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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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Erica T.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

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 two decades . 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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Kenneth L

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Songwriting.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Clarinet.
  • Bass.
  • Flute.
  • Saxophone.
  • Trumpet.
  • 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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Kent B

San Diego County

  • Guitar.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Kirk B

Kirk’s love of music began at the age of 12, when he picked up the trombone and began playing jazz. Demonstrating talent and dedication, he was playing in advanced jazz groups and orchestras within several years, eventually playing in Utah’s Youth Symphony as 1st Trombone. Kirk transitioned to the Electric Bass in high school and continued on to Hamilton College in Clinton, New York for a bachelor’s degree in music. There, he split his time between two jazz bands, three rock groups, and his own jazz/funk ensemble. In addition, he was a member of the student orchestra, playing on an Upright Bass. After graduating, he was accepted to Berklee College of Music and immediately involved himself in half a dozen bands, student performance projects, and regular weekly gigs throughout Boston, all while holding on to the Dean’s List academic standing and double majoring in Bass Performance and Film Scoring. After Berklee, Kirk moved to New York City where he began scoring for independent and student films. Most notable works include a composition for NPR’s “This American Life,” where he scored the nationally played trailer showcasing their live HD broadcast. Now in San Diego, Kirk’s newest chapter in music is teaching piano and bass guitar to children and adults who are beginning their own musical journeys. Kirk’s experience as a jazz bassist and composer offers a unique perspective towards music and music theory. Without losing sight of the importance of fundamentals, Kirk encourages his students to “think off the page.” His philosophy is to inspire learners to think creatively and internalize the music, which can help not only in the understanding of music, but with critical thinking skills as well. Above all else, his naturally patient and positive personality serves to keep lessons light and always fun.

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Kirk B

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Music Theory.

Kyle A

Kyle began playing piano at the age of 7 and continued taking private lessons for 17 years. He received a Piano Teaching Certification from Fullerton College at age 22. Kyle continued his education at Berklee College of Music where he received a Bachelor of Music in Film Scoring. Over the past 15 years he has had the opportunity to perform in nearly every style of popular music. He enjoys learning about the music of different cultures and is currently a member of Peruvian Cumbia group, La Chamba. As a private teacher, Kyle has instructed students from young children to adults in all aspects of musicianship. He feels it is important that students not only become skilled pianists but well-rounded musicians as well.

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Kyle A

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Music Theory.

Lorenzo

After having graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring in late 2013, Lorenzo started off his career interning for film composer George S. Clinton (known for his work in the Austin Powers movie franchise). He later quickly entered the video game industry after creating his own audio production studio whilst working with game developers around the world. In addition, Lorenzo has been playing piano since the age of 5 and has been teaching both piano and music production for the last 6 years. Although classically trained, his lessons can cater to anyone learning to play the piano, may it be for Jazz, Hip Hop, or Classical music. He believes that technique, sight-reading, ear training, music theory, and improvisation are all key components to becoming a great and well-rounded musician, and if interested, a great composer.

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Lorenzo

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Saxophone.
  • Music Theory.

Margie V

Margie’s teaching career began at age 7, when she gave piano lessons to her 14-year-old brother. She began teaching full-time 30 years ago. She’s had experience with all kinds of music learners, of all ages, and she develops lesson plans to spark the unique interests of her students. She enjoys doing customized arrangements and is flexible about teaching material. Margie plays a number of other instruments in addition to piano: guitar, organ, Russian gusli, and hammer dulcimer. She studied piano, organ, conducting, and pedagogy, on 3 scholarships, at UCSB, SDSU, USD, and Shenandoah Conservatory. Margie is a life member of the national music honor society, TRI-M, having served as chapter president in high school. Currently she is an active member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, a teachers’ organization.

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Margie V

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Nathan L

Nate teaches piano and guitar lessons and plays classical piano and rock guitar. He began taking piano lessons at age 6, and in his early teens taught himself to play guitar. Before acquiring his Bachelor of Music from Temple University in 2011, he had also begun to hone his vocal, drum, and bass skills. He is a recent Pennsylvania transplant, and has spent his time since graduating instructing private piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons. Nate is a seasoned performer and songwriter and has played in various original and cover bands throughout the last fifteen years. His teaching style provides a well- rounded musical training founded on the backbone of music theory. His students are encouraged to choose much of their own material, and an emphasis is placed on ensemble play, musical thinking, ear training, and other concepts that strive to make music a more meaningful part of the student’s life. Nate is classically trained, and rock educated.

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Nathan L

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Songwriting.
  • Production.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Aaron B

Aaron was born and raised in San Diego, California, where he developed his passion for music. He began learning guitar at age 11, and shortly after, started taking lessons for piano and voice—he even taught himself how to play the ukulele! Only five years later, at age 16, he began to tutor friends on the guitar. He’s been teaching others to experience the joy of making music ever since Aaron continued to develop his passion for music by studying at Azusa Pacific University, where he graduated with a degree in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Audio Engineering. Aaron’s desire is to use his skills and experience to help YOU become the musician YOU want to be!

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Aaron B

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Kostik C.

Kostyantyn was born in Ukraine, but grew up in San Diego, CA. He was learning piano and violin before deciding to pick up guitar in fifth grade. Kostyantyn is currently active as a solo artist under the pseudonym iamnotok and in three metal bands as a vocalist and songwriter for Zero South and bass guitarist for Mandala and Final Vice. He takes inspiration from many genres of music for his original songs. Kostyantyn is a graduate of UC San Diego’s Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM) major, where he learned about recording and music technology and even developed a prototype multi-effects pedal. He was also a board member of the Musicians’ Club at UCSD, where he regularly performed a wide variety of songs with other collegiate musicians. Kostyantyn has been teaching for over 5 years and likes to teach most styles of guitar playing. He primarily has experience playing rock and progressive metal, but also has experience playing classical music. Kostyantyn is a laid-back instructor that wants to get to know his students’ musical interests so that he can best help them develop the skills and techniques needed to play their favorite music. Kostyantyn has over a dozen guitars and basses suited for the different types of music he plays, and he enjoys picking up new hobbies and learning new things regularly.

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Kostik C.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Guitar.
  • Songwriting.
  • Production.
  • Music Theory.

Jaime N.

Jaime Andres is a guitar and Piano player from Bogota, Colombia who moved to San Diego, California at the age of 7 to pursue his musical career. At the age of 18 he first picked up the guitar, and since then has been working toward mastering the instrument while learning many different music styles. After a year and a half of being self-taught, he decided to apply to college as a classical guitarist, while continuing to learn other musical styles on his own. After applying to San Diego Mesa College as a classical guitarist, he received multiple music scholarships and earned his degree with high honors. His teaching career also began in college, where he tutored his classmates in music theory piano, and guitar. Since then Jaime has been teaching independently. Jaime's method of teaching is completely tailored to each student, being classically trained while having various backgrounds in other styles, he always makes sure to get the most out of your musicality and passion.

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Jaime N.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Music Theory.

Matt E.

Matt has been playing guitar for twenty years, specializing in fingerstyle guitar. He enjoys playing in a variety of musical genres, such as folk, jazz, classical, world, ragtime, and Celtic. He especially likes to play the music of Pierre Bensusan, his favorite guitarist and musical role model. Matt's approach to teaching guitar is to identify the music that most inspires the student and then work toward playing it as the ultimate goal. Outside of music, he also teaches philosophy at a local university and dabbles in language learning. He grew up in Sacramento and now lives in the Linda Vista/Mission Valley area with his wife and cat.

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Matt E.

San Diego County

  • Guitar.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Music Theory.

Ryan K.

Ryan grew up among a family of professional brass musicians and educators in Cape Town, South Africa. He began learning the violin at age 6 and subsequently changed over to the trumpet at 7 for which he took lessons alongside a host of other instruments including the piano, guitar and double bass. It was at age 11 that he decided to leave the trumpet and take up the tenor trombone. This decision changed the trajectory of his musical career as he would audition for and receive a scholarship to attend Diocesan College Boys’ School in Cape Town for the duration of his high school years. It was here that he studied with British trombonist extraordinaire and brass teacher Stuart Scott. He attended the South African National Youth Orchestra course for multiple years throughout high school, travelling in 2006 to Germany as part of the South African National Youth Orchestra where he performed Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the Beethoven Hall in the city of Bonn. After high school Ryan pursued his tertiary studies at the University of Cape Town where completed both a Performance Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma in Western Classical music specializing in trombone performance. In this duration, he studied with trombonist and UCT head of brass William Haubrich, San Diego native and USC alumnus. Throughout and after his university career Ryan freelanced with the Cape Philharmonic, the Johannesburg Philharmonic and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestras on Bass, Tenor and Alto Trombones. He also performed and won category prizes for local music competitions, taught music at various schools and freelanced in many jazz ensembles. Ryan moved to the US in 2019 to become a Marine Musician, eventually being stationed at MCAS Miramar. He performed in many parades and ceremonies in the duration of his service, including the illustrious Tournament of Roses Parade.

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Ryan K.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Songwriting.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Bass.
  • Saxophone.
  • Trumpet.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Elvera M.

Elvera’s love for music began in her early childhood. She found love in guitar playing at the age of 11 and took any opportunity to sing and play guitar at open mics, school concerts, or family gatherings. She sang in choir throughout elementary, middle, and high school and began voice lessons at 16 years old. She gained an interest in musical theatre and performed in multiple productions throughout her adolescence. She is currently studying music at San Diego State University and hopes to be a certified music therapist. Music is a very important part of her life and she loves seeing her students blossom into driven and hopeful musicians.

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Elvera M.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Guitar.
  • Music Theory.

Gabriel B.

Gabriel started playing the saxophone at age 10, playing in the band and singing in the choir in middle school and high school. While in high school, he picked up the clarinet and flute, playing in high school wind and jazz bands. Upon graduation he started playing in various jazz, blues, rock and ska groups in the Bay Area. It was at this time that he developed his guitar and keyboard fundamentals. He started his post-secondary education experience honing his musicianship and keyboard skills at DeAnza College in Cupertino, California. As a transfer student, he moved to LA to earn a B.M. and M.M., both in Wind Performance from California State University Northridge. It was there that he received his first formal lessons, under the mentorship of Professor Jerry Luedders. He performed as a member of the CSUN WInd Symphony, Jazz ‘C’ Band, the CSUN Saxophone Quartet, and the CSUN Saxophone Choir. His performance experience at CSUN includes dozens of recitals as a soloist, in chamber groups, as an accompanist for vocal soloists, and as a partner with student composers. Gabriel enjoys facilitating a lifelong love of music in his students. He motivates students by drawing out their natural abilities and developing physical fundamentals that minimize the discomfort of learning. Through teaching the fundamentals of music, Gabriel connects the joy of learning to the joy of making music.

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Gabriel B.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Clarinet.
  • Flute.
  • Saxophone.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.