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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English, French
Teaching since 2008
BM - Music: Professional Studies (Piano Emphasis) (cum laude)
Learn to play guitar with ease, comfort, and fun from an experienced professional.
Students should expect to learn a variety of topics such as naming different parts of the instrument, tuning, technique, music theory, function within a larger ensemble.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Chatsbury Street
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-2 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-3:15 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Saturday
10 AM-11 AM
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$33
45 minutes
$43
60 minutes
$53
75 minutes
$63
90 minutes
$73
105 minutes
$83
120 minutes
$93
About Masashi (Masa) N.
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I've been teaching/tutoring music since 2007 with experience teaching music theory, aural skills, piano, and guitar. I can help students with a variety of musical tasks. The program I was enrolled in at SDSU ensured that I had a good grasp of a wide variety of instruments.
*** Lesson Details ***
Piano students can expect to be started with Faber Piano Adventures. Guitar students may get Alfred's Guitar Course or a book on classical guitar depending on the maturity/level of the student.
After a few months, beginning students should expect to have gained a firm grasp of the basics of understanding music notation and should be able to play at least basic pieces.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Students obviously are not expected to bring a piano but if you are taking guitar/bass, do bring one. I can offer large discounts on new guitar/bass gear including instruments, amplifiers, pedals, accessories, you name it.
*** Specialties ***
Piano - classical, rock/pop, jazz.
Guitar - rock/pop, classical, and jazz. I prefer to start students with classical when possible as a means of getting hands to start finger-picking early.
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6 Reviews
Bob
Teacher's studio
As a first time piano student at age 70, I find Masa. very patient with me. He encourages me to understand music theory as well as playing. I enjoy the lessons very much, even after 15 months!
Posted Feb 22, 2019
Tyler Olbrich
Student's home
Being the first lesson, I had an instant connection and a really great lesson!
He makes learning fun.
Posted Aug 24, 2017
Miranda Durkee
Teacher's studio
Great lesson
Posted Sep 22, 2016
Experience
Musician
Apr, 2023 - PresentKaleo Church
Vocals/Piano/Guitar
Music Director
Apr, 2022 - Jul, 2023Holy Spirit Anglican Church
Musician
Oct, 2020 - PresentChrist the King Anglican Church
Vocals/Piano/Guitar
Rehearsal Pianist
Mar, 2016 - Aug, 2016(Vocal Trio)
Played parts for a quartet (and later trio) in preparation for performances.
Pianist
Apr, 2015 - Jul, 2023Holy Spirit Anglican Church
Volunteer Singer/Guitarist/Pianist/Bassist
Oct, 2013 - Jun, 2014St. Andrew's Church (Oxford, UK)
Played piano/keyboard, guitar, or bass guitar, and sang worship songs for Sunday services. Led services and chose songs to be played.
Music Tutor
Sep, 2008 - May, 2010Santa Barbara City College
Tutored music theory and aural skills individually and in small groups.
Education
AA - Music & Liberal Studies (Honors)
Aug, 2006 - May, 2009Santa Barbara City College
BM - Music: Professional Studies (Piano Emphasis) (cum laude)
Aug, 2010 - May, 2012San Diego State University
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
Japanese
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Chatsbury Street
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-2 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-3:15 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Saturday
10 AM-11 AM
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$33
45 minutes
$43
60 minutes
$53
75 minutes
$63
90 minutes
$73
105 minutes
$83
120 minutes
$93
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