My primary goal as a teacher is to make music lessons a positive, life-enriching experience for my students. Above all, our lessons will focus on reaching your musical potential and goals. Lesson curriculum will cover the practical skills you need in order to develop musical fluency, creativity, and confidence so playing your instrument and learning new material doesn’t become a mundane or stressful chore. I have been teaching piano, guitar, and music theory for the past 12 years in both private and classroom settings, working with students of all ages, levels, and musical backgrounds, including students with special needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Music from University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Audio Engineering from Berklee College of Music, Boston. Over the last decade, I’ve been based in New York and Southern California, where I run my private music studio, teaching students across the country via online and in-person lessons, in addition to performing in various settings and working as an accompanist and music director. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about lessons or scheduling!
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 2009
Masters of Fine Arts in Music
Teaches ages 5+
Speaks English
Has background check
My primary goal as a teacher is to make music lessons a positive, life-enriching experience for my students. Above all, our lessons will focus on reaching your musical potential and goals. Lesson curriculum will cover the practical skills you need in order to develop musical fluency, creativity, and confidence so playing your instrument and learning new material doesn’t become a mundane or stressful chore. I have been teaching piano, guitar, and music theory for the past 12 years in both private and classroom settings, working with students of all ages, levels, and musical backgrounds, including students with special needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Music from University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Audio Engineering from Berklee College of Music, Boston. Over the last decade, I’ve been based in New York and Southern California, where I run my private music studio, teaching students across the country via online and in-person lessons, in addition to performing in various settings and working as an accompanist and music director. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about lessons or scheduling!
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 2009
Masters of Fine Arts in Music
Teaches ages 5+
Speaks English
Has background check
I've worked with a lot of private music teachers over the years for multiple instruments, and Summer is one of the best! What stands out the most, aside from her excellent musicianship and relevant teaching methods, is that she genuinely cares about her students and how they are progressing. Summer has a gift for knowing how to push the student to progress, but also counterbalancing that dynamic by reassuring the student to be kind to her/himself throughout the learning process. I highly recommend Summer to anyone else looking to learn piano or guitar!
I have been looking for an instructor for quite some time and finding Summer was a stroke of luck! She is an amazing instructor and a pleasure to work without.
Summer is very patient and professional. I am so enjoyed with her lesson.