I'm a guitar player, musician, composer, producer and educator, and I have been playing professionally and teaching music for over 15 years. I have an undergraduate degree in music composition and theory, a Masters degree Jazz Studies with an emphasis in Guitar Performance, a Masters in Musicology, and I was a Doctoral Candidate in Musicology/ Ethnomusicology/ Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California.

My system of teaching is proven to get you playing in no time. Typically, beginning students are instructed via my "Basics Curriculum", and then move on to custom tailored sessions at the intermediate or advanced level. I am patient instructor and love working with beginners and getting them off to a good start, just as much as I enjoy taking advanced students to the next level.

Learning piano and guitar at a young age, I quickly developed an ear for music which led me in the direction of performance. Writing songs with the guitar as the main instrument gave me the framework needed to compose songs for various bands, tv theme songs, commercials and live theatre.
As an experienced school teacher I understand the importance of different learning approaches and creating a clear and enjoyable lesson plan the keeps the student both enlightened and focused. As a laid back person, I enjoy the interaction with the student and don't believe in only directing the course.
I thoroughly enjoy making music and equipping students with the skills needed to perform on their own.

From a young age, I have been deeply involved in the musical community. I began studying piano when I was three, and throughout my education, I’ve learned from such accomplished instructors as Belle Mehus and Christopher Taylor. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from The University of Mary in North Dakota, I continue to study, teach, perform, and compose. I’ve also studied guitar and bass for nearly twenty years.  I love playing and teaching these instruments because of the strong correlations between the way they are tuned and played and the way western music theory works—as well as the pure enjoyment that comes from them!  Additionally, I have twenty years of education in oboe and other woodwind instruments. I was principle oboist for two orchestras and reached the third round of auditions for 3rd oboe in The Minnesota Orchestra in 2006. Lastly, I have been an active vocalist since being a boy soprano in Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors...

Bryan Is a lifelong student trained in both Contemporary and Classical methodology. Bryan's extensive education paired with his passion for music make him the perfect teacher for any student. Bryan's love for music started at a young age. He began taking private guitar lessons at the age of 10 learning the basics. This knowledge has served as the basis for all of his musical training as it provided a strong backbone of fundamental skills to build upon. Graduating from the University of Oregon in 2005 with a degree in Music Theory, he practiced and perfected the classical approach to music. Bryan's education continued at the Musicians Institute based in the music capital of the world, Los Angeles. Here he diversified his music skills with vigorous training in the contemporary study of music. This contrast allows Bryan to teach everything from Rock n' Roll to Beethoven!

Bryan Specializes in the guitar and Bass Guitar; however, he is proficient in piano and drums as well. His...

If you're looking for fun lessons from beginner all the way to advanced, look no further.

Learn guitar, songwriting, bass, theory, eartraining, how to learn songs by ear, music reading, strumming, fingerstyle, picking, shredding, you name it. All styles. All levels.

I have both Masters and Bachelors degrees in music (guitar performance) from the University of Southern California, have written hundreds of songs with 3 solo albums to my credit, have played thousands of live and studio gigs, and have been teaching privately for 20 years and in the college classroom for over 12 years.

I love working with kids and adults, hobbyists, students, and professionals! ALL ARE WELCOME!

I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where at an early age was exposed to several
kinds of music through my parents and surroundings. I attended the American School of Rio de Janeiro, where I joined many bands and explored many different instruments.
I started to study music (theory, acoustic nylon guitar and bass) more seriously, and
soon was performing locally with many artists from Brazil. After high school, I
decided to pursue my music studies further and was accepted to the University of Miami
School of Music. I studied theory, piano, arranging, and composition. I focused my
studies on jazz and also studied upright bass and classical with Dr. Lucas Drew. After
attending University of Miami from 1989 until 1994, I started touring, performing, and
recording with many artists. I also started teaching music then. Here is some of the work I have done since then:
2012 - toured with Brazilian legend Dori Caymmi
• 2011 - toured with Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera (#1...

My life in music began when I was 4 years old, sitting beside my Mom while she sang and played the piano. Soon, I began singing and playing as well. At six years old, my first year in public school, I picked up the cello, which began my love of the stringed instruments. Then I decided that I wanted to move on to louder instruments, so I played trombone and baritone horn, of the brass family. By the age of ten, I’d already become a junior rock n’ roller and had my fill of studying classical instruments at my public school. I then began taking electric bass lessons at a local music store in the NY suburbs where I was raised. About a year later, I realized that I wanted more to do with my fingers, accompany my instrument playing with my voice, and have the option of going from rhythm to lead playing. While I learned a lot from bass and also enjoyed it very much, I realized that I needed to play guitar. It was my destiny. I started taking private lessons from a locally...

My name is Chad, and I am passionate about guitar! It wasn't until I was 14 years old that I picked up my first guitar, but from that point forward guitar has been a major part of my life. Since then, I have been able to write songs, record, and perform with the guitar in a variety of bands and musical settings. I have had the privilege of teaching guitar for the past 5 and 1/2 years to a variety of students, ages, and skill levels. During that time, I taught nine semesters of guitar in the classroom and completed my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. My experience and educational background allow me to offer quality, focused guitar instruction, in an engaging and fun atmosphere! The majority of my students range from 5 to 25 years of age, so I have a lot of experience with kids!

My goal as a teacher is to make music enjoyable and educational for any student. I meet each of my students at their level and my passion is to ensure that all of my students' musical dreams come true.

I have studied classical guitar and saxophone since 1999. I continued my studies of both instruments while at university. While at UNT, I learned how to play all of the wind and percussion instruments and I studied piano as well. I have played in several bands and I have recorded three albums with those various groups (all original music).

Education/Work Experience

-Earned undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas

-Earned a Master's Degree in Music at the University of Southern California

-Certified public school teacher

-Local area Session Guitarist/saxophonist

-8 years of private teaching experience; I have taught 100 students since opening my private music studio. I have taught students as young as 6 and as old as 48. I...

Brian discovered his talent and passion for teaching while still in college, and has been teaching guitar, piano and bass guitar in Southern California for over 20 years. Gifted at teaching students of all ages and abilities, he combines patience, creativity, imagination and boundless enthusiasm with solid professional training and experience. Brian also has over 10 years experience teaching piano and guitar to blind and autistic students.

A lifelong musician, Brian received his first musical training at the age of 4 and 5 years when his actor/singer Dad and musically talented Grandma taught him to sing and play the mandolin. He began piano lessons at age 5, and formal guitar instruction at the age of 10 years.

By the time he was a 14-year-old high school student, Brian was performing as lead guitarist in rock bands around Southern California, developing mastery of rock guitar and blues performance and improvisation. Brian went on to complete a Bachelor's Degree in...