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Songwriting with Alex V.

Los Angeles, California

4.9
(22)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7-70
Speaks Spanish, Russian, Latvian, German, Italian,
Teaching since 1984
Master of Arts in Music
  • 1 Repeated Students

Learn to write catchy songs, enticing melodies and rhythms. Record your voice, make a great demo.

If you always were curious about writing a song but didn't know where to start, I will help you to find catchy melodies, cool rhythms and perfect chords. Together we will put your musical ideas on the paper, arrange and record your songs, make a great demo and impress your friends and family.

Instructor details

Location:
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N Vista Street

Teaching Hours

Wednesday
9:30 AM-11 AM
4 PM-6 PM
Sunday
10 AM-11 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60

About Alex V.

4.9
(22)
~ COMPLETE VOICE TRAINING ~ EASY PIANO ~ SONG-WRITING ~ 30 yrs of teaching experience - Europe/USA: Cal State LA, LACHSA, private. All styles & levels. Hi-tech studio: tracks, demos, videos, CD's. Clients include: Miss Universe, Star Search, America's Got Talent, Jazz, Broadway stars, singers and song-writers. * * * Hollywood, California. The very name is magic. For a century Hollywood has attracted the greatest talent in the world. Great talent attracts great teachers. In 1992 European-trained Maestro Alex opened his private music school and began accepting students. Alex received a Master of Arts from the Academy of Music of Latvia (USSR). For many years he worked at the LA County High-School of Arts and Cal State University of Los Angeles as accompanist, vocal coach and musical director. If your dream is to be the best singer, pianist or song-writer you could possibly be, then you have found the right teacher. Many of Alex's students have gone onto exciting careers in the entertainment industry. LESSON DETAILS: The wide diversity of music styles in existence today means that every performer must develop his own niche in the musical world. Alex's teaching method is simple yet effective. It can be applied to all musical styles and levels. Your lesson begins with warm-up exercises: musical aerobics that help to develop technical skills, and are fun to do. The balance of your lesson is dedicated to the music you naturally love and are eager to learn. Your personal music book and all learning material is included. Everything you possibly need to become the singer, pianist or song-writer you always wanted to be. You will learn musical basics to create a beautiful sound as you sing or play piano. You will gain technique, knowledge, and artistic confidence, You will impress your friends and family, and create many wonderful memories and successes. STUDIO EQUIPMENT: Alex's house and music school is located in West Hollywood. Big green umbrella on the porch w white table and chairs overlooks white rose garden. Piano studio has a baby grand piano, comfy sofa, fire place, big-screen TV, paintings and plants that create a cozy yet professional atmosphere. Vocal studio has Kurzweil Grand Piano, i Mac, recording studio, Tyros work-station, top-notch sound system, music library, copy machine, water fountain. SPECIALTIES: Alex is an expert on most musical styles: Pop, Jazz, Classical, R&B, Rock, Country, Broadway, and more. He can make great instrumental tracks and song arrangements, record your voice, transcribe your songs, and more. MAESTRO ALEX V. (M.A.) Alex was born in Riga, Latvia (USSR). His musical career started at young age of 4. His solid musical training spanned for sixteen years culminating in Master of Arts in Music. Alex worked as a leading singer/actor at the State Musical Theater and Riga Film Studios of Latvia. After moving to Los Angeles he worked as a pianist, vocal coach and musical director at the LA County High-school of Arts and Cal State University of Los Angeles. Now Prof Alex V. works at his home in W Hollywood. He composes and arranges music, and maintains a select list of privately tutored students. Working directly w prof. Alex V. your natural talent will be groomed for success.
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22 Reviews
Yaret
Teacher's studio
Best Coach I could've found! He is amazing!
Posted Feb 19, 2020
Ilja
Great teacher with a good sense of humor!
Posted Nov 22, 2019
Albina
Teacher's studio
It’s a wonderful teacher!!! So experienced and creative. I don’t mind to spend 1 hour driving one way. Will not find someone like that near my area. My 7 years old can’t wait to come to the class every time. We love Varden Music 🎶
Posted Jul 9, 2019
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Experience

Accompanist, Vocal Coach, Musical Director.

Jan, 1990 - Present

LA High-School of Arts & California State University of LA.

30 years experience - Europe - USA. State University of Latvia, LAHSA, Cal State LA, and private.

Education

Master of Arts in Music

Sep, 1968 - Jun, 1973

Academy of Music of Latvia (USSR)

Master of Arts in Music

Sep, 1968 - Jun, 1973

State Academy of Music of Latvia (USSR)

Master of Arts: musical directing, piano, voice, composition.

Sep, 1968 - Jun, 1973

Academy of Music, Latvia (USSR)

Master of Arts: musical directing, piano, voice, composition.

Sep, 1968 - Jun, 1973

Academy of Music, Latvia (USSR)

Certifications

Master of Arts Diploma

Jun, 1973

State Academy of Music of Latvia (USSR)

Master of Arts in Piano, Singing, Composition, Musical Directing, and related subjects.

Awards

Certificate of Excellence

Jun, 1986

LA Highs School of Performing Arts.

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Jan, 1992

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

Russian

Native Proficiency

Latvian

Native Proficiency

German

Professional Proficiency

Italian

Limited Proficiency

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