I've been surrounded by music literally my entire life - both of my parents were professional classical violinists, and my first word was "gig." Before taking up guitar, I'd studied piano and cello; as I focused more on guitar, that also led to interests in electronic music, recording production and engineering, and composition. I went on to obtain a BFA in guitar performance, and have been actively playing, writing, recording, and teaching for many years.

For beginning students, I combine basic playing technique with a solid foundation in musical fundamentals, including standard notation, rhythmic reading, and (when useful) tablature. For more advanced students, my specialty is in applying a number of core concepts (including theory, ear training, and technique) to a wide range of musical styles. I'll typically use examples from rock, jazz, and blues as ways of "connecting the dots" between core music concepts and their real-world application.

I have 40 years of Music Educational experience. Starting with a B.A. in Music Education and a B.S. in Music Composition & Theory. Both degrees are from Eastern Washington University.

I had the pleasure of teaching at King's Schools in Seattle, and Christ the King Academy in Poulsbo, Washington with a total of 8 years between the two. This included teaching Beginning and Intermediate Band classes for Elementary students. Band classes for the Jr. High and High School, Jazz Ensembles, Brass Ensembles, Orchestra and String Ensembles.

I also taught Choir for Elementary, Jr. High and High School, along with a special Vocal Ensemble.

Another fun thing I got to do was also coach teams in football, baseball, gymnastics, track and golf.

Since my Senior year in College I have been teaching private music lessons on many instruments. Because of my musical training, I am able to play and teach on all the Band and Orchestra instruments, including Combo instruments.

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Jan L. is a Grammy nominated award winning singer/songwriter, producer, actress, and artist developer. Her studio, Angel Diva Music, is designed to improve artist abilities on and off the stage as well as giving the clientele first-hand knowledge of the industry while increasing their creativity.

Backed by an extensive musical background debuting with the Philadelphia Orchestra and continuing her career singing with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic, Jan L. went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Education in Opera at Temple University and two Master’s Degrees from Combs College of Music in Theatre Arts and Composition.

Jan is the author of the performance book called "Once More With Feeling."

Jan’s accolades in music continued as she wrote “Damaged” for the newest Ralph Lauren Polo website campaign and composed a television theme for Lou Rawls called "Knock Outs". Rounding out her already stellar résumé, Jan L. has worked with Narada Michael Walden,...

I have two passions in life: Music, and helping others. Teaching music is the best of both worlds for me. My goal with music has always been to inspire others the way other great musicians have inspired me. I believe music lessons can benefit everyone in someway. Music is a combination of art and math and is a positive way for anyone to express themselves. Can you imagine a world without it? How boring and monotonous!
Since the age of 6 months in the womb, Taylor has been touring internationally and been a part of major recording sessions! Being the son of two well known L.A. musicians, Hollye (professional singer and songwriter) and Troy (professional guitarist, keyboard player, producer, and composer), Taylor's many accomplishments at a young age come as no surprise.
Taylor got his first drum set at the age of 10, and since then has been consistently studying, performing, touring, recording, and teaching in the L.A. area and abroad. In 2000, Taylor joined...

I've been teaching piano, cello, voice and theory in Los Angeles for over thirty years, helping students develop their particular interests in music and to encourage them to reach their personal goals. I love the classics but many of my students want to play popular music, contemporary sounds and jazz and that is fine too. I received my BA in music at UCLA and a Master's at Cal State Northridge. I conduct vocal and bell choirs, run a concert series, play chamber music, sing in a band and teach in the Community College District in addition to running my private studio.

My name is Tayler and I am a recent graduate from Mount St. Mary's college. I majored in child psychology with a minor in biology. I have a passion for working with kids. I believe that knowledge is something that should be spread among ones' community, and I can do so by helping kids.


One of the best ways to learn is to teach. Many academic studies support this idea and show that students who are able to explain and teach concepts retain far more information and perform better on tests than those who simply "memorize facts." Therefore, I strive to conduct lessons in a way that gives students the understanding, opportunity and confidence to "teach" the material as well. I have a very bubbly, outgoing personality and love being around people.

With three #1 records and four top ten records in the UK. Three top forty albums in the U.S. and 20 million records sold worldwide written and produced for multi platinum recording artists including Jordan Knight (NKOTB), O Town, No Mercy, top UK artists Shola Ama, (best new artist) A1 and many more, STEVIE B. continues to make his mark in the record business. To write and produce hit records, Stevie takes from his experience as a songwriter being mentored by legendary producer/songwriter Thom Bell, one of the founding fathers of “Gamble, Huff & Bell” the iconic Philadelphia sound. As a writer/producer signed to Warner Chappell Music. As a recording artist with RCA records. As a live performer fronting his top drawing original R&B band in the L.A. music scene and from his company, Artist Vocal Development where he develops vocalists, preparing them to make records and tour such as the Velvet Angels signed to "Island Def Jam" after Vocal Development with Stevie. Having...

Hey guys! I'm Jay, and I'll make this short. I love teaching a variety of subjects because of my variety of experiences--Masters from USC, write music for the No. 1 kids' show "LEGO NInjago," performed music all around the world. I've taught ages 4 to 72, and nothing is more rewarding than sharing what I've learned with the person who will do it next!

I have been sharing the joy of playing guitar with others since 1983. I attended Guitar Institute of Technology from September 1984 to September 1985 and still hold the title as the youngest female graduate at the school to this day. I later earned a Masters degree in teaching and learning to enhance my skills as a teacher in music and in other areas of education; but I learned some very valuable skills in my graduate program that give me an edge over teachers without an advanced degree. I have studied how people learn, how learning styles vary and how to identify and accommodate various learning styles in order to get the most from each individual student and teach each student in the most effective manner according to their particular learning style.

Individualized training to best suit the needs, skill level and goals of each student in all genres of music. I tailor each lesson to meet my student's music aspirations. I'm creative, patient and caring.

I'm a Berklee College of Music Graduate in Vocal Performance. I've coached voice students, taught contemporary music theory lessons and conducted performance labs in all genres of music, all ages, privately and in a group setting for the past eight years. I've established my own private vocal studio and taught in-home lessons in Sydney Australia before moving to Los Angeles.

Aside from being a teacher, I'm also a session singer and have performed with various general business bands in contemporary Jazz R&B Pop ensembles in Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Sydney and Jakarta. Now I'm based in Los Angeles CA where I manage and perform with my band “Soul Seasonings” www.soulseasoningsband.com. I'm also currently working on my own original compositions.

​I have been playing for over twenty years and teaching for over ten years, to children and adults. I have a positive, encouraging teaching style with an emphasis on meeting each individual student's needs, in their pursuit of learning how to play drums.

I have played in bands of all styles; Rock, Punk, Blues, Funk, Metal, Progressive Metal, Traditional Jazz, and Fusion in clubs across Southern California such as the Key Club, The Roxy, and the House of Blues, Hollywood, as well as in Las Vegas, NV, the Pacific Northwest, and Chicago, IL. My versatile background makes it possible for you to learn any style that you want to play on the drums.

I was privately trained and have continued to study percussion through the years. I completed a jazz album with the direction of Bruce Eskovitz of the University of Southern California's music department (2001). In 2010 I performed at Universal Studios, Hollywood, produced by director Dwight Kennedy. Currently, I play in several...

Ever since I received my first drum set for Hannukah at age 8, I've been studying and playing percussion and drums. Immediately it became one of my passions in life. All my life I've been surrounded by music and art! My cousin Jessica is a songwriter, my cousin Phoebe is a violinist, my dad is an artist and my mom is passionate about music. I grew up listening to the music that my parents often put on, to name a few... The Beatles, Stan Getz, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Yes, Joe Sample, and Todd Rundgren. With all of these influences so close to me it wasn't hard for me to realize my calling.


In elementary school I expanded my musical circle and met friends who I still play music with today. I played drums for bands in elementary, middle, and high school, including the school jazz ensembles, jazz club, high school marching band, and Camerata (advanced boys & girls choir). I have also been part of various orchestras, concert bands,...