Aba S.
Aba’s musical journey first began in Elementary School. From Clarinet to Piano and Electric Guitar, Aba has been playing music since 8 years old. Playing in concert band, marching band, and Jazz Band allowed Aba to successfully learn various types of orchestrations quickly, perform in various venues throughout California, and gain the ability to improv play. Aba was one of few students chosen from the Coachella Valley to play clarinet in a full orchestra at Riverside Community College during his time at Palm Desert Charter Middle School. This allowed Aba to experience what an audition process takes and how important preparation is for musical performances. Aba graduated from Boston College with degrees in Political Science, Film, and Music. During Aba’s time at college, he became well versed in the arts by being a part of a sketch comedy club, creating short films, and learning the art of Audio Recording and Production. He loves playing rock, blues, hip-hop, and Pop on electric guitar and piano along with creating beats. Aba is very passionate about the arts and hopes to inspire others.
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Riverside County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.
Cole F.
Cole is a guitarist, singer, model, and music producer born and raised in OC California. He began studying classical guitar at OCSA, and later attended California Institute of the Arts, and Musicians Institute studying guitar, vocals, songwriting, and music production. Cole is focused on all styles of music: pop, funk, jazz, hip hop, and RnB. He has been playing guitar for 12+ years, playing shows, and releasing music with a high energy pop funk band, called Undecided Future, for 8 years.
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Orange County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- 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.
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.
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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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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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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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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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
Michael M.
Music has always been important in his family’s history. His maternal great-grandmother Lena Thomas played guitar with the Wandering Minstrels in Arkansas back in the 1800s. (photo: 2nd from left) His other grandmother’s (Hazel Harrison) musical roots were tied to Liverpool, England. She was especially proud of a recently popular Beatle named George Harrison. Her being his aunt. Even though not everyone her age was in the Beatle’s Fan Club quite yet, she certainly was. Seems like from then on they always tried to know and memorize Beatle’s trivia, catchy lyrics, and songs. Now, over half a century later, when his family gets together for a reunion (Lena’s side), it’s like a mini Woodstock Festival. His grandfather played guitar and fiddle on the radio with Roy Clark. His mother and her twin sister sang on TV and radio when they were kids. So, raised in a music-loving family moved to perform in front of his family and friends. While his primary love is singing, he began to play piano, organ, clarinet, and guitar from an early age. He learned acoustic guitar first, then got his first electric guitar as a teen. Later, he played rhythm guitar for a local band and fronted it with lead vocals. As an adult, he’s given acoustic guitar lessons to children and adults, both in the USA and in South America. He’s taught British and American English in South America as well. In 2006 and 2007 he spent some time authoring a published book on techniques of hypermiling. Since it was one of the first books of its kind, it was featured on LA’s KTLA news and other stations. He’s created an acoustic guitar playing course (in Spanish) to teach how the guitar works, with simple and advanced techniques, highlighting fundamental and inverted chord building principles without having to read traditional music. Being of baritone vocal range, his singing voice is similar to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Neil Diamond.
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Riverside County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- 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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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Drums.
- Songwriting.
- Production.
- Bass guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
Nick S
Nick is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter who hails from Irvine, California. From the young age of 3, he found a passion for music. He started classical piano lessons when he was 4, where he continued to learn music theory and piano skills until he was 12 years old. From there, he became interested in learning guitar and practicing singing, and began studying a variety of popular music styles on his own. Around this time, he started writing songs and arranging productions on his computer. He played keyboard at his church for more than 5 years, where he gained valuable experience working with a band. He attended high school at the Orange County School of the Arts in the Commercial Music program before going on to study Popular Music Performance at the USC Thornton School of Music. Since his graduation in 2019, Nick has been focusing on developing his pop-funk/neo-soul band, Undecided Future. He continues to work as a songwriter, producer, and instructor at OC Hit Factory in Tustin, where he has been honing his skills working with young talent for the past 4 years. As a highly trained student of music himself, Nick feels comfortable teaching a broad range of styles and ages. His instruction method is designed to inspire passion in his students, by combining important knowledge and fundamentals with relatable songs that make it fun to learn!
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Orange County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Music Theory.