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Miguel Z.

"Miguel is a flute and keyboard player based in the Tri City Area around Vista, CA, where they coach at Aviara Oaks Middle School, and are currently pursuing an associates degree in flute performance at Mira Costa College, under the teaching of Dr. Elena Yarritu. They began their musical journey at age 12, picking up flute in the Aviara Oaks Middle School band, they accomplished what they could by practicing hard until high school, when they began to study under their first teacher, and around the same time, began to rediscover their love for piano under a new piano teacher as well. Since then, Miguel has pushed hard to become proficient in their two main instruments, also stopping along the way to tidy up their skills in mallet percussion, drums, and voice, from their past experience in percussion and vocal ensembles. They have had many opportunities to play with and perform in masterclasses for renowned artists such as Steve Kujala, Ian Clarke, Brian Pezzone, Julien Beaudiment, and more. Miguel thoroughly enjoys teaching and coaching people of all ages, helping anyone to discover where their musical interests lie, and helping uncover the hidden talents of their students. They incorporate elements of music theory, concepts from other instrumental disciplines, a healthily diverse selection of music and musical concepts, and their students' personal interests into their flute and piano lessons. Miguel is looking to help in any way they can, and broaden the understanding and appreciation of music for all of their students."

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Miguel Z.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Flute.
  • Music Theory.

Gabriel A.

Gabriel started out by playing piano and clarinet at the age of seven. Born and raised in San Diego, he participated in several local competitions and knows what it is like to dedicate yourself to music as well as all the practice that comes with it. Prior to and during college, he began volunteering his time to help teach kids in elementary, middle, and high school ensembles, giving him plenty of experience with children of all ages. While attending the University of San Diego, Gabriel was the principal clarinet of the USD Wind Ensemble and simultaneously continued his piano studies under the direction of Dr. Kay Etheridge. He graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Music. Gabriel truly loves music and hopes to share the joys of playing instruments with anyone who has the dedication and desire to learn.

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Gabriel A.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Clarinet.
  • Music Theory.

Virginia C.

Virginia appeared in concert halls throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil and Taiwan. As a winner of the Eleazar de Carvalho Festival concerto competition, she made her Carnegie Hall debut as a soloist at the International Music Festival. Ms. Chang Chien enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and piano educator. She has performed numerous concerts in significant venues, such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the United States Capitol. Among Ms.Chang Chien’s career highlights, she was a guest soloist and presented the “Marcello Oboe Concerto” in Eleazar de Carvalho Festival, Brazil. During her residency in Banff Centre for the Performing Arts, she gave a lecture about “Performance in the Romantic Period” and a recital. After her Carnegie Hall debut, she was commissioned by New York Composer Circle to premiere contemporary works. In 2017, she released an EP featuring contemporary solo work for oboe and my first album “Oboist: Virginia ChangChien” featuring works of Marcello, Schumann and Ravel, published by MEII Enterprise INC, NYC. In 2019, she joined as principal oboe at Bear Valley Music Festival under conductor Michael Morgan, performing concert series with renowned pianist Olgan Kern. In 2021, she founded a chamber ensemble called “Phantasy Trio”, composed of oboe, cello and piano. The debut concert received favorable reviews. As a seasoned oboe player, her appearances include with the United Nations Symphony Orchestra, Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, and UN woodwind quintet, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, the Ureuk Symphony and New York Composer Circles. Recent solo appearances include a performance of Bach Concerto For Violin and Oboe, Marcello Oboe Concerto with Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, Schumann Fantasy Op.73 arranged for oboe and piano, Peri Mauer’s “Journey for solo oboe”, Eugene Marlow’s “Agitation du Coeur” and Moshe Knoll’s "Introduction and Allegro" for oboe, cello and piano. Contemporary works were premiered at New York Composer Circles and Weiwuying National Concert Hall, Taiwan. Her solo performance earned my reviews, including from music critic sites, "The Glass" and “Soundwordsight”. As an oboe and piano educator, she conducted Oboe Master Class in Taiwan. In addition to her private studio , She's been teaching oboe and piano lessons for more than 10 years in the Greater New York area such as faculty of Piano School of NYC, Beekman International School and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, NYC. In fall of 2022 , she began working with Musikey Company, which is the largest music school in Southern California. Originally from Taiwan, Virginia received a master’s degree under Professor Humbert Lucarelli at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College (City University of New York). She also participated in a master class under Gordon Hunt, Washington Barella, and Sarah Skuster.

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Virginia C.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Oboe.
  • Music Theory.

Patrick R.

Patrick began playing piano at the age of 5. In his teenage years, he found a love for music composition and music production. With this new avenue in music, he attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, emphasis on Music Recording Technology and Audio Design. Since graduating, Patrick has been teaching piano, songwriting and music production. He also works as a recording technician/studio musician for a band in LA and has performed at such venues as El Rey Theatre, Troubadour, and House of Blues. As a private teacher, Patrick instructs students of all ages and skill levels. Patrick’s philosophy is to infuse the fundamentals of piano playing (finger technique, music theory, sight reading and ear training) with creative lesson plans and projects. He believes that learning the piano should be a fun experience enjoyed by all!

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Patrick R.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Songwriting.
  • Production.
  • Music Theory.

Bachir R

I began playing the piano at the age of 5, and have continued lessons for the past 16 years. Moving to England at the age of 12, I was able to learn from another culture and excel further in the piano, where I earned my ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Flute degree, as well as the ARSM Performance Diploma degree. During my time there, I collaborated with many choirs pit, session and jazz bands and won Young Musician of the Year 2017 at the Winston Churchill School. I came back to California in the year 2019, where I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in Piano Performance. My goal is to implement my skills and knowledge to create a unique musical experience for all audiences, while teaching others and learning from my lessons experience.

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Bachir R

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • 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.

Noriah M.

Noriah is a Board Certified Music Therapist who specializes in voice with a background in classical training, holding a Bachelors of Music from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been working in San Diego and giving voice lessons for the past 4 years and adapting music for people from all ages and walks of life. Having studied the voice, she has an understanding of vocal production and how to maintain a healthy singing voice. Additionally, Noriah has worked extensively with people with special needs of all ages to make music accessible through building confidence, working on social skills, and addressing sensory needs. She believes that music is a tool that can help all areas of our lives and that everyone can learn to sing or play an instrument. In her lessons she will focus on building a foundational understanding of the voice, proper breath support, healthy vocal production, and emotional expression through song. Noriah hopes to instill a love for making music and trains from a holistic perspective. Genres include: pop, classical, and musical theater.

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Noriah M.

San Diego County

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

Ladan N.

Music has been a constant passion in my life ever since I started learning the piano at the age of 10. By the time I was 14, I had my first piano student and teaching has been a fulfilling part of my life ever since. Classical piano is my forte, and I love immersing myself in the various musical time periods, exploring their unique styles and harmonies. However, my greatest joy comes from teaching children. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they learn a new piece is the most rewarding feeling in the world.

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Ladan N.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Music Theory.

Fil S

Dr. Fil is a freelance music performer, educator, and arts administrator from Rochester Hills, Michigan. Over the past 23 years, Fil has mastered multiple different instruments and genres with experience playing in a wide variety of ensembles from jazz to classical. Fil first began taking piano lessons at age 5 and quickly began writing and arranging his own compositions which went on to win multiple awards from the Michigan PTA Reflections Program. Since then, Fil has performed at a number of studio recitals showcasing the works of Chopin, Liszt, Grieg, Schubert, Mozart, Satie and Bartók, and has performed in a number of pit orchestras playing organ and keyboard. Fil began playing trumpet in middle school and his talent has since gone on to be showcased, not only across the nation, but also on the international scene, captivating audiences in Australia, Canada, Germany, and England. Over his 15 year career, Fil has gone on to perform with such groups as the Detroit symphony youth orchestra, Five Lakes Silver Band, Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Coronado Philharmonia, the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus and more. With a wealth of experience in various styles and genres, Fil's versatility enables him to connect with his students on a deeper level, instilling in them a love for music and a desire to explore its vast possibilities. Musical creativity, curiosity, and technical proficiency are the focus of Fil’s teaching. Fil holds his doctorate in musical arts from Louisiana State University where he also received a minor in music history. He received his masters in music from Michigan State University and holds his bachelors from Oakland University."Dr.Fil also offers ABRSM testing for students who are looking to get tested through this program.

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Fil S

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Trumpet.
  • Music Theory.

Ella K

Ella started playing piano at the age of 6 taking classical music . She earned her Bachelor’s degree in piano and Master’s degree in music education. She majored in piano and minor in Violin at Univ. She is currently working as a church pianist in San Diego and teaching Piano and Violin privately at her home studio in Carmel Valley. Ella has been teaching piano for more than 20 years. She has experience in private lessons, group lessons, And she used to run a music academy . She taught students of various ages and levels. Some of her students have gone to become music majors in performance and education. Ella is very patient, responsible, and empathetic. Her goal is to create an environment for her students so they can enjoy learning music and become great Piano and Violin students.

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Ella K

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Music Theory.

Kim T.

Kim is a composer, pianist, and organist based in the San Diego area. She has had 19 years of piano performance experience, 9 years of organ performance experience, 14 years of violin performance experience, 8 years of flute performance experience and 2 years of classical voice training. She specializes in the western classical tradition and improvisation and has a strong foundation in music theory. Kim has a bachelor’s degree in music composition from the University of Redlands, Conservatory of Music and has studied classical music abroad in Austria. She has studied under renowned musicians such as Anthony Suter, Alison Luedecke, Andre Meyers, Sara Andon, Philip Hoch, Donald Brinegar, Sakura Tsai, Ethan Haman, and Christa Rakich. Kim has also had experience performing in a plethora of orchestral, wind, vocal, and chamber ensembles.

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Kim T.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Violin.
  • Flute.
  • Music Theory.

Kaylee B.

Kaylee began playing piano at the age of 14 and singing by age 16 which is when she realized she wanted to pursue music seriously. She began performing anywhere she could in local bands, theaters, churches, festivals, and in her school’s jazz band, show choir and chamber choir. She started her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance degree at the University of Redlands Conservatory of Music (classical music) for one year before transferring to the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA to complete her degree in the contemporary music field. Her studies covered a variety of genres including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, gospel, Latin, funk, and blues. While in school, she was the lead singer in traveling pop/rock band Scarlet Roads, playing live shows nights and weekends every week for six years straight throughout the US and as far as Southern Italy. The band recorded in world-renowned Westlake Studios and the famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA with Grammy-Award winning producers Robert Cutarella and Francis Buckley. As a solo artist, Kaylee wrote and recorded her first solo album in Nashville, TN with Grammy Award-winning producer Keith Thomas, and songwriters Shelly Peiken and Steve Diamond. Some notable performances throughout her career include performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City and opening for Barry Manilow at the McCallum Theater. Her cover of “Happy Christmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon garnered 1 million views on Facebook. She is currently residing in Palm Desert, working on new music and teaching voice/piano lessons to fellow lovers of music!

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Kaylee B.

Riverside County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Music Theory.

Daniel R.

Daniel has been a musician for over 40 years, starting with beginner piano and alto saxophone in middle school. His principal instrument is bass and began playing in rock bands since 1984 and continues to do so today. He has two professional certificates from the Berklee College of Music—one in audio production and the other in bass performance—and is working on an advanced certificate from Berklee in music theory, harmony, and ear training. He teaches bass guitar at any level, beginner piano, beginner to intermediate guitar, music theory and is eager to explore the possibilities of teaching music production using GarageBand or Logic and even teaching songwriting (music and lyrics). He has a PhD in British Literature and taught at the college level as an English professor for 20 years at Widener University, Pennsylvania, before leaving academia to focus on music. He plays bass in several local cover bands to stay in playing shape, but he is also the singer-songwriter and producer for the original band Smart Barker, playing bass, guitar, keyboards, and sequencing MIDI instruments. His students learn the importance of music theory and proper technique but also of creativity and spontaneity in music. He was fortunate to have excellent music teachers as a teenager and uses what he learned then nearly every day as a working musician and music producer. He knows from experience that music education truly does last a lifetime.

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Daniel R.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Songwriting.
  • Production.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Bass.
  • 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 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.

Noah G.

Noah is a classical pianist, born and raised in San Diego, California. Noah began his formal musical training in 2005, and has continued to nurture his love for the piano in the academy and beyond. Currently, Noah is a student at Columbia University in the City of New York obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Music, specializing in classical piano performance. At Columbia University, Noah participated in their selective Music Performance Program, studying under renowned flutist Susan Rotholz as part of a chamber ensemble. At Columbia University, Noah was trained in the Taubman approach, which is a set of movement principles designed to make piano playing musical and pain-free. Noah has taught primarily classical piano to students of a wide variety of ages and ability levels for the past four years, although he also works with beginner students of jazz, pop, and other contemporary styles. Noah does not rely solely on method books to teach and designs curriculums that are tailored to individual students, and that holistically address all the aspects of music-making, from theory, ear training, and composition.

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Noah G.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.