Piano Lessons in Pico Rivera, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Fiddle French Horn Piccolo Oboe

Hi, my name is Max. I graduated CSULB with a degree in Music Education. My main instruments is the violin but I enjoy playing and teaching most of the band and orchestra instruments. I am a string specialist (Violin, Viola Cello and Bass) but I also teaching flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, trumpet, trombone and piano. Each instrument is special in its own way, and I enjoy teaching and playing each one. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Accordion French Horn Music Keyboard

In 2010, I performed in the Eutiner Festspiele in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany as principal horn, performing operas and symphonic works. In 2012 in Prague, Czechia, my chamber group won second prize at the Ameropa International Concertante Competition with Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b. That same summer, I was accepted into the Colorado College Music Festival with full scholarship. Throughout the pandemic from 2020-mid 2021, I taught English and pronunciation online to students all across the globe. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Synthesizer Keyboard

I began teaching back when I was in high school. I distinctly remember helping the younger trombonists at the grade schools and helping lower classmen as I got older. By the time I was a senior in high school I had several private students and I have been teaching routinely various students ever since. I intend to use my own experience and connections within the musical realm as a guidance tool to my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I will always push my students at the pace in which I believe they can handle. This means that this will change according to learning styles and motivation or lack of motivation shown to me. I will always give you all the tools I was employed to have as a student so that you will become the very best musician possible. I will always be available for questions and ideas that you would like to run across me. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My Beginning Piano lessons are perfect for first-time musicians. Students will learn the basics of piano skills, musical theory, and basic chords to get them making music at the piano quickly. My Intermediate Piano explores a higher level of technique, including improvisation and reading more complex music. My Advanced Piano is for students who have been playing consistently for over 5 years. I provide in-depth guidance in style, interpretation, harmony, and performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching style revolves around engaging with students on a deeper level to explore the character and emotional essence of each musical work. Recognizing that every student possesses a unique personality and temperament, I adapt my approach to align with their individual needs and learning styles. I firmly believe that fostering a consistent practice routine, such as dedicating at least 20 minutes per day, not only enhances their piano skills but also instills valuable life habits that contribute to their overall development. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

Teaching and performing are two of my musical passions which have been growing since my days as a child star dancer/pianist in the 1960's, up to today as a professional 'cellist/ethnomusicologist. In addition to performing on both instruments, I also composed award winning pieces, premiered works as a 'cellist and also was fortunate to have the late great Croatian composer Boris Papandopulo write a solo work for me, just before he passed. Read More