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Piano with Kevin S.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2005
Bachelors of Music, Percussion Performance
  • 1 Repeated Students

Learn Piano with a Fun and Caring Teacher, 15+ Years of Experience

I love playing piano and I want you to as well! Music is a fun way to express yourself! Only it’s a little difficult if you’re trying to do it on your own. Trying to sit down and read music can take forever, and there’s a lot of words or symbols that might be confusing. All of that might discourage you to continue. KEEP GOING! I want to help you understand what all this means so you can play the songs you wanna play. Things you’ll learn -How to identify notes on a piano -How to read notes on a staff (sheet music) -How to play scales -How to play arpeggios -How to play chords -How to read chords -How to count and play rhythms -How to play songs by ear -How to play songs by reading music -How to play music and HAVE FUN!

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Teaching Hours

Monday
1 PM-2 PM
4 PM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-3 PM
4 PM-5 PM
7 PM-9 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-2:30 PM
3 PM-4 PM
4:30 PM-5 PM
8 PM-9 PM
Thursday
5 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50

About Kevin S.

4.9
(10)
Hi there! I've been playing music for 18 years and teaching for 8 years now! I’ve taught students from 8 years old all the way to 70. I love watching my students grow, as a musician and a person. I’ve been given so many opportunities through music. I’ve traveled with drum corps for 3 months at a time, traveling across the United States and performing in Pro Football stadiums. I’ve traveled to China with a professional orchestra and got to see the whole country. I’ve played more shows that I can count and met so many amazing people. All thanks to the incredible opportunities given to me through music. I want you to have your own experiences with music and I would like to help you get there. Whether it's drums, percussion, piano, or anything else, I want to teach you. I start with strong fundamentals to help you understand not just your instrument, but all of music. This way, you can play any instrument with a bit of practice. I am here for you, whether you want to learn music as a fun hobby or make it your life. I am here to help you in your journey with music and help guide you to your goals.

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Lesson 4: Eighth Notes, Eighth Rests, Quarter Notes
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Lesson 4: Eighth Notes, Eighth Rests, Quarter Notes

Fundamentals
Lesson 3: Quarter Notes, Quarter Rests, Eighth Notes
Drums
19:10
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Lesson 3: Quarter Notes, Quarter Rests, Eighth Notes

Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Eighth Notes and Quarter Notes
Drums
19:02
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Lesson 2: Eighth Notes and Quarter Notes

Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Quarter Notes and Rests
Drums
18:46
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Kevin S.
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Lesson 1: Quarter Notes and Rests

Fundamentals
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10 Reviews
Kristina
Teacher's studio
Kevin did a fantastic job getting to know my daughter and helping her feel comfortable! He is very knowledgeable about the subject and his passion for music truly shows. I would highly recommend him for anyone!
Posted Aug 18, 2023
Neil
Teacher's studio
Kevin is an outstanding percussion instructor! He delivers the delicate balance of patience and high expectations and as a bonus, knows multiple instruments. He’s helped my 11 year old son improve his technique, his listening, his rhythm, and his sight reading on percussion bells. The lessons over Zoom work exceptionally well and it’s one less place I have to take him too. It’s also great that the bell set is portable, as are the lessons, so even when traveling we’ve been able to continue our practicing and our lessons. It can be difficult to find an effective percussion teacher, but look no further if you’ve stumbled on this page.
Posted Aug 15, 2022
Lisa
Online
He is very knowledgeable and you can tell he works with kids. My daughter looks forward to lessons and can see big improvement each week. He is always asking about her current music goals and upcoming auditions. One of her goals was to make jazz band and she did, playing the trap set on a song at the winter concert.
Posted Dec 19, 2021
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Experience

Private Instructor

Jan, 2015 - Present

Self

I've been teaching private music lessons since 2015 and have continued to do so. Most of my experience is percussion and drum set but I've also had piano students in the past.

Cymbal Instructor/ Visual Instructor

Sep, 2018 - Oct, 2018

UCLA Marching Band

I was the cymbal and visual instructor for the UCLA Marching band during the band camp in 2018. I had the privilege of teaching 8 incredible students in the cymbal section and the whole drumline for their marching.

Assistant Director

Sep, 2017 - May, 2020

El Segundo Elementary Band

I've been teaching percussion for this after school, elementary program for 4 years now and I'm currently the assistant director, helping run the program with more than just percussion but logistics and answering any questions parents or students have and stepping in with conducting and running rehearsals when needed.

Percussion Caption Head

Aug, 2017 - May, 2020

El Segundo High School

I teach all of the percussionists in the marching band. I write the music that they play for the halftime show, I teach the students their parts with the help of my staff, I make sure the equipment is well maintained and order any parts/pieces/equipment that is needed if we do not have it/if it's broken.

Education

Bachelors of Music, Percussion Performance

Sep, 2011 - May, 2016

California State University, Fullerton

Awards

2014 WGI PIW World Champion

Apr, 2014

WGI- Winter Guard International

2016 WGI PIW World Champion

Apr, 2016

WGI- Winter Guard International

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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