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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)
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
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Chatsbury Street
Teaching Hours
Monday
2:45 PM-3:15 PM
7 PM-7:30 PM
Wednesday
1:15 PM-2 PM
Thursday
11 AM-2:15 PM
Saturday
12 PM-1 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
2:45 PM-3:15 PM
7 PM-7:30 PM
Wednesday
1:15 PM-2 PM
Thursday
11 AM-2:15 PM
Saturday
12 PM-1 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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