Music Lessons in Laguna Niguel, CA

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students who are young, I usually start with just a snare drum. Learning stick holding and striking technique, and then move onto adding pieces of the drumset to play on. From there, I go onto introducing learning note values, and drum music reading. For adults, I may start the same way, but also discuss what they would like to focus on. I really like to imply the fundamentals of contemporary music, and what is typically used on well known recordings. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin

Expect lessons to be fun and enjoyable! I want all my students to love music. I use a variety of materials to craft customized lessons based on your interest, skill level, and musical style. Let me know what you want to learn and I can help you achieve that goal! Read More

Instruments: Piano

 I have operated my private independent piano studio in the San Clemente, CA area for more than 35 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Having taught guitar both privately and as an independent contractor, I have experience teaching a wide variety of student types. What I try to do is bring the aspects of the student's playing to their attention that may not have otherwise noticed. I try to satisfy the student's curiosity as well as make recommendations for areas of focus in the student's practice routine that I find valuable. Especially in the case of children, my students certainly notice an improvement in their ability to focus after taking lessons with me for an extended period, and parents have a lot to benefit from this as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

Yaocheng has had 15 years of teaching experience. She loves to think creatively with the student and believes that the best way to learn is playful learning. She looks forward to embarking with you on this exciting musical journey! Her students have resulted with ranging from music majors to music connoisseurs. Who have also been placed in youth symphony orchestras, become viral sensations and have gone on to make colorful careers of their own in the world of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I began teaching guitar in high school while working at a local music store. I also recieved class credit by going to other schools in the county teaching classes in their music departments. After high school I concentrated on furthering my own muisc education. So I packed up and moved to Hollywood to attend the prestigous Musicians Institiute. After receiving my AA degree from MI I pursued teaching again, teaching at various music schools and in my own home studio. Read More