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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.

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.
  • Songwriting.
  • Bass guitar.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Steven

Steven, as his friends call him, is a vocalist, violinist, and songwriter hailing from Los Angeles, CA. From a young age, he developed an interest in the musical arts, starting with piano and voice. He took up the guitar in middle school and continued to expand his instrumental repertoire with cello and darbouka. At 17, he later picked up the violin after watching Celtic Woman perform songs from their album ‘A New Journey’. That experience alone encouraged him to learn musical styles including Chalga, Turkish, Arabic, Latin and Neo-Soul. His list of influences includes Mairead Nesbitt, Toni Braxton, Robert Glasper, Matthew Mayfield, Jay Nash, and David Ramirez. In 2012, Steven embarked on his songwriting journey by participating in local open mic nights in Long Beach, Newport, Seal Beach, and Ventura County. It was during those open mic nights that he decided to pursue full-time musician. As of this year, he is recording his first R&B project, set to be released in Fall 2019 while his debut single will be released in late 2018. As an instructor and violinist, he understands that playing such a fickle instrument can be challenging, so he encourages all his students to have patience and get to know their instrument first. During his spare time, he surfs, writes music, and reads articles on Men’s Fashion. He is currently pursuing an A.A. degree in Music Production and Songwriting at Orange Coast College.

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Steven

Orange County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Violin.
  • Songwriting.
  • Online Lessons.
  • Cello.
  • Music Theory.

Stu S

Stu has been teaching piano, composition, and songwriting for over 35 years. After receiving a degree in Composition, he spent most of his life playing in bands, musicals, recording and performing all over the country. He taught Songwriting at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia as well as: piano, composition, songwriting and mentoring new singer-songwriters for 14 years at the Music Training Center. For 13 years, he was involved in teaching and creating experiential workshops for the Lincoln Center-based program: The Institute for the Arts in Education. Stu’s passion for songwriting helped him co-create The Philadelphia Songwriter’s Project, an ASCAP-sponsored organization that helped promote new, upcoming songwriters such as Amos Lee and Benj Pasek (songwriter of La La Land, Dear Evan Hanson, and The Greatest Showman). Besides playing in bands and solo performances, he has written two successful musicals, performed with the dynamic Original Dueling Pianos. His music can be heard in many Fringe festival shows in the San Diego area. Stu has a passion for teaching and a strong dedication to his students while bringing humor and creativity to each lesson.

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Stu S

San Diego County

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

Megan N.

Megan finished her B.A. in Communications at UCSD in 2017 and has since been a sought-after performer, session musician (piano and voice), music director, piano teacher, and vocal coach in San Diego. She is classically trained in piano performance and music theory, completing her California Certificate of Merit, Level 10 in 2011, and has experience playing many different genres including pop, rock, reggae, musical theater, jazz, and more. She strives to teach a well-rounded curriculum, tailored to each student to increase their skill level, appreciation, and love for music! She has been teaching since 2015. Additionally, Megan has gained experience working in the music industry as a production manager, stage manager, and marketing director for music events and concerts. She has also spent time working in organizations focusing on increasing accessibility to music education at high schools, colleges, and within communities around Southern California.

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Megan N.

San Diego County

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

Aaron M.

Aaron is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he developed and taught weekend music and art appreciation program through the Thornton School of Music for children in the surrounding community. He has performed at the New York Musical Theater Festival, the Hollywood Fringe Festival, the Roxy on Sunset, and Rockwell Table & Stage, among others. He received two L.A. Weekly Theatre Awards for Best Original Score and Best Musical Direction for his original musical “Invasion!” at the Hudson Theater in Hollywood. He is delighted to count himself among the members of the musical sketch comedy group “Stupid Songs,” and can currently be found touring the country as Bernie Sanders in the new musical satire "Biden My Time" from the Capitol Steps. Aaron played piano in his middle school jazz band and was constantly embarrassed about it because he had to wear a dorky purple bow tie, but he’s mostly over it now.

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Aaron M.

Riverside County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Songwriting.
  • Online Lessons.
  • 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.

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.

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.
  • Songwriting.
  • Flute.
  • Music Theory.

Matt G

Meet Matt G, your dedicated music teacher with over two decades of passion and expertise in piano and other “rock band” instruments, songwriting, and recording. Born and raised in the vibrant music scene of North County San Diego, Matt's journey has led him full circle back to where it started: the practice room. His commitment to his craft shines through with 7 years of teaching private music lessons in-person or online. Matt honed his teaching skills at one of the top music studios in North County San Diego. While imparting various techniques, music theory, and practice habits through over 10,000 lessons, Matt has helped many students overcome their bad habits and mistakes. He continues to steer his students towards their music goals and inspiring new ones to bloom. But music isn't Matt's only passion. When he's not immersed in practicing or teaching, you can find him enjoying the great outdoors, camping with his family, or indulging in lively discussions with friends about his favorite movie and book series, The Lord of the Rings.

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Matt G

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Drums.
  • Songwriting.
  • Production.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Roger R.

With over 35 years of experience as a professional guitarist and dedicated music Instructor, Roger Riedlbauer has helped students of all ages and skill levels enrich their lives and achieve their musical goals. Fluent in a wide range of styles and techniques, Roger utilizes clear communication and an organized and encouraging approach to tailor his lessons to the unique interests and abilities of his students. He enjoys delving into how to improvise as much as teaching his students how to play their favorite rock or Beatles songs. From learning to read music to writing your first song, Roger is thrilled to help every step of the way. Whether you’re taking up an instrument for the first time or looking to refine Your skills, Roger combines technical expertise with a passion for teaching to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Lessons focus on building strong fundamentals, improving technique, and developing musical expression - all while encouraging creativity and confidence. In addition to private instruction, Roger has performed and recorded extensively in bands and freelance, bringing real-world experience into every lesson. Start your musical journey today and discover the joy of playing an instrument with guidance from an experienced and patient instructor!

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Roger R.

San Diego County

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

Ella H.

Ella has always adored music with everything in her, beginning with voice lessons at the age of 10 and continuing on to take guitar and piano lessons in middle school and high school. As she dove headfirst into the world of music, Ella wrote 20 songs in 2 years and professionally sang, played, and produced them during her Junior year of High School. She performed weekly with a Grammy nominated worship musical ensemble from her Freshman year of high school to her Senior year. She is now a Music Performance major and tutors a wide variety of music students. She has experience as a soloist, studio artist, producer, band member, songwriter, and a music theory specialty. But most of all, her joy, creativity, and bright passion are the key aspects of the way she teaches and what she hopes to bring to her students always

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Ella H.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Songwriting.
  • Music Theory.

Sam M.

Sam has over 20 years of experience with guitar, bass, and voice, and 10 years with ukulele. He began as a self-taught musician with a strong passion for songwriting and later expanded his music theory knowledge through courses at Grossmont, Cuyamaca, and Mesa Colleges. His performance journey began in 2007, when he started playing bass and singing harmonies in his high school church band. That same year, he also performed as a tenor/baritone in the advanced choir, Bel Cantos. Since 2018, Sam has been active as a recording artist in several rock and pop projects. Sam’s teaching career began by giving bass lessons to friends, and the positive feedback he received for his patient and encouraging approach led him to pursue music education more formally. In addition to music, he teaches science to children ages 5–12, giving him extensive experience working with students of different ages and learning styles. Passionate about helping others grow in their creativity, Sam is dedicated to guiding students forward on their unique musical journeys.

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Sam M.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Songwriting.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.