Amy W.
Amy is a recent transplant to San Diego from New York City. She has been teaching private voice lessons for the past five years in Ohio, New York City, and San Diego. She also teaches for CYT San Diego as well as San Diego Junior Theater. Amy holds a BFA in Musical Theater. As a trained vocalist and actress, Amy has extensive knowledge of the voice, specializing in how to utilize the vocal instrument in performance. A typical lesson with Amy is fun! Students learn the anatomy of the voice, efficient breath technique, discovery of points of resonance, proper diction, and more. Amy believes in helping each and every student find their authentic, unique voice, and trains students in a variety of genres (including Jazz, Pop, Musical Theater, Classical, and Country).
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Gary B.
Gary began his life’s journey in music at twelve years old when he was installed as the accompanist for his church’s senior choir and even though he did not pursue music as a career, choosing work in public service in education and human resources, music has been a constant presence as an avocation, calling, passion used to enable inner peace, and now, livelihood. Gary brings years of experience playing in cover bands, directing small ensembles for stage productions, supporting vocalist, as well as providing music in restaurants, lounges, and clubs throughout central Pennsylvania. Throughout his life, he has served as lead keyboardist in various worship ensembles for congregations utilizing selections from the song books of both contemporary Christian and black gospel genres. A cherished designation for Gary in recent years was as an Artist in Residence for the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania providing music for patients, staff, and various events at the hospital. Before leaving Pennsylvania, he had been serving as worship pastor for a medium sized congregation coordinating nearly fifty instrumentalists and singers charged with providing worship for three services each weekend. Gary now combines his love for the piano, his gift for working with people of all ages, and his passion for all types of music, with a deep commitment to equip a new generation of players for the future demands for the music marketplace. Gary is looking to equip keyboardists for bands not yet formed, prepare musicians for congregations not yet planted, or prepare someone for the tasteful accompaniment for an engagement in the future by a vocalist.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Jimmy H.
Dr. Jimmy H. is a UCLA trained piano teacher with over 25 years of experience working with young kids and adults. He can help students find love in music and help them become a great piano player. Dr. Jimmy H. focuses on teaching the kids the right techniques and forms as well as getting them the strong foundation in music theory. He participates in the Piano Guild Audition annually and enrolls all his students to get certified. Dr. Jimmy H. has performed at Piano Recital at Amateur Pianist in San Diego and Local Artists of the International Concert Committee in Dhahran (where he studied piano under Harriet Bushman for two years).
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Jincy N.
Jincy started playing piano at age of 8, taking classical music lessons from the most acclaimed piano instructors of her hometown. Being a top student with highest grades in music theory classes along with concrete skills obtained from performative courses, resulted in comprehensive experiences for her. Shortly afterwards, she became passionately interested in music composition and started to write a few pieces for piano. Jincy has been working with young students and been watching her students fall in love with music and follow their dreams (which is what she always wishes).
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Joanna S.
Joanna has been teaching piano and voice since 1991. Some of her students have gone to become music majors in performance and education. She has a passion for her students to grow to love and appreciate every aspect of music as a language. In voice, her emphasis has been children’s education using Kodaly (a Hungarian curriculum based on three different styles of teaching from Italy, England and France). Other studies would include solfege, voice, piano performance, Alex technique emphasis performance, release, and a piano studies emphasis in theory. She is also certified by the state of California as an Activity Director. She started playing in church when she was 12 years old and started arranging some simple versions of hymns. She has been in competitions in her junior high years and performances. She was very involved in musicals in high school and sang in elite choirs in college. She has written Christian Contemporary music for churches and written children’s musicals. She also composes classical contemporary music with stories. Her plans are to someday write the stories in books for expressive therapy for children, learning disabilities, and dementia to help them to learn to express more creativity and gain confidence and an awareness of music with art and color. She also does music awareness in retirement homes. In 1996, she wrote Christian contemporary music for a ministry and participated as one of the singers and soloists on cable TV for a year. She is a member A.S.C.A.P. and has had music on local Christian radio stations and throughout Europe. She has performed piano and voice in different areas in Riverside, San Diego, and Colorado.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Michael J.
Michael has been teaching, playing, and writing music for nearly 20 years. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts for Jazz Composition and finished his Bachelor of Music at Southeast Missouri State University. He is currently working on his Masters's in music composition at San Diego State University. In addition to teaching, composition, and music theory research, Michael is an active performer both in bands and as a solo act. He works with kids of all ages and loves to bring the joy of music to children's lives. His teaching style and approach are catered to each individual student.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Songwriting.
- Production.
- Bass guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
Elias S.
Elias is a pianist and film composer. He has been playing piano and composing music since the age of eight. He trained under Dr. Chris Durrenberger at Wittenberg University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2015 with a Bachelor Degree in Piano Performance. Since graduating, Elias has been composing music for films and TV and teaching piano and composition lessons in San Diego. Elias believes in a well-rounded approach to teaching music, with an emphasis on music theory, proper technique, ear training, and improvisation. He is passionate about creating a positive environment where students are motivated to learn and grow as musicians.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Songwriting.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Erica T.
Erica is a multi-instrumentalist from San Diego, CA. Erica’s formal training began with classical piano lessons as a child; since then, her passion expanded to the drums, guitar, bass, uke, vox, and various percussion instruments. Erica received a J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2016 and decided to follow her musical aspirations, performing in local San Diego rock bands while teaching music. Erica loves the joy that music brings and is passionate about empowering others through music education. She loves to connect with others through songwriting, spontaneous jam sessions and believes in the healing powers of playing music.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Drums.
- Online Lessons.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
JoAnne S
JoAnne brings the joy of music to the lives of her students. Thankful to have studied music from a young age, she dearly loves the piano, teaching music, making music, and especially creating joyful moments through the life-changing power of music. JoAnne holds a Master of Arts in Education from SDSU, has been teaching students with a wide range of ages and abilities all kinds of things since 2003, and continues to delight in developing musically, most recently through pursuing a music degree and embracing an obsession with Afro-Cuban music. Her approach is patient, fun, and naturally engaging.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
John R
John has been playing piano for 23 years and teaching piano and voice to children in the San Diego area with positive results in all of his students. In 2007 he traveled with the global education and music program Up with People where he had the opportunity to perform music throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States and for events including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade. John has performed in several musical theater productions as both a singer and musician. He has sung in the role of Seymour for the musical Little Shop of Horrors, and used his piano abilities to play for productions of Grease and Bye Bye Birdie. John has successfully created and maintained a youth choir for children and teens at his church, focusing on tonal quality, accurate diction and performing as a group. With a solid understanding of children, he is able to make a connection with all students that help them to understand the complexities of music. John uses relatable examples and interactive activities that exercise their creative abilities while solidifying their musical foundation. In this way, he is able to analyze the students’ abilities and tailor the lesson based on his/her ability to comprehend and create music. His goal is to explore music with others so they may develop a unique form of expression which resonates in any country while enjoying the serenity that coincides with creating music on a piano.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Jonathan C.
Jonathan began playing piano at the age of 4. He received a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance at Hillsdale College and continued to receive a Master’s in Piano Performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. From 2013-2016, he was the adjunct instructor of piano and staff accompanist at Hillsdale College. Jonathan has been performing since the late 90’s as soloist and collaborative pianist and teaching since 2005. He offers classical and contemporary styles, specializing in exam and performance preparation. Along with teaching privately, he currently teaches at a local music school and continues his work as a performing pianist, both locally and abroad.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Violin.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Joseph M.
Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree in music, emphasizing in vocal performance courses, from Humboldt State University in 2017. He has been teaching voice for the past 2 years to students of all ages. Joseph strives to bring out the musical potential within his students. His teaching philosophy revolves around developing healthy habits for singing so that the voice is free to express itself naturally and beautifully. Joseph understands that everyone has unique obstacles to overcome; so, he caters specific lessons towards the student’s unique voice and goals. Students can expect to learn to practice singing efficiently after just one lesson! Joseph’s typical lesson starts by working out the voice through various warm-ups and kinesthetic movements. Then he will introduce you to some new repertoire so that you can experiment with your voice while trying out new techniques. Joseph’s favorite thing about teaching is the learning process itself. He thrives in a motivated and focused environment. Students love his passionate, patient, and friendly persona.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Josh B
An accomplished guitarist from Nashville, TN. Josh graduated from the prestigious University of California San Diego’s computer music program with a BA in Interdisciplinary Computing Arts. He earned his Master’s in Education and a teaching credential in English. Josh is also a composer. He self-released his first album Castaway in 2011. He collaborated with electronic producer and DJ Jake Schneider on their DJ/acoustic fusion act, Showing Love, headlining UCSD’s Best of I.C.A.M. When Josh is not performing or working on his music, you can find him spending time with his daughter and wife, in the line-up catching some waves, or teaching English and literature to high school students.
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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
Kenneth L
Kenneth’s heritage is a family of concert pianists, and music teachers. He has been studying and playing music for more than 30 years. As a concert band director, he has been teaching piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and ukulele for fourteen years. His great joy is helping students not only to learn the instrument of their choice, but to assist them in overcoming any physical or mental obstacles that may come across their path learning their instrument. His approach is patient and encouraging. His education consists principally in music and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He considers the well-being of each student and their learning of their chosen instrument of equal value.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Clarinet.
- Saxophone.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
Kent B
Kent has taught a wide variety of guitar styles, from folk music to classical and pop. In addition to private lessons, he has taught workshops at the San Diego Folk Heritage and the San Diego Ukulele festivals, as well as the Museum Charter School, Chula Vista Elementary, and even children as young as head start aged. A specialty is fingerstyle Hawaiian music on guitar and ukulele. In addition to performing himself, he has played on stage at multiple theater productions including shows at the Lyceum Theatre and Lamb’s Players and contributed words or music to more than a dozen different companies and shows. He holds a BA in Music Composition from Whitman College in sunny Walla Walla, Washington.
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San Diego County
- Guitar.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.