Piano Lessons in Hermosa Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am an introvert and sometimes need to work on my art with a teacher one-on-one instead or in a classroom setting. This is the kind of space I provide for my students. I don't want them to feel intimidated, shy or under any pressure. I want them to feel as though they can have fun while simultaneous working on their craft. For beginning piano students who are children, I typically start with scales and Hal Leonard's My First Piano and for older students, Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Synthesizer Keyboard

Nothing like strengthen the relationship between student and instrument. This can be accomplished  by providing a custom musicial lesson plan for the grow and  development of every student. I found out over the years a prepared teacher helps build a powerful musical bound between his or her students. I give 100% to each student and in return together we can make beautiful music for others to enjoy for years to come.  Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a graduate of Yerevan Conservatory. I earned a Bachelors and a Masters in Music. I am an exceptionally experienced pianist with a background that includes: international competition, performances with European symphony orchestras and teaching music in Russia, Norway and USA. I am a member of MTAC: Music Teacher's Association of California. I can both prepare students for merit certificate and competition and for just a simple enjoyment of piano playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

Teaching style could easily be summaried and paraphrased with my above stated pedagogy! Teaching style changes from student to teacher. I enjoy trying to decipher what the student enjoys hearing, wants to learn, prior knowledge, and desires are. These help in my search to find the perfect style at which the student understands and enjoys the task at hand.  Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Banjo Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

So we study chords and rhythms, as they relate to the songs the client enjoys. I like to insert a five to ten minute practice before digging into the main lesson. This involves playing scales or running chord progressions or learning about, for example, the circle of 5ths or 4ths. I do teach more advanced levels, in which we learn how to substitute chords and arrange songs. I alwyas build goals into a program as it feels really good to achieve and move on to the next goal! 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 Organ Music Keyboard

I have been teaching for 40 years . Very experienced with students starting at age 5. I was director of music education for 14 music schools in Southern California and now teach 1 day a week at music academies in corona on saturdays plus my private lessons done in my studio in Anaheim or the students homes .I started playing when I was 8 years taking both piano and organ lessons . I was a music theory major . Read More