Music Lessons in Los Angeles, CA

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods can be defined by a few words patient, fun, and above all, flexible. I believe maintaining great flexibility is the greatest way of making sure a student is not only learning at a great pace, but enjoying their journey as well. As this is the case, I create individual custom lesson plans for every single student I teach. For example, with younger students, I will generally try to make sure they are engaged and having as much fun as possible learning the instrument, this could come in the form of focusing on (at first) popular riffs or songs that the student would know and enjoy learning. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I'm a bass player born and raised in LA who loves to mentor and share the information my mentors graciously gave me! I graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelors of the Arts degree in Sociology and minor in Jazz studies. I've had the opportunity to tour internationally right upon graduation for contemporary jazz pianist David Benoit, Latin Pop star Danny Ocean, and RnB artists such as Joyce Wrice and Elujay. 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: Trombone

The Arban book is available for free on PDF. For beginning students, I discuss long tones, sound, and simple scale studies. Once students grasp the fundamentals, I like to teach how they relates to the music they listen to. Through this, students can learn how theory and scales become music As we get advanced, I like to move in to scale studies, technical warm ups, and theory. When working on a recital performance, or simply learning the instrument, I like to concentrate on listening, developing a clean and full sound, breathing, and musicality. Read More

Instruments: Drums

It is very rewarding to me to see each one of my students learning,Applying and adapting to each lesson I give. Therefore, it is important that each one of my students progressive at their own pace. I always encourage each accomplishment to inspire each student to want to progress in their learning ability. I will tailor my instruction to their wants and needs in order for growth and enjoyment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

I believe that every student learns differently and at different levels. I also know that you get out of lessons what you put into them so I require that students practice at home in addition to their weekly lessons. I have recitals twice a year and I believe that being able to play in a group setting and having a goal of performing really gives students the motivation to practice. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium

Everybody is different, and everyone responds to different types of motivation. As a teacher it is part of my job to find out what that is for each student. I believe that success breeds success, and starting with achieveable goals and realizing results will motivate and inspire a student, but there is also no getting around practice, you must put in the time on your instrument to be successful and to progress. Read More