Guitar Lessons in Manhattan Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo

I am passionate about introducing music to young students as well as opening new doors to more experienced players. After studying Piano Performance at Biola University I went on the road as the guitar player for the rock band Fastball. I spent the next 12 years touring and recording in bands, honing my craft as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. In addition to teaching piano and guitar I now compose for television and film out of my home studio in North Hollywood, CA. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

If you are interested in taking piano/keyboard, guitar or voice lessons...I would really like to be your music instructor! I will travel to your home, hoping to make it more convenient for those students that would like their lesson after school hours. You are also welcomed to my home music studio each week for your lesson, conveniently located in Anaheim. To tell you a little about myself, I was raised in a musical family introduced to music at a very young age. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Your lessons are all about you! My lesson plans are customized for each student, based on their level, goals, and stylistic preferences. Here are some examples of what we can work on, depending on your playing level: For beginners, we will start with the fundamentals: open chords, strumming, rhythm, reading tabs, and if you are interested, reading music. Right from the first lesson, you'll learn fun songs that you get to pick yourself! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My lessons are based on a transfer of enthusiasm. When I get my students to hear what I hear and feel what I feel, there's nothing more rewarding! I pride myself in the fact that ALL my students that started with "package" or "trial" lessons renewed! Their goals are my goals and we work together to achieve them at a pace I can assess by their progress. Again, I don't teach music, I teach how to play the instrument, big difference, greater results! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Topics For Beginners May Include: - Fundamentals of music (pitch, rhythm, notation, etc) - How to read music - Ear training - Body position/relaxation - Left- and right-hand technique - Concepts of meter and time feel - Scale/chord theory - Standard songs and repertoire (that you prefer) For Intermediate and Advanced Players: - Concepts and methods of improvisation - Modal theory - Advanced chord/scale relationships and exercises - Odd meters or time signatures - Transcription exercises - Creating individuality as a player and developing an individual sound and approach -Advanced Guitar Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching private music students in 2011 in the San Francisco bay area while I was in college for Jazz piano. I have taught all ages from children to adults and absolute beginners to advanced Jazz professionals. I use creative materials and concepts that the student will respond to in order to awaken their passion and musical growth. Each lesson is custom tailed to meet the students goals and engage them in their daily practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I specialize in teaching beginner guitar... even students who have never touched a guitar. I typically begin by teaching a very simple chord progression to a popular rock song, and by changing the strumming pattern, it's 2 songs in 1. By the end of the first lesson, I want the student to be able to play a song, not just random chords, so they can play along to it as practice. Then I assess what style, song, or band the student wants to learn so we can work towards playing material from that group or artist. Read More