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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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San Diego County
- Voice.
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Drums.
- Bass guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.
William P.
William is a guitarist, pianist, singer, composer, and music producer born and raised in San Diego. He is currently completing his Jazz Guitar Studies. William studies with Jared Mattson of The Mattson Two fame as he continues his pursuit of musical studies. He has been playing for 33 years, including composition, production, and vocals. He enjoys helping people of any skill level make the most of their musical journey. Regardless of their musical experience, whether you are just starting with no experience or want to expand on your current knowledge, I look forward to helping you achieve more than you thought possible—a custom curriculum based on students' goals and expectations. It will be used as a guide for the student's success; I look forward to meeting you soon.
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San Diego County
- Piano.
- Guitar.
- Songwriting.
- Bass guitar.
- Online Lessons.
- Bass.
- Ukulele.
- Music Theory.