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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.

Fangye S

Fangye is an accomplished classical violinist and dedicated educator with a passion for both performance and teaching. He has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral artist throughout Asia, North America, and Europe, captivating audiences in prestigious venues, including the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Théâtre du Châtelet, Sanders Theatre, and Emerson Paramount Center. Fangye has showcased his artistic growth and technical prowess through 12 personal recitals during his academic and teaching journey. His talent has also earned him scholarships and fellowships at renowned festivals, including the Brevard Music Festival, Atlantic Music Festival, Endless Mountain Music Festival, China Europe Youth Orchestra Academy, and Celibidache Youth Orchestra Academy. Fangye holds a D.M.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a G.P.D. from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and an M.M. and B.A. from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. He has been mentored by esteemed musicians such as Eugene Purdue, Lynn Chang, Young-Nam Kim, Robert Bokor, and Wenning Guan. During his studies, he had further opportunities to work with Katie Lansdale, Kristopher Tong, Kurt Sassmannshaus, Joseph Genualdi, Joseph Swensen, Parry Karp, Lydia Artymiw, and the Lydian String Quartet. Formerly served as a violin faculty member, advisor for Student Union and Committee at Hebei University, as well as a judge for the Chinese Musicians Association Violin Certificate Advancement Program in China, Sun continues to be an active solo violinist and group instrumentalist in various genres; besides maintaining an active violin studio in the US. Fluent in English and Chinese, Sun passionately imparts his expertise to students of all ages and levels, holding workshops in both the US and China. Beyond his instrumental mastery, Sun's journey has also encompassed orchestral conducting, which he pursued during his doctorate minor studies. This unique experience fortified his understanding of music ensemble, allowing him to offer guidance to students while coaching and mentoring Youth Symphony Orchestras. Hailing from Baoding, China, Sun was born into a musical family and began his musical training at the age of six. Since then, he has dedicated himself to the violin. As a performer and pedagogue, he has over 30 years of playing and 15 years of teaching experience. Many of his students have found success in meeting their musical goals, whether it is getting into music schools, entering an orchestra, participating in a competition, or learning for personal enrichment. He currently resides in San Diego, California, with his serial entrepreneur and personal trainer wife. Apart from his musical engagements, he enjoys hiking, running, and sailing.

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Fangye S

San Diego County

  • Violin.
  • 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.

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.

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.

Cheyenne P

Cheyenne is a classically trained pianist, violinist, and composer based in San Diego, California. She is passionate about igniting a love for music in others and creating a positive environment that fosters creativity and a deep appreciation for music. Having been trained in a variety of methods by various instructors, she favors a holistic philosophy in her approach to teaching, and is devoted to tailoring a plan to what best resonates with the individual student, allowing them to flourish and reach their goals. She began her formal training at the age of six for piano and nine for violin, and has been composing ever since she was a child. She has completed all ten levels of MTAC's Certificate of Merit with Branch Honors, and has been invited to perform at several MTAC conventions, held for the top 2% of the program's students. Specializing in both performance and music theory, she was accepted into San Diego State University's music performance program for piano in 2020. Outside of teaching, Cheyenne is passionate about music composition, and loves to explore and create music from the ground up.

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Cheyenne P

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Violin.
  • 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.

Jason Z.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Jason has been immersed in music from a young age, with a deep passion for playing the piano for nearly his entire life. A recent graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, Jason is now pursuing a single-subject teaching credential, further solidifying his commitment to music education. With a wealth of experience teaching both piano and violin, Jason works with students of all ages, tailoring each lesson to the individual needs and goals of every student. His personalized approach ensures that lessons are both engaging and effective, whether working with beginners or more advanced students. By designing lesson plans that suit each student's learning style, Jason fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive musically and build confidence in their skills. Dedicated, patient, and passionate, Jason aims to inspire a lifelong love of music in each of his students.

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Jason Z.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Violin.
  • Music Theory.

Susie Z.

Susie is a multi-instrumentalist, focused primarily on playing and teaching flute, piano and drums. She's taken part in a wide range of groups and studies, ranging from vocal jazz ensembles, flute choirs, writing metal songs, concert percussion groups, pop/rock cover bands, latin jazz combos, and much more in a list of experiences she hopes will never stop growing. Passionate about getting to know and prioritize the talents of each student she teaches, no matter the age or skill level, she employs a highly personalized method of study and progression for each individual student. Whether its performing, composing, or anything inbetween, Susie loves to pass on the joy of music to any and all students!

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Susie Z.

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Drums.
  • Flute.
  • Music Theory.

Monica L.

Monica is a versatile singer-songwriter from Miami, FL, now based in sunny San Diego. Her passion for music ignited early on, with childhood spent writing songs in her bedroom, performing in choirs and a-cappella groups, and competing in local competitions. This passion led her to pursue Music Therapy at the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. At Frost, Monica's songwriting flourished alongside her formal training in piano, guitar, and vocal techniques. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences like neo-soul, jazz, Latin, and pop music, she has recently released her debut single, "Brilliant Sun," with a second single on the horizon for 2025. Monica excels at guiding beginning-to-intermediate students in vocal, guitar, and piano, helping them learn to play and sing their favorite pop or contemporary songs while providing foundational theory-based instruction. Classically trained vocalists can also benefit from Monica’s experience in transitioning from classical to authentic contemporary singing. As a skilled performer, Monica fosters a love for performing and personal expression in her students, encouraging songwriting, developing stage presence, and cultivating expressive singing, piano, and guitar playing. Monica believes in a holistic and individualized approach to music education, emphasizing proper technique, foundational music theory, and the development of musicality and expressiveness. Her unique blend of music therapy experience, training in contemporary genres, and a natural ability to connect with students make her an effective and engaging music teacher. She is dedicated to fostering a love of music in every student, tailoring lessons to their learning styles and musical goals.

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Monica L.

San Diego County

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

Kimberly U

With a lifelong passion and over 20 years experience teaching music, I offer a wealth of experience in voice, flute, piano, and woodwinds to your students. My approach is all about fostering a love for music, lifelong learning and building confidence on stage, while ensuring her students grow as musicians and performers. I will prepare all my students for auditions and performances across all genres from pop to jazz and classical. Whether it's mastering song selection, vocal care, or stage confidence, my goal is to help every student develop the technical skills they need to succeed! I am dedicated to helping students discover and nurture their natural talents, making music fun and accessible for everyone!

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Kimberly U

San Diego County

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

Ronica N.

My name is Ronica and I am a classically trained violinist based in San Diego, CA. I began studying violin at the age of four, and after 13 years of dedicated practice, music has become an integral part of my life. By my freshman year of high school, I had completed all 10 levels of MTAC’s Certificate of Merit, earning state recognition for my performances. My passion for performance has taken me to international stages, including the Burgos International Music Festival in Spain, where I spent two weeks in 2024 training with distinguished professors and performing solo, chamber, and orchestral works. Currently, I serve as concertmaster of the Del Norte High School Chamber Orchestra and am also the DNHS Orchestra President. Beyond performing, I am passionate about music education. I founded Jumpstart to Strings, a student-led initiative providing personalized string lessons to local elementary and middle school students. Alongside my personal teaching experience, this program has allowed me to develop four years of teaching experience, helping young musicians grow in skill and confidence. In my teaching, I prioritize creating an enjoyable and engaging learning experience while developing strong technical foundations. I collaborate with students to hand-select repertoire—assigning pieces that enhance their technique and musicality while also incorporating music they love to play. My goal is to instill not only strong fundamentals but also a lifelong passion for music in each student. I look forward to sharing the joy of music with you!

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Ronica N.

San Diego County

  • Violin.

Gavin M

Gavin is a UCLA alumni and a musician of ten years who is passionate about music and education. He has performed in bands and pit orchestras for musicals, and is also a teacher with experience working in high schools in addition to private tutoring. Gavin specializes in pop, rock, jazz, classical, and musical theatre, and teaches all ages. Whether you are a beginner or experienced player, Gavin is enthused to teach music in a way that is fun and engaging for students.

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Gavin M

San Diego County

  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • 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.