Music Lessons in Bixby Knolls, CA

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute

I am delighted to share my talents to those who are willing to learn. I am passionate about music and most importantly I care about my student's development. I can teach several styles such as jazz, classical, gospel and RB/Hip-Hop. I recently completed my masters in jazz at The University of the Arts located in Philadelphia, PA. I hope I can you reach your goals and to become the best musician that you can be. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For example: A range of instructional materials used to tailor to an individuals unique style of learning. For Piano music fundamentals and theory are learned. For the guitar, ukulele, and the bass guitar the skills taught are timing, strumming, chords, scales, finger strength exercise, etc. Instruments taught: Guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, lap steel), Ukulele, and Piano. Levels taught: Beginner, Intermediate, or one looking to expand their skills. Ages taught: All ages, plus experience with children/adults with developmental disabilities/Autism. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Most of the pieces I chose on my own were movie scores or television theme songs such as The Wizard Of Oz, Star Wars, Titanic, and the Simpson's theme. I absolutely adored these pieces of art and still do to this day. It took a great deal of time and patience learning the classical repertoire my teacher would choose for me but over the years I have grown exceptionally grateful for the classical, romantic and impressionistic era’s of music and art that my teacher exposed me to. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Banjo Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

A performer, producer and songwriter, Feef M. has worked with Zomba Music, Yamaha Music Foundation, Rondor/Almo Music and Universal Music, and has recorded twelve albums, which range in genre from Folk to Rock to Americana. After leaving the major music industry, Feef developed Music For Life Coaching Studios, where she began teaching guitar, bass, piano and voice, and focusing more on producing a sound that utilizes a mishmash of musical styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

For beginning string student's, I use Essential Elements for Strings and Schroeder method books. Once the student has grasped the basic fundamentals and note reading, I begin to introduce solo repertoire from the Suzuki String method. Along with technical studies and solo repertoire, the student will learn scales ranging from one to four octaves. For beginning piano student's, I use the Bastein Piano series. This method is complete with a method book, solo repertoire, theory studies and scales. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

I am a professional saxophonist, composer and instructor who loves to share my knowledge with my students. In 2009, I graduated Berklee College of Music with honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition, Saxophone performance and Orchestral Conducting. I have had the chance to perform in different parts of the world with some of the greatest Jazz and Latin Jazz musicians in the scene such as Arturo Sandoval, Alex Acuna, Ramon Stagnaro, Hector Martignon, Roberto Quintero, among many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My teaching style is informal in that the lessons are challenging, but the delivery is casual. It's important for me as a teacher to relate to the student on a personal level, so that I understand what the student wants to do and the direction and path they'd like to take. To see the student progress is most important, but to understand the best method to encourage the student is the primary function of the instructor. Read More