Voice Lessons in National City, CA

Instruments: Voice

I knew I wanted to be a music teacher as early as elementary school. I began my teaching experience as a Kindermusik educator; teaching music and movement to children birth -7 years old. I did this for 10 years before moving on to class room music, where I taught basic music theory at the young elementary level. During this time I began teaching private voice lessons in my home. I encourage my students to sing and not worry about making mistakes. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola

Vocal students are encouraged to pick songs from whatever genre sparks their interest.  With violin and viola I use the suzuki method of training and follow the books and lessons, and I use other books to supplement scales/technique.  If a student already has musical literature I am very open to using that to build a specific curriculum for that student. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I love sharing what I've learned about singing through my decades as a Professor at Berklee College of Music, Boston. Berklee is the #1 college that teaches Commercial Music (mostly Jazz and Pop). Currently I sing a combination of pop and classical in church as well as teach fitness in Encinitas. I have written books on singing and American diction as well as having recorded with symphonies and jazz bands. My studio includes a computer, printer, BOSE P.A. as well as capability for playing CD's or cassette tapes, and of course, my piano. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar

When my father saw my interest in the guitar, he put me in guitar classes because as he said, I had to "learn properly". Soon after my first lesson I realized I didn't learn very conventialy, l. I just wanted to learn the songs that I love. Flamenco Guitar and singing is an art for passed down from father to son/daughter. This is how I teach. I get to know the student's soul for music and I deliver to them the ability to instantly express themselves. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a fun and passionate music teacher! I love teaching music to beginners of all ages! Everyone is born with music inside them. I will teach you the proper techniques necessary for piano and your voice. We not only learn the fundamentals but also about different styles and genres and how music imitates life through sound. For piano, I teach the basic and crucial skills including proper fingering, posture, note reading, music theory, ear training, and rhythm. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle

Hello! I'm a versatile musician with a wide variety of skills and experience! I'm a classically trained violinist and singer with a background in musical theater. For the past 10 years I've been performing all over the US, Canada and the UK in a variety of facets. I've played with symphony orchestras, performed off-Broadway, fiddled with country and bluegrass bands, played electric violin with rock bands at iconic venues in NYC and LA including The Bitter End, The Viper Room, the Whisky a Go Go and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Hi I'm Joanna and have been teaching 25 years 31/2 to 80 years old.. I teach piano in sight reading, theory, chords, composition, transposing. I have a passion to teach my students dynamics and build up their confidence. In voice I teach breathing techniques and also studied Alexander for 4 years, I develop their confidence and help with auditions for competitions and theater arts. I competed in voice and piano in my middle school years I write classical contemporary music and perform in different venues throughout San Diego and riverside. Read More