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Piano with Summer L.

Newport Beach, California

5.0
(63)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2009
Masters of Fine Arts in Music

    Develop your Unique Style with Creative Piano Lessons from a Pro

    We will work together to develop your musicianship and make learning music fun, regardless of age or musical background. Lessons will be at your pace, tailored to your interests, and, perhaps most importantly, will foster a love and understanding of music. Students will learn songs they love to play — from any genre — while also developing important skills such as learning how to practice, note reading, rhythm, playing by ear, and technique, as well as songwriting, composing, improvisation, and music theory.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-10 AM
    3 PM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-8:30 AM
    11:30 AM-12 PM
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    6:30 PM-7:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-3:30 PM
    6 PM-7 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $65
    45 minutes
    $95
    60 minutes
    $110
    90 minutes
    $145

    About Summer L.

    5.0
    (63)
    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!
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    63 Reviews
    Monica
    Teacher's studio
    Summer is awesome! She tailors her classes specifically to each student’s individual needs. Summer has taught my oldest for 5 years. She is now also teaching my youngest. She sees that they have different learning styles and adapts her strategies accordingly. Always positive, encouraging, and dedicated, Summer makes learning piano interesting and fun. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn piano!
    Posted Sep 10, 2023
    Andy
    Teacher's studio
    I have been working with Summer for a few months now and she has been making my music experience awesome! She is very flexible with learning styles. She creates a very positive and encouraging environment for music. I have nothing but great things to say about Summer and I would recommend Summer to anyone who is looking for direction in music.
    Posted Apr 26, 2023
    Melissa
    Teacher's studio
    After taking piano lessons from several different instructors, I finally found my Zen teacher! Summer is super talented, but she is also kind, patient and always encouraging. I’m an adult student and she is the perfect “musical guide”, giving me confidence and helping me tap into my own creativity. We work on music that I am interested in and using these songs she injects technique drills, listening/musicality exercises, introduces new skills, and gives practice tips. If you are looking for an instructor who holistically teaches music and musicality (not just scales and the correct hand position) then you are in the right place. I wish I could give her more than five stars!
    Posted Apr 12, 2023
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    Experience

    Guitarist

    Jan, 2013 - Present

    Self-employed

    Music director

    May, 2016 - May, 2018

    Events band

    Worked as musical director, accompanist, and pianist for events band, performing at corporate events, charity fundraisers, and private parties throughout the Greater New York City area.

    Piano and Guitar Faculty

    Sep, 2014 - Sep, 2017

    Private Music School

    Piano Faculty

    Sep, 2013 - May, 2016

    Music school

    Teaching and designing curriculum for private lessons and group music classes in elementary schools to children aged 5 and older.

    Music teacher

    Jan, 2009 - Present

    Self-employed

    Teaching piano, guitar, and music theory

    Pianist

    Jan, 2009 - Present

    Self-employed

    Education

    B.M. Music Performance

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    Berklee College of Music

    Masters of Fine Arts in Music

    Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2020

    University of California, Irvine

    B.M. Music Production and Engineering

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    Berklee College of Music

    Affiliations

    Berklee College of Music Alumni

    May, 2013

    The Berklee Alumni Affairs Office embraces the college’s alumni as valuable members and vital stakeholders in a lifelong, global community. We strive to foster and strengthen alumni engagement in meaningful and innovative ways that support the interests and goals of alumni in their professional and personal pursuits. Guided by the college’s mission, we seek to build a sense of shared community, pride, professional achievement, volunteerism, philanthropic support, and commitment to Berklee. We celebrate and applaud our alumni as they seek to improve the world around them through their creative pursuits.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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