Marsh School Of Music

Marsh School Of Music

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Top Pro
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About

David started teaching Piano and AP Music Theory in 2014 when he served as the Director of Music Technology for the Villa Park High School Instrumental Music Department under the Direction of Major Charles Jay, USMC. Since then, David has expanded his involvement in music education to include both individual and group music theory and piano lessons.

When he is not teaching, he also enjoys a career as a traveling concert organist performing Theatre Organ concerts throughout the country.

When it comes to music, David would describe himself as a Jazz Pianist and Theatre Organist, although he is equally well versed and equipped in the classical pedagogy and loves giving his students the best of both worlds to develop well-rounded musicians. His love for music theory also comes through, and he enjoys teaching the concepts of music theory to every student in a way that is fun and easy to understand.

When he is not performing or teaching, David enjoys spending time with his dog Miles, cooking, and gardening. He also has a passion for music technology and recording, and can often be found experimenting with microphones within a fraction of an inch to find the best mic placement...and yes - he does feel bad for the neighbors!


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 3 times
5 employees
10 years in business
Serves Mission Viejo , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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    Daisy

    Just had the first online session with David. He showed up on time, and was very patient the whole time
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    October 17, 2022

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    Curtis D.

    We are thrilled with David! We are taking online lessons from him. Hes so encouraging and patient with my 7-year old son. Very friendly and engaging. I also greatly appreciate the level of detail in lesson preparedness and materials to use throughout the week for practice
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    October 17, 2022

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    Michael R.

    I am very happy with David - he obviously loves the work that he does and I am really enjoying lessons with him. I wish I would have found him sooner!
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    October 17, 2022

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    Nathan E.

    Ive been taking lessons from David for about 8 years and love it! He is super compassionate and caring and I can tell he really wants me to succeed. Also I love taking lessons at his home studio because his piano is amazing and I love taking lessons on it. He makes things that are normally hard easy to understand and I look forward to more to come! He has equipped me to perform and now I am going to start playing in a jazz band!
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    October 12, 2022

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    Rocky H.

    Easy to relate and get new ideas from, and very knowledgably.
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    August 08, 2022
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    Marilyn E.

    My son and I are both fortunate to be taking piano lessons from David Marsh. He has a gift of making each lesson both fun and challenging, pushing students forward as he tailors his teaching techniques to each student. David’s talent allows him to teach classical piano, jazz, improvisation, music theory and more with competence and ease. It is inspiring having such a gifted musician as a teacher!
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    June 07, 2022

    Frequently asked questions

    All of my lessons are highly customized to the needs of the individual student. I NEVER use the same methods for everyone; this is unprofessional and typically never works. When I first meet the student, we will spend some time determining what their learning style is, what they like in music, what they want to achieve with lessons, and ultimately what their end-goal with music is. The answers to all of these questions help me develop a process that is made just for the student, just as a tailored suit is made just for the customer who purchased it. 

    I served happily as the Director of Music Technology with a focus on Keyboard Studies and Advanced Music Theory at Villa Park High School from 2013-2018. After that, I served as the Lead Piano Teacher at Soli Studios Music, INC where I had the pleasure to teach both individual and group lessons.

    I offer three (3) different lengths of time for lessons. Beginning young children should start out at the 30-minute lesson time  

    Discounts are available for those who participate in the tuition program. Inquire for more details! 

    I have worked with a wide variety of students from many demographics and age groups. My youngest student was 4 years old, while my oldest was 83.

    I just purchased a fully restored 1912 Mason and Hamlin BB, considered to be one of the finest pianos in the world. Mason and Hamlin was/is a direct competitor of Steinway, and often people who play Steinways LOVE this piano. Having it in the studio has made a huge impact on my teaching.

    Always make sure that you like the teacher. NEVER take lessons from someone you do not LIKE. If you take lessons from someone who you don't like, you will most likely not learn anything. 


    Services offered

    Piano
    Music Theory
    Organ
    Synthesizer