Hip Hop & Rap Lessons in Westlake Village. Amazing Teachers.

As a professional hip hop lyricist/ Songwriter/ Performer, Music Producer and Showcase Organizer with seventeen (17) years of hard knock studies and ground-work interactions. In addition, the opportunity to engage in discussions with music executives such as Andre Harrell and Richard Spoon to entertainment attorneys like Carmen Giordano esq., Gabriel J. Marous esq. and Scot Fishman esq.

Teaching is a a gift and sharing is my passion. I have adopted this business motto from John Tisch and his book "Chocolate by the pillow isn't Good Enough". So, learning from me will save you more time and money than consulting with an attorney.

And giving you the lessons you need to become a successful independent hip-hop artists and producer is my alternate goal. What are you waiting for? Join me and learn-to-earn by doing what you love.

There aren't too many schools for rapping that I know of. I learned the way most people learn: on the streets of the city they live in. I've listened heavily to records across Hip-Hop history and I practice MCing regularly as part of my work as a song improviser. I combine techniques from Classical Poetry to modern vocabulary to raise the ceiling on what is possible for an MC.

Things you can expect in rap lessons from me...

-Freestyle: we'll build your confidence and toolset for off-the-top rhyming
-Verse-writing: I'll examine your verses and teach you to refine the writing and delivery to help you reach your audience
-Music Theory: most rappers don't even consider this, but I emphasize understanding music and knowing how to improve your technique and writing through deep understanding of poetry and music theory
-Career Advice: I make sure you get the most bang for your buck when you study rap with me

Rhythm and flow, writing, endurance training, breathing, performance and more will be covered.

You are a 1-of-1 and 100% unique.Your only competition is YOU and as your instructor, I will help you find your voice as an Artist and empower you to tell your story to the world. Hip Hop saved my life and it can change yours if you decide to put in the time to develop your craft.

Please take a minute to read more about my approach as a Coach below and feel free to send me a message with any questions you have. I look forward to connecting with You!
Keep in mind that I am a very adaptive leader, if the methods or ideas you read below are not in-line with your learning style, just let me know. I'd love to imagine a plan that fits with YOU.

I am a Hip Hop Artist and Educator. My lessons are tailored to the goals and aspirations of each student. We will collaborate on a plan, based on your purposes for seeking guidance.

As a student, my lessons will give you tools that you'll be able to use daily for the rest of your life. I will teach you methods and help you build routines ...

Graduated from Musicians Institute California.
Graduated from Fermatta-a Berklee College of Music affiliated School.

Former lead guitar player at #1 Tribute to Metallica - Masters of Puppets, you probably heard of it.

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Hip Hop & Rap highlights and demands excellence in one of my personal favorite aspects of music: rhythm! As a singer who started out as a drummer, rhythm was everything. The complex rhythms in these genres make me come alive as an artist and a teacher. Syncopation, one of the concepts in rhythm can be a challenging thing to understand but it's at the core of every interesting rap vocal. These vocals 'dig into' the music as another instrument in a way that they don't as strongly in other genres. Also the rhyming schemes used by various artists in these genres can be so challenging but SO rewarding when you can master them!