

Unlock your musical potential with personalized guitar instruction. As a professional musician with 22 years of experience, I tailor lessons to your goals. Let's explore the joy of music and make music theory more accessible together!
"I joined a local music shop’s program where they took adults and put them into a band. I wouldn’t have been able to play any of the gigs let alone get through practice without help from Tyler. He made it easy to understand song structure and some finger exercises to help me get better control when holding chords.

Music is the language of the soul, and I'm here to help you speak it fluently! With 30 years of guitar instruction experience and as a professional musician, I tailor lessons to your goals. Together, we will unlock your musical potential.

Phil brings over thirty years of teaching experience to his students, working with all ages, levels, and stylistic interests. He has taught individual and group formats, from beginner classes to college level ensembles, and works with all instruments in the areas of theory/composition and improvisation. His pedagogical philosophy aims to facilitate learning music as a language, while simultaneously helping students to (eventually) become their own teacher. This involves helping them acquire the tools and understanding to achieve their musical and life goals. It is about the growth and development of the entire person.



Hailing from Los Angeles California and Nashville Tennessee, Serge the former Musicians Institute alumni has not only been a multi instrumentalist for almost 20 years but has also been in the industry over a decade. He has worked with the likes of major artists and record labels such as Dr. Dre, L.A. Reid, Mike Portnoy (dream theater), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), and Island Def Jam Recordings. Throughout Serge's career one of his greatest joys and accomplishments has been teaching guitar, bass, and piano and sharing his knowledge of multiple genres, fast licks, and music theory. His mission is too positively influence, inspire, and grow with his students, and help make the next generation of great musicians
Music is my passion, and sharing it through teaching brings me immense joy. As a professional guitarist with 6 years of experience, I'm dedicated to nurturing your musical journey, regardless of your skill level. Let's unlock your musical potential together!