Music Lessons in La Verne, CA

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to take each of my students on a case-by-case basis. I learn a little about them, what their goals in taking lessons are, and what kinds of music the like to play. When I reach for a method book, it is usually Mel Bay or Berklee Music Press for electric bass and guitar, or The Simandl Method for upright bass. I like to gauge what level the student is at and go from there, making sure that they have a strong foundation of fundamentals regardless of what the student's ultimate goal is. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

- Taught and collaborated as a music teacher in several prestigious music institutions. - 10+ years of experience in teaching classical guitar and theory of music to children and adults. - Preparing students for music exams. - Arrangement of music pieces. - Preparing students for performances. - Manage music ensembles for children and adults. - Performances as a solo classical guitarist, as well as participating in duets, quartet and ensemble. - Experience in recording studio. - Fluent with Musescore, Audacity, Sound Forge. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private voice students in Switzerland. When I moved to California in 2003 I continued teaching in my home studio and at music stores in my area. Slowly I started to expand my expertise into different genres and incorporate piano and guitar in my lessons. I have prepared many students to get roles in Musical Theatre Local Plays, pass auditions to Performing Arts Programs and prepared them to get admitted into music colleges. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am passionate about music and I love sharing my knowledge with students. I graduated in 2001 from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical guitar Performance. I have performed in many halls in Brazil and in the US. I have been playing as a soloist and as a member of chamber music ensembles. For instance, I toured in Brazil with a guitar quintet in three different states. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I approach teaching as a purely collaborative endeavor. In initially meeting a student, I ask many questions in order to gage what has inspired the student to study drums, and what particular genres of music and/or artists have brought them to the point of lesson inquiry. I use this information to construct a plan that seeks to meet both short-term and long-term goals. My teaching style is very high-spirited, laid back, yet, demanding - with a touch of fun humor. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I create a personalized lesson plan for each and every student I teach, because not everyone learns the same way. I incorporate music and exercises from a variety of different books in a way that I think would best suit my student. I will often also have my students learn music that has a part for a second violin, so that I can accompany them. For a complicated instrument like the violin, learning left-hand technique comes before right-hand technique, and then combining them together. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Celebrating 20 years of teaching violin, I’m excited to open my studio to the Musika community. I have extensive experience in the traditions of Joseph Joachim, Jascha Brodsky, Ivan Galamian, and Dorothy DeLay. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance studying under renowned violinist Alice Schoenfeld. My studies at USC focused heavily on solo, chamber, and orchestral work -- my performances included live radio, solo engagements, and appearances with leading orchestras. Read More