Private Lessons & Coaches in San Diego, CA

I guide surfers from first waves to confident turns, blending technical precision with patient encouragement. I have taught surfing for several years, focusing on ocean safety, board control and progressive skill plans. I bring professionalism, enthusiasm and respect for the sea.

Music has had a major impact in my life. Many people wish to learn how to play the piano and I am more than happy to teach them. In my 15 years of playing the piano, I learned, music has so many emotions into it and this allows you to learn more about an individual person. I an looking forward to learning more about the people I teach

"Greg is an amazing teacher, he is dedicated to music and never goes a day without playing an instrument. He taught my daughter how to play and now she is very passionate about music, highly recommend him as a teacher

I have been teaching piano for over 20 years to students of all ages & have taught beginner guitar & voice lessons as well for the past 10 years. I love tailoring lessons to my students’ interests & aptitudes while giving them a great foundation to keep building upon! I would love to empower you on your musical journey!

"Amy is an incredible influence in our lives and our kids’ music careers! —PAULA, PARENT

I am a dedicated college student who has a burning passion for soccer and would love to teach kids that passion in order for them to move onto the next level.

"Coach Marco helped my daughter learn very well. She got taught the basics and enjoyed the lessons. I recommend!

Transform your health from the inside out. I specialize in strength training, body recomposition, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle optimization. Drawing from 4 years experience with fitness like working at one of the top athletic clubs such as Lifetime and healthcare, I create personalized plans that help clients build muscle, lose fat, increase energy, and develop lifelong habits. My mission is to help you become stronger, healthier, and more confident.

"To Whom It May Concern, I’m writing this to express my full gratitude and admiration for Tim Herman, who served as my personal trainer. At the beginning of this year, I was in a very difficult place—drinking too much, heavier than I wanted to be, struggling with my skin, and mentally in a bad state. From day one, Tim gave me the tools I needed to save myself. He never gave up on me, even when I wasn’t doing everything I was supposed to. Tim is incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He helped me lose 30 pounds, improve my skin, regain self-confidence, and most importantly, start taking care of my mental and physical health. Tim is relocating to San Diego, and I can say without hesitation—if you are considering hiring him as a trainer, do it. His impact on my life is something I will always be grateful for. He’s not just a trainer—he’s a true coach, a fitness wizard, and an incredible human being. Sincerely, Rick Busby

I turn quiet shorelines into confident anglers; with 15 years' teaching experience in fishing I combine technical expertise, safety awareness, and local knowledge to refine technique and spark lasting enthusiasm. I coach beginners to advanced anglers with patient, tailored instruction and a steadfast commitment to ethics and conservation.

San Diego local with 40 years of surfing experience. Experienced in teaching beginners to intermediate. Have ISA surf lesson credentials. Have soft tops, longboards and shortboards. Love to share the stoke of surfing and will get you up and riding. Whether it’s one or multiple lessons I’ll have you confident in the ocean. I can take you to a uncrowded beach where you don’t have to worry about other surfers/swimmers. Will provide local knowledge of the surroundings and location.

With 30 years of surfing experience and 15 years of coaching both teams and individuals, I bring a passion to skill development and growth that students love.

Over 15 years of experience coaching soccer from youth and recreational to competitive and professional. Sessions can be done to improve physical, technical, tactical aspects of the game based on the player needs, improve players confidence, game understanding. Sessions can be 1-1 or group training up to 4 players

I am an experienced, positive, results-driven English language arts tutor who can help students improve their grades in English class as well as increase their confidence in their reading and writing abilities. I can assist anyone who is learning English as a second language, including adults. For high school seniors, I can coach them to write impactful, memorable college application essays. I use several online platforms while on one-on-one Zoom meetings with my students. I have a teaching credential (English) and over 25 years of experience as an ELA classroom teacher and self-employed tutor. Reach out to me if you’d like to become a better reader, writer, and critical thinker!

"From their mom (on Nextdoor.com) I have been fortunate to have Meg work with both of my sons on their Honors English coursework and SAT English/Writing preparation. Meg consistently provides thoughtful, specific feedback that goes far beyond grammar and basic comprehension. She has a remarkable ability to identify both a student's strengths and the areas where they need to grow, whether that be deeper literary analysis, stronger thesis development, better planning, or clearer essay organization. What I appreciate most is how clearly she explains what separates an average essay from a truly strong analytical one. She offers practical, actionable strategies that students can immediately apply to improve their writing and critical thinking. Her feedback is honest, detailed, and highly constructive, and both of my sons have benefited greatly from her guidance. Most importantly, her coaching has helped boost their confidence and foster a greater interest in writing. I would highly recommend Meg to any student looking to strengthen their writing, critical thinking, and literary analysis skills, whether for Honors English, SAT preparation, or overall academic growth.