Best 7 coaches for Guitar lessons near Van Nuys, CA

Imagine getting to play the part of music that makes people dance. With 18 years of experience, I provide personalized guidance, helping you master techniques and unleash your musicality. Let's groove! I have been performing as a bassist for over 18 years, and teaching for over ten years. As an instructor, I meet students where they are and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. Lessons are collaborative; I want to get to know each student and your individual goals and learning style in order to create an open and comfortable learning environment. My extensive musical background allows you to choose music YOU like to play, and through each song we will work on specific technical, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts. I use my experience as an active working musician to inform the lessons and ground everything you learn in real-world application. About me: I tour the US and internationally with Future Teens, an indie rock band with over three LPs on our resume. Future Teens has been featured on NPR, The Boston Globe, and WBUR, and was Boston Music Awards’ 2019 Alt/Indie Artist of the Year. I studied bass performance at Berklee College of Music, where I earned the Bass Department Outstanding Performer Award and Scholarship. I have a BA in English and French from Skidmore College (‘13). I have worked with students between the ages of six and sixty and welcome students of all ages.

"This guitar lesson with Maya was engaging and enjoyable. The pacing felt just right, making it easy to follow along and stay motivated. If you want to improve your skills in a supportive environment, I recommend giving Maya’s lessons a try. It’s a great way to build confidence and have fun playing guitar! 🎸

My journey as a professional musician ignited my passion for teaching guitar. For 25 years, I've guided aspiring guitarists, sharing my knowledge and experience to help them reach their full potential. Some of my students have gone on to be professional working musicians and landed gigs with Ziggy Marley, Gwen Stefani and many more. I will help you unlock your musical intution/creativity and give you creative ways to practice and learn songs , solos etc . I will also teach you ways to track your progress. I believe playing and learning music should be fun, and I make it easier on you to understand certain concepts from a technical, theoretical and practical point of view. I accept beginner to advanced. I can tailor lessons to your needs , the style you want to play, and I can create assignments to help you reach your goals from a professional working musician's perspective. You will find just after a short period how much you can improve your skills and feel the confidence to continue to your goal. My teaching experiences have taken me through schools , clinics at music stores and workshops. I also coach bands , teach beginner to intermediate bass , and music production one on one or group. A little about my work as a musician : Over the years, I toured, recorded and played with numerous bands and artists such as, Carly Simon, Ben Taylor, Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller, Armande Sabel-Leco, Paul Barrere, Kenny Gradney and Bill Payne, Pato Banton, Brendon Small's Galaktikon, Bird York, Janet Robin, Gwen Stefani, Eve, The Roots and more ! I also have theatrical show experience with numerous plays and with Cirque Du Soliel's 'Totem' , ' Corteo' and 'Zarkana'. All these experiences have contributed to the variety of styles in my arsenal that I play and teach. And I can coach you through a very simple plan of action to reach your goals if you desire to do that. Please don't hesitate to reach out to schedule a lesson with me. I look forward to hear from you ! * Note ; for Group Coaching and lessons , the fee is discussed based on how many students , where the event or class takes place and for how long. Thank you Rick

I'm a seasoned guitarist with 16 years of experience, including performing as a touring artist. I help aspiring musicians of all levels find their unique voice on the guitar through personalized lessons that are both fun and effective. Let's work together to unlock your musical potential!

Devoting time with CoachArt, I've had the privilege to teach underprivileged families and children, delivering transformative lessons via Zoom. Beyond structured sessions, I've extended my reach, providing valuable instruction to friends and families, spreading the joy of learning and the power of connection. Through volunteerism and mentorship, I aim to uplift communities, one lesson at a time, nurturing bright futures with every click of the virtual classroom.

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If you’re looking to learn one of the many musical or production/engineering skills I’ve learned over the years I’m happy to help! I love sharing my knowledge and skills with students who are willing to put in the work to learn their craft. Making music and playing musical instruments are difficult skills to learn, especially on your own. Hiring a coach can save you years of banging your head against the wall, questioning every decision that has only lead you to mediocre results that makes even your mom question where she went wrong as a parent. Good news is there is hope! You know you don’t know what you don’t know and you aren’t lying to yourself, therefore, you are capable of learning and being coached. With over 2 decades of experience playing in bands, producing, mixing, mastering, and more than 8 years teaching multiple instruments I can help you become the musician or producer you know is inside your head. - - Subjects include: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Music Production

"David is unlike any guitar teacher I have worked with. He pays close attention to details like finger placement of guitar hold and listens carefully to correct any bad habits, posture, or form. Sometimes you are used to playing a certain way and don't notice some bad form or habits and he's able to diagnose sound issues. David is also great at being encouraging and suggesting ways of playing that makes sense for each song. He customizes the lesson so that you feel good about playing. He makes playing really fun and what seemed hard before, he helps to make it easy. He helps you feel like a rockstar after a few lessons. I highly recommend David!

My passion lies in unlocking musical potential through guitar, piano, and singing. As a professional musician with 25 years of experience, I tailor lessons to each student's goals, fostering a fun, supportive environment for growth.

Played in lots of variety cover bands (all forms of rock, blues, pop, funk, country), original rock and metal bands and most recently Bollywood. I've done guest spots on albums and a few music videos. In addition to teaching between 30 and 50 students a week since 2011, but I've been teaching guitar since 2002. There's very little I haven't seen in the lesson room and I'm excited to get you working on your goals! I also enjoy helping students learn how to use their gear efficiently. Let's get you on your way!

""Seth has focused on providing me with a solid foundation by reinforcing proper technique and continued encouragement. When I hit a perceived roadblock, Seth will patiently help me to work through it, and boost my confidence. As a former “Arts” instructor who is attempting to learn a new art, I highly recommend Seth for any position where he can share his depth of knowledge."