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Songwriting with Valerie L.

Harbor City, California

5.0
(3)
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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Italian
Teaching since 2010
B.A. Music: Vocal Jazz Performance

    About Valerie L.

    5.0
    (3)
    Hello! My name is Valerie and I would love to talk with you about creating a lesson plan just right for you! I graduated from University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music in Vocal Jazz Performance. My teachers were incredible, some Grammy winners and nominees, and I would love to pass on their wisdom as well as impart my own knowledge and experience of 14+ years of singing professionally, songwriting, touring, recording etc. My songs have been featured in independent film and professional websites. I performed all over the U.S. west coast and NYC and have performed in Europe as well (super love that, can't wait to go back.) My next goal is to perform in Japan. I want to make each lesson interesting & fun but challenging! I expect each student to come prepared to lessons. I expect each student to try their best and to be respectful. Do you have what it takes to be the next student of Valerie? :) Feel free to message me with any questions and I will respond asap!

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-9:30 PM
    Sunday
    3:30 PM-9:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $49
    45 minutes
    $69
    60 minutes
    $82
    90 minutes
    $116
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Marisa
    Student's home
    Valerie taught my son over the course of a few years. Not only is she a talented vocalist but an excellent musician. He looked forward to the lessons every week! I would highly recommend her.
    Posted Jun 19, 2017
    Hyacinth west
    Student's home
    Valarie taught both of my daughters. and did vocal training with them. my youngest daughter continued with the piano and has included the violin . Valarie has been amazing teacher.. She would present her lessons in an engaging manner which made my daughters eager to learn.She was calm ,patient and soft spoken. I high Valariely recommend
    Posted Jun 17, 2017
    Hyacinth west
    Student's home
    Valarie was patient with my daughters ,with each lesson that was taught Valarie made sure the girls were excited to learn. She taught both piano and vocal training .My youngest daughter has gone on to playing both the violin and piano, and she plays on our church worship team.( issaquah wa)
    Posted Jun 17, 2017

    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Feb, 2010 - Jun, 2011

    4/4 School of Music

    Private Lessons in Voice & Piano

    Music Experience Teacher/Guitar Teacher

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2015

    Thornton Outreach Program

    At my old school, USC, they have a non-profit organization called Thornton Outreach that hires us students to teach music classes to neighboring elementary and junior high schools. I taught a general music class and a guitar class to 30 elementary aged school kids! That was crazy but fun.

    Lead Piano Instructor

    Oct, 2012 - May, 2014

    Musical Minds

    After school group instruction to elementary aged kids. We taught beginning piano with popular songs on the radio and classic hits from the past.

    Studio Monitor

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    Bellevue College Recording Studio

    Tutored students in the professional recording studio.

    In-Home Private Music & Art Instructor

    Oct, 2010 - Jul, 2011

    Self-Employed

    I taught piano and art to home-schooled students, in their homes. It was super fun!

    Education

    B.A. Music: Vocal Jazz Performance

    Aug, 2014 - Dec, 2016

    University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

    Awards

    University Grant

    May, 2014

    University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Jan, 2008

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Phi Theta Kappa

    May, 2012

    The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

    Languages

    Italian

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