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Piano with Brandon B.

San Diego, California

5.0
(98)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, English
Teaching since 2004
BA Professional Music

    About Brandon B.

    5.0
    (98)
    What do Britney Spears and Beethoven have in common? They're both pop music! One just happens to be 200 years old. Berklee College of Music graduate from Boston, MA with a passion for all genres, though mainly popular music. For me, music has always been about having fun and doing what feels natural, and I try to pass this on to my students. In all seriousness, if it's not fun, why do it? I'm super laid back, but I refuse to let you spend your money, or someone else's, on lessons like it's going out of style. I believe that the more fun you have with music, the more you'll want to play, and as a result, the better a musician you will become. *** Lesson Details *** During the first lesson, we will create a clear goal and purpose for your lessons. Each lesson will be tailored to what YOU need in order to achieve your goal. Every student has a different motivation for taking lessons. Whether you simply want to show off for that special someone or you're trying to get into an elite music school, it is my objective to get you there with a smile on your face. Want to learn the top ten guitar solos of all time? And nothing else? Just say so! Want to learn piano theory until you're dizzy? We can do that too! Always wanted to play drums but think you're too uncoordinated? No such thing! Or, maybe you're already a polished musician lacking the theory to get another degree - no matter what your motivation may be, together we can make it happen. You don't have to listen to a specific type of music to be a real musician. Yes, believe it or not, Britney Spears is a musician too! We'll work on the types of music YOU enjoy, not the stuff your parents, friends, or coworkers consider 'good' music. Whether you want to learn Justin Bieber or Rachmaninoff, it's cool with me - believe it or not, the two have something in common...don't believe me? I'll prove it! *** Specialties *** I specialize in online music lessons. I have an extensive background in computers and technology, and incorporate a lot of unique tools to my online lessons to greatly improve the user's experience, such as multiple camera angles; picture-in-picture views; displaying sheet music on your screen and being able to highlight, point, and change pages for you; as well as interactive games similar to Rock Band that I control on my end as the student participates on their end. I teach all styles, though my interests are mainly in pop, electronic, rock/hard rock/classic rock, metal, and classical. ********************************************************************************* PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING LESSONS: - All students must meet at least once a week. - Cancellations are allowed once every three months. - Rescheduling is always allowed and requires at least 24 hours notice. - Rescheduled lesson must occur within two weeks.

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    98 Reviews
    Edward Jen
    Online
    Brandon is an excellent instructor with not only a really keen insight into how music works, but also the ability to tailor and relay that information effectively to the student according to his or her needs. That is a rare trait among musicians. He's a really cool person to learn from and paces each lesson nicely so that you don't even notice that your lesson time is up! With Brandon, you'll improve your ability to understand music dramatically. Sign up! You won't regret it.
    Posted Jan 11, 2018
    John
    Online
    Brandon is extremely knowledgeable and clearly an expert pianist and teacher. He's communicative and ensures that the lessons are tailored to what the student wants to learn. Exactly what I was looking for in a teacher!
    Posted Aug 31, 2017
    Sam
    Online
    Brandon's taught me more about how music works in just a handful of lessons than what I learned in years with other teachers.
    Posted Nov 7, 2016
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Jan, 2004 - Present

    Self-employed

    I've been teaching music lessons for over fourteen years. Part-time for the first eight years and full-time for the past six.

    Education

    BA Professional Music

    Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2008

    Berklee College of Music

    Bachelor Professional Music

    Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2007

    Berklee College of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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