Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks French, Spanish, Farsi
Teaching since 1992
Bachelor of economics/business UCLA
About Simona L.
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I am a graduate of Conservatory of Music in Iran. I have been playing piano since I was 6 years old. My background and training is in classical music but I am very comfortable working with students who are interested in popular, jazz, broadway or new age music.
I am also a kindermusick educator which gave me the opportunity to work with babies and moms introducing the notion of music and rhythm to them with singing and introduction of instruments.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am classically trained and I start by introducing some theory and notes to students. We will start playing songs from the first lesson. My goal is to keep the lessons fun and exciting. I am very laid back and love to have fun with the students. My background is in music and I have worked with toddlers as well as older children. I am very patient and flexible with my students. I would like them to play what interests them. I do offer
annual recitals which is a good motivation for the kids to work hard and earn trophies and medals. Students can expect to have great sight reading as well as be able to play basic songs after 3 months.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons are held in my private studio or in students' homes
*** Travel Equipment ***
Piano or Keyboard
*** Specialties ***
I use the classical approach to teaching. I start by introducing notes and familiarizing students with notations and dynamics as well as theory of music and proceed by teaching them songs
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
S. Selby Ave. #
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-3:30 PM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday
1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$80
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7 Reviews
isla Koury
Teacher's studio
Yesterday was my daughter's first lesson, and I was a little worry if she would able to follow the instructions since she is only 4 years old. Teacher Simona was great my daughter. Her instructions were concise. My daughter did great and importantly she really enjoyed it.
Posted Apr 9, 2016
Stuart
Student's home
Simona is a fantastic teacher. She is very patient and effective instructor. I can not believe the progress I have made with her. I feel extremely lucky to have her as my teacher. Highly recommend her.
Posted Feb 26, 2016
Kayla
Teacher's studio
Simona is an amazing piano teacher. She is very patient and loves to teach all of her students. She makes all the lessons really fun and is very calm while teaching. I have been playing the piano for several years with her and highly recommend lessons with her.
Posted Feb 24, 2016
Experience
Adams music, BH parks and recreations, Hawthorne Preschool
Feb, 1999 - PresentHawthorne preschool , BH parks and recreations
Worked as piano teacher, Kindermusik educator for babies and mommies and also served as a preschool teacher for city of Beverly Hills
Education
Bachelor of economics/business UCLA
Sep, 1983UCLA
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts / education
Jun, 2009West la college
Awards
Kindermusic
Feb, 1999Kindermusik international
Affiliations
American Tutoring Association
May, 2010The ATA was founded in 2001 and has since certified over 6,000 tutors. In addition to creating standards for the industry, the ATA also provides a host of support services to professional tutors.
Languages
Farsi
Professional Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Simona's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
S. Selby Ave. #
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-3:30 PM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday
1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$80
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