Music Lessons in Winnetka, CA

Instruments: Clarinet

I taught myself how to play the clarinet when I was 13 years old. In high school, I was accepted in to the California All State Honor Band my junior and senior years (2007, 2008). The experiences I had powerful and emotional impact on me, and it was then that I decided to dedicate a life to music through my clarinet. In 2013, I graduated from CSU Fullerton with a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance and I am currently working on completing my Masters of Music degree there as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar

I can be a more laid-back teacher, but this is only if I see that the student has been practicing has been paying attention to the feedback and is taking it in as criticism and not personal. If there is a lack of progression, then we have to communicate what is restricting them or getting in the way of them practicing so we can move along and make them a better player. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard

My approach to teaching music is guided by my deep passion for the art form. I focus on individualized learning, building strong foundations in theory and technique, and encouraging creativity. Patience, positive reinforcement, and setting goals are key elements in my teaching. I believe in holistic learning that encompasses history and culture. Performance opportunities boost confidence. I emphasize lifelong learning, hoping to instill a lasting love for music in my students. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching younger kids in my high school that were also starting to play in bands. I learned very quickly just how much experience I already had gathered to provide insight to people who were just a few years behind me in skill level. Over the course of my college and post college years I've had the opportunity to teach rosters of students ages 5-50. There is nothing more fulfilling then having a chance to connect on an educational and creative level, with an individual, and watching them progress to a point where they can feel a sense of fulfillment in the work that they put in. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

I feel joy to see students serious about study piano and I feel more gladness to see students progress. But sometimes teaching style it depends on student's preference, learning ability,learning speed. - To know where to start teach, in each beginning of piano lesson, student take few minutes quiz, this is for me as a piano teacher know what students need to work on the piano keyboard -By end of the piano lesson, to make student progress play piano, I will assign two songs for students practice at their leisure time Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Growing up in Northeast Los Angeles, Ive been surrounded by several styles of music. When I was 21 years old, I attended Los Angeles College of Music. After graduating in 2015 with my AA in Music Performance I performed, taught and did live sound all around the Los Angeles area. Im proficient in multiple styles of drumming as well as percussion. I currenlt conduct lessons from my space in China Town, but i'm able to come to you if needed. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

Typically I like to emphasize fundamentals for my students since solid fundamentals is a foundation for everything else and is something that needs to be constantly maintained and can always be improved regardless of the student's level. In addition, I also take into account what the student is interested in and try to work on music that is engaging, fun, and within the ability level of the student. I use a variety of different method books to suit the need of the student as well as methods and exercises of my own. Read More