Music Lessons in Cimarron, CA

Instruments: Guitar

I am a guitarist residing inOrange County who performs in the ambient, folk, and Celtic genres. My influences in these genres are Leo Kottke, Antoine Dufour, Andy McKee, Laurence Juber and others. I have become a distinguished and reputed artist on the West Coast. In February 2010, I performed with Thomas Dolby and string quartet Ethel in opening the TED2010 conference, an annual gathering of paramount figures in technology, entertainment and design. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with some exercises for the left hand and right hand, easy arpegios, scales, melodies and chords. Once the student progresses to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For advanced students, I start with intermediate and advanced studies and pieces like 12 Studies of Fernando Sor, studies of Leo Brower, 12 studies of Villa Lobos or some famous spanish reprertoire for guitar such as Rodrigo, Turina, and Torroba. Read More

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

My lessons are fun and interactive! A light-hearted approach to learning an instrument is very important. Especially considering the difficulty a stringed instrument can bring; it's very easy to become discouraged when met with a difficult instrument, in a lousy-not-fun lesson, with a grumpy instructor. I work to keep the air light and flexible. By flexible, I mean to say that if at any point my student feels disgruntled, then we adjust. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Im a passionate flutist and educator, finding immense joy in guiding students and spreading my deep love got the world of music. Ive been lucky enough to perform worldwide in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House, recording classical music albums as well as film music and pop songs. I received my education in various institutions (University of Southern California, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, Poland) which helped me to develop my own teaching methods based on the unique blend between European and American music schools. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I blend elements from various styles and methods to create a personalized learning experience for each student. This approach allows flexibility and adaptation to the student's interests and goals. I will often tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each student, combining elements from different styles as necessary to facilitate learning and engagement. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Additionally, my double major in psychology plays a crucial role in my teaching philosophy. I believe it's essential to support students in their classical music training in healthy and efficient ways. By understanding the psychological aspects of learning and performance, I can tailor my teaching methods to address the unique needs and challenges that each student may face. This holistic approach not only fosters musical growth but also promotes mental well-being throughout their musical journey. Read More