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Featured Piano Teachers Near El Cajon, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in El Cajon . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

David R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I had started teaching music to my fellow peers in high school as a school project, and since then have been teaching privately to all ages and skill levels, as well as afterschool arts programs and guitar shops around San Diego. I encourage my students to have a good idea of what they want to accomplish, and through our lessons we'll focus in depth on not only reaching these goals, but doing so in a fun and creative way. Read More

Edward L

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began teaching privately and working with area high school marching bands during college in 2002. After graduation, I taught public school before transitioning to another job in the music industry. I've continued to teach privately in my church studio and students homes for the past 7 and a half years. Regular practice and lesson consistency shows how fast students can progress. My biggest goal is to assure my students the excitement when playing their instrument. Read More

Perry J

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trombone Drums Organ Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching piano and drums in church around the age of 18. Once I got to college, I picked up trombone, piano and singing lessons for various students aging from 4 years old-22 years old. I realized that teaching, part time, was a passion of mine and greatly became something that I focused my efforts on full time. Now, as a professional musician, I take pride in helping others achieve their music dreams. Read More

James G

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Teaching for over twenty years has allowed me to hone and refine my craft - and to work with a lot of really great and fun people!   Early in my career I gravitated toward a 'socratic' approach  to teaching, which is instructing just enough -  then asking questions.  In this manner I try to engage and involve the student's mind/imagination as much as possible.  At a basic level,  when we 'teach' we actually learn -  as students do when they begin to 'instruct' the teacher. Read More

Lawrence L

Instruments: Piano

To summarize, I believe music should be something enjoyable and become a passion or hobby. I wish to connect with the student in my wonderful musical experience and hope that he or she will enjoy the journey of improvement and sharing in his or her life. I will do all in my ability to empower the student and ensure that he or she can successfully enjoy a musical background that will be a part of his or her life. Read More

Jeanette F

Instruments: Piano Voice

There are lesson books I prefer for Beginner Piano: Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts for age 3-5- All Alfred beginners books age 3+ The Alfred d'Auberge Piano Course I* A Dozen A Day - (start with the mini book before book 1) - by Edna_Mae Burnam I have created thousands of music lessons using games, books, flash cards, and imagination. My teaching philosophy is learn by having fun. Your growth and your practicing is up to you. Read More

Teacher In Spotlight

Curtis A

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
One great sign that a student is ready for lessons is if they ask for lessons. That show immediate interest. I've found that students around the age of 7 and older are able to make faster progress compared to younger students. Music has a lot of abstract concepts, and children are able to transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking around that age.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Learn as slow as necessary and practice to perform. Most mistakes students make happen because they are rushing the learning process. Learning a new piece of music takes three separate steps. after choosing from 1 to 4 measures, the first step is to learn one hand's part up to speed. Secondly, learning the opposite hand's part up to speed. Third, learning to play hands together up to speed. Practicing to perform is done at the same time as the song is being learned, so that each part is played as close to how the song will be performed once they know how to play it correctly.

When will I start to see results?
Students start seeing results at their very first lesson. My teaching style gets students to make more significant gains quicker than traditional teaching styles. They have music they enjoy playing right at the beginning, and every lesson thereafter.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My mom encouraged me to take lessons by taking lessons, also. It didn't take long for me to develop a passion for learning piano, and becoming self-motivated to continue my education.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I love how I can solo and accompany myself at the same time. Playing piano, and especially synthesizer, essentially gives me an entire orchestra at my fingertips. With so many musical styles available, the joy of learning is endless.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Playing at the Kansas City Music Festival is one highlight of my career. I'm also happy to have won many state competitions playing flute and tenor saxophone.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had at least 12 students attain distinction and Honors levels in their RCM and ABRSM certifications. I've had 4 beginning students audition for the piano part for their orchestras, and won over more experienced pianists.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master at the piano is to be able to play completely different styles of music, and to learn the styles unique language on a professional level.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I'm partial to the Piano Adventures series, as well as the RCM Music Development Program. Both are very thorough in helping students understand complex musical concepts in the shortest amount of time.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I like to start out with theory and scales. That way students learn what, why, and how (theory) and also warm up the small muscles and joints in their hands (scales), so they avoid injury when it's time to play/work on their music.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I have several songs I enjoy playing. If I have to pick just one, it's Bach's Suite No. 3 in D. A close second is Angela, the theme to the hit T.V. show Taxi.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
If I weren't a musician, I'd be an artist. I'm fascinated by how artist can draw or paint amazing pictures with ease. However, I'm much happier as a pianist and composer.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love to play the Blues. I especially like songs that mix the Blues in with other styles of music. Along the same lines, Boogie-Woogie is also a favorite of mine.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I played flute and saxophone in elementary and high school, but they don't come close to how much I enjoy playing and studying piano and synthesizers.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Listening to hits on the radio runs in my family, and my dad plays the guitar. Other than that, I'm the only one who has pursued learning an instrument to the extent that I have.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided and was a paid professional at the age of 14, and have been playing in that capacity ever since. It was a gradual process until I came to the realization that I have a talent in music and that playing piano and performing is my passion and a huge part of who I am.

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