Piano Lessons in Los Angeles, CA

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

For beginning piano, I use the thompson and bastien books, along with basic theory books. As the student progresses, I introduce them to actual peices of vaying styles, as soon as they are ready. For saxophone and clarinet, I use multiple books, depending on the student's needs and goals and a host of my own materials and methods I have developed from years of teaching. I always concentrate on learning how to breathe corrctly and produce a smooth and constant airflow to produce a nice, steady, controlled tone. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Music Keyboard

She has given recitals on many occasions and performed solo with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles in the US, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark, Greece, Macedonia, and Bulgaria. She performed in Osaka, Japan for 1 year (2016-2017) as a flutist at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. Filipa B. also performed piano and flute in Jeju Island, South Korea for a 6-month contract and performed at the annual Summer Music Festival. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

My 5 years of teaching experience, and 20+ years of performing experience has helped me gain a storehouse of helpful knowledge, wisdom and methods. Having worked with all voice types, I have learned that each voice is unique and should be treated as such. I have always allowed my students to work at their own pace, but I have also learned when it is more beneficial to help push my students. As a performer, I have been commended for my artistry. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

Piano : All piano students will begin by learning about scales and scale theory. This includes scales learned withing the Classical idiom as well as the Contemporary music idiom which includes all styles of music. Students regardless of their preferred style of music will be encouraged to learn some elementary classical music in order to facilitate and reinforce good technique, reading and interpretation. Drums: All drum students will begin by learning about stick control and proper posture. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard

My work extends beyond the stage, as I've had the privilege of recording and composing for acclaimed series like HBO's "Hacks" and Netflix's "Insiders." Collaborating with industry veterans such as Rob Lewis, known for his work with artists like Christina Aguilera, Fifth Harmony, and the Backstreet Boys, has been an inspiring part of my journey. Additionally, I've had the incredible opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra, presenting my composition "Espirales" and my piece "Murmullos," both of which received awards and were showcased at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, thanks to the support of the Fundacin Sax Ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

She has appeared in many venues, from churches to performance halls, lounges to large arenas. She has collaborated with many local artists in San Francisco, Orlando, and Chicago. She also served as a church worship leader, leading the oldest multi-ethnic congregation in the city of Chicago. In addition to her piano expertise, Yaocheng is also an accomplished flute player. She has won awards and participated in major music festivals such as National Repertory Orchestra and the Colorado College Summer Institute. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Acoustic Guitar

For my students, I like to see what type of music they are interested in and listen to a few of their favorite songs. From there we can learn chords (guitar, piano) and melodies for vocal lines. We could go the route of learning scales and theory, but since I didn't grow up learning that way, I'd prefer to go the more modern way by learning strumming patterns, chords, inversions, melodies and harmonies, and teach dynamics to make a song come together. Read More