Piano Lessons in San Diego, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have been teaching piano for over fifteen years and teaching guitar for over five years. All ages and levels. My students are encouraged to enter competitions, exams, talent shows and recitals, as well as composing their own music. I enjoy teaching different styles of music. Its always fun to learn new music and this motivate student to practice and continue to learn. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet French Horn Piccolo

My experiences in and out of the classroom continuously pushes me to evolve my philosophy and teaching style. Music is not just about singing or playing the right notes and lyrics. It is about making connections from most personal experiences through the most universal language. This is the kind of experience I hope to share with my students through music in a safe, challenging, and creative environment. It doesn’t matter whether students are seasoned musicians or first-time singers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

I've always had incisive experiences from leading small combos, as learning situations. As arranger working with musicians it's a laboratory to knowing the right groove to create blues, rock or jazz. I extend my years of professional knowledge playing piano complimenting a players' harmonic voicings, rhythmic styles informing band members how to adhere to arrangements for weddings, conventions, clubs, restaurants, wine tastings and a variety of larger venues. I enjoy teaching the youngest less experienced piano enthusiast, especially if there's specific goals or they know of inspirational music or musicians they'd like to emulate. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a fan of the Suzuki method for beginning Violin students. It is the way I learned, so I am familiar with it. I do think it is important for students to have some say in what they learn. It is important for young students to have fun during the learning process. I like to throw in some current music that is familiar to the student. I also find it important to set goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Double Bass Keyboard

Ive been teaching for the last four years and absolutely love it. Every student is so different and I love working with each student to approach music in a unique way, whatever their learning style may be. Since I have a broad background of performance in various instruments and styles, I think it is very important to support whatever musical interests my students have or wish to develop. To me, it is very important to really listen to what my student wants and figure out a way to help reach those musical goals together. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ

Every student learns in their own way, and I try to get that to happen. When the student really learns, they are excited and so am I! It is great to see students progress, and learn more and more. I try to make each lesson and each student an individual, not a mechanical, cookie-cutter process. Read More

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