Music Lessons in Orangevale, CA

Instruments: Drums

I am a passionate, lifelong, and experienced Indie Rock musician with a flare for hardcore music theory and expertise's ranging from Samba to the Avant-garde. I learned how to play as a teenager. I would play Rush records front to back as well as some of the other more drum driven records and perfect techniques to rise to the occasion. I was then involved in churches and contemporary, traditional, orchestral worship/Christmas/Celebratory services; meaning I was able play as many as 5 times a week in front of a large audience for many years. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for singing! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I try to set realistic goals for my students at each lesson. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs!I encourage my students to practice at least 15 minutes per day and I continually each student new materials to practice( which is age appropriate.) My teaching method always includes at least one Broadway musical piece and one monologue for them to learn in case they need an audition piece. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

No matter the skill level, I like to keep my curriculum concise, applicable, and easy for all students to understand. I begin with a crash course in music fundamentals to give students a classical understanding of their playing, reading, and writing techniques. Next, I teach them scales, chords, and playing techniques that correlate with their level of playing and music comprehension. Once they have mastered said curriculum I teach them songs that they are genuinely interested in. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo Music Keyboard

Hello My name is Heather Wells. Students Can call me Heather or Ms. Wells. I am a music education major with an emphasis on Flute at sac state. My main instrument is flute. I also play alto, tenor sax, piccolo, and piano. I am starting to learn guitar a little bit. I am a little shy but I am really good at working with kids. I have taught a little bit of preschool but I have not yet have had the opportunity teach instruments to students yet and want to get experience in it because I want to be able to teach students music. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin

I've been singing my whole life and playing violin since I was 9. I'm a motivated and passionate teacher and student with tons of experience in a plethora of orchestras, choirs, shows, symphonies, quartets, small groups and many more. I've soloed in almost all and held roles such as concert master, section leader, competition winner, soloist, guest soloist and lead role in many. Read More

Instruments: Piano Accordion Mandolin Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I'm originally from Moldova.There was a rich musical culture and i started to be interest in music when I was young. Since 1969 I was student in Kishinev Music College and State Institute of Arts and graduated at 1979 as accordion teacher and conductor of Folk popular instruments orchestra. Next,I taught in Moldova in Kishinev Teacher's College and University and worked with different kind of orchestras. In the USA,I worked since 2002,as music teacher for individuals. Read More

Instruments: Piano

If I can do it, so can you! I am very patient and have a great sense of humor! I get along great with children and adults alike. I started his musical journey as a self taught student, using materials his mother had bought from a family friend and playing on an old electric organ found at a garage sale. It became very clear that music was meant to be a part of my life so he pursued formal training at the University of California, Davis. Read More