Find the best visual arts lessons expert at an affordable price
Popular subjects:
A Better Way to Learn
Expert Teachers
Top rated instructors guide you in every step of your journey
Personalized Lessons
Your style, your pace. Customized lessons designed for you
100% Guaranteed
Try a lesson. If you're not satisfied we'll refund your unused balance
Popular Visual Arts Teachers in San Jose, CA
Or other areas around you:
Connect Locally or Online
Local Lessons
No matter where you live, chances are we can introduce you to an amazing teacher in your neighborhood. You can take lessons in the privacy of your own home or at your teacher's location.
Online Lessons
Is your dream teacher on the other side of the country? No problem. Now, you can meet your teacher online on your smartphone or using a webcam on your computer. The world is your classroom!
How it works
Here's why 2 million people a month use TakeLessons
Match
Find your perfect piano teacher in under 3 minutes. Need help finding the right teacher? Call our friendly student counselors at 877-310-1872.
Meet
Your instructor will motivate, support, and inspire you. Meet up with your teacher in person or connect with them online anywhere around the world!
Master
Each piano lesson is customized to help you grow. Learn faster and easier than ever with personal attention from an expert instructor.
Educating The World
310
Lifelong learning subjects offered
6483
Amazing, inspiring, supportive teachers
2,045,044
People that use our platform each month
4M+
Lessons given around the world
Why TakeLessons?
- Easy and Hassle-Free
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Background Checked Teachers
- Over 4 million Lessons Given
Hear From TakeLessons Students
Over the past 12 years, we've given over 4,000,000 lessons to happy customers around the world.
"Deron is very patient. He teaches me different techniques from start of painting, to finishing touches. He is knowledgeable and can convey them clearly. He makes
the painting session fun and I like t..."
Took Painting lessons with Deron C.
"Deron has been flexible with our schedule. Our daughter (13yr) enjoys taking class with him."
Took Drawing lessons with Deron C.
"Deron is an absolute joy to work with. My dude ran off immediately after the lesson to draw some more. Now that's a positive review. :)"
Took Illustration lessons with Deron C.
"Had a great lesson with David, Decided to purchase a few hour one time lesson to paint a picture with my wife. David did a great job. I was very happy how he accommodated us and the time he put in bef..."
Took Acrylic Painting lessons with David Z.
View More
Popular Visual Arts Articles from our Blog
How to Draw Caricatures: Pointers from a Professional Artist
As a student of art, you can explore everything from watercolors to sculpting to photography and more! If you’re interested in learning how to draw caricatures (and how to improve your overall creative skills), take a look at these pointers and FAQs from full-time artist Mike V., who teaches in Bridgeport, CT:
1) What are the steps for drawing caricatures? How does it differ from other types of drawing?
The first thing to do is to familiarize yourself with human anatomy, especially faci
Photo Gear Essentials: What You Need to Get Started as a Photographer
Photo gear choices are seemingly endless these days. Camera equipment and accessories, made for every conceivable photography pursuit and use, may leave you with too many questions.
What should I buy first? What comes next? Then, what are the "nice to have" but I could live without? Should I purchase professional camera equipment?
Depending on the style and subjects you want to photograph, the photo gear has different priorities. Here's what they are:
First Purchases
A camera, two batter
Photoshop vs. Lightroom for Editing Time-Lapse Photography
Once you've done your time-lapse photography, how should you edit it all together? Here, Pasadena, CA teacher Nathan H. shares his recommendations, plus the pros and cons of using Photoshop and Lightroom...
So you just finished your amazing time-lapse of the sky. You’ve composed your shot. You’ve made sure nothing went wrong. You’ve waited an hour for your camera to take 600 images. It was a long, painful process.
But it’s over, and now it’s time to head to some post-p