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Piano with Masashi (Masa) N.

El Cajon, California

4.8
(6)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English, French
Teaching since 2008
BM - Music: Professional Studies (Piano Emphasis) (cum laude)
  • 2 Repeated Students

Elevate your piano skills with the guidance of an experienced pianist and teacher

Students can expect to learn and understand the fundamentals of music, incorporating new concepts in a step-by-step manner.

Instructor details

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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.

4.8
(6)
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
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Experience

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Oct, 2020 - Present

Christ 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, 2023

Holy Spirit Anglican Church

Volunteer Singer/Guitarist/Pianist/Bassist

Oct, 2013 - Jun, 2014

St. 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, 2010

Santa Barbara City College

Tutored music theory and aural skills individually and in small groups.

Education

AA - Music & Liberal Studies (Honors)

Aug, 2006 - May, 2009

Santa Barbara City College

BM - Music: Professional Studies (Piano Emphasis) (cum laude)

Aug, 2010 - May, 2012

San Diego State University

Languages

French

Limited Proficiency

Japanese

Professional Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

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