I have been playing violin for over 20 years and have taught in various capacities for over a decade. I grew up in central Massachusetts and now am based in LA.

Established in Los Angeles since 2002, Dr. James Lent offers top-tier piano and voice lessons in North Hollywood and surrounding areas. As an award-winning pianist himself with a Doctor of Music Degree from Yale, Dr. Lent brings unparalleled expertise. Additionally, he is a respected faculty member at UCLA and AMDA. His lessons are open to all ages, ensuring a rich and diverse learning experience for everyone.

I will teach: DEVELOPING YOUR INNER CLOCK TIME PLAYING, MUSICALITY, TECHNIQUE, 4 WAY INDEPENDENCE, READING, RUDIMENTS, MENTAL APPROACH, BUSINESS SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, LINEAR PLAYING, SOLOING, ALL STYLES Most of my students study with me for 3-5 years. Many of my students are now professional working musicians.

Eduardo Corso Barboza (Edu Corso) is a Brazilian drummer, educator, producer, tour and road manager based in Los Angeles, known for his versatility, easy communication and ability, to excel in various music genres, but not limited to pop, latin and world music, he recorded numerous albums in South America and received important awards such as SESC Best Drummer (Groove Category), Odery Modern Drummer (Drummer Creativity) and a Gold Record playing and producing alongside Luigi Mangini for the album Pra Sempre Amar. Edu Corso graduated from EST Music School and started teaching drums in 2004. In 2014 he studied at LACM in Pasadena and in 2015 h

Welcome! I am a graduate student at USC’s Thornton School of Music, one of the leading music conservatories in the country. I have won top prizes in over 15 piano competitions around the world. As a piano teacher, my priority is for my students to cultivate an interest and passion for music. I strive to enrich all my students to play with joy and self-confidence while tailoring every lesson to be a suitable fit for each individual student. I emphasize a strong balance of technique and expressive playing through the introduction of various technical exercises and repertoire specifically selected for each student’s learning style and abilities

Lessons are custom tailored for students needs. I believe the best learning to be experiential and inspired, if you’re inspired, you will practice! My goal is to inspire and encourage expression in the art form of playing piano, to bring out the student’s own natural musicality and self-expression. I want the student to really enjoy the learning experience! I use a combination of techniques in my lessons that coordinates the mind, hand, fingers, and spirit. I will cover sound foundation skills such as: Technique, Sight Reading, Rhythm Development, Theory, Exercises for Finger Development and Control, Improvisation, & Musicianship. Getting ...