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I immediately like to find out what the student is interested in and then create a plan of action on where he or she would like to be 3 to 6 months from now. From there, we would review their progress at that time with future goals in mind for improvement in all areas (repertoire, technique, musicianship, etc...).

1) Master's of Music (with Distinction) in Composition from CSUN

2) Bachelor of Music in Composition from the Cole Conservatory of Music

3) Associate of Arts in Guitar Performance from The Musicians Institute

4) Audio Recording/Production Certification from the Fullerton College Department of Music Technology

I’ve studied under the expert tutelage of esteemed and distinguished composers such as Pulitzer Prize nominee Bruce Miller Ph.D. and Ronald Caltabiano D.M.A. ( protégé of Elliott Carter, Vincent Persichetti, and Aaron Copland). Other notable composers that he has studied with include Liviu Marinescu D.M.A, Patrick O'Malley D.M.A., and Brandon J. Rolle Ph.D.

I have also studied film scoring with composer and film music veteran Perry LaMarca and had previously worked for two-time Academy Award-winning songwriter/composer Al Kasha and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jeff Silbar.

I also worked at Remote Control Productions (Hans Zimmer) and Sacred Tiger Music (Henry Jackman). And in 2012 I was chosen to participate in the Society of Composer and Lyricists Mentorship Program.

I have also been part of national touring bands including Avid Dancer (Fat Possum Records) and have toured in support of bands including Cold War Kids, Hamilton Leithauser, Delta Spirit, and Kopecky.

Check out my concert music that I publish under the name Áhzi Kharmóna https://www.youtube.com/@ahzikharmona

And some of my pop music that I publish under the moniker treegraves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUSRaBlA9wE

$60 per hour Pricing discounts for multiple students/multi-instrument sign-ups.

I got my start teaching at a music studio in Brea while I was a music student in college.

I know it sounds cliché, but my students range in age from 6 to 60. I am equally comfortable teaching kids as well as adults as well as students who have a ton of musical experience.

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I'd say to do a little shopping around and try out at least one lesson each with several teachers. You can compare and contrast, get a feel for their teaching style, and see if you vibe with that teacher.

I know it's pretty obvious, but ask yourself why you feel the need for lessons. Have a clear idea of what your goals are for lessons. Also, keep in mind that you only get as much out of lessons as you put into it. So ask yourself: How much time, realistically, can I devote to practicing? How often do I need to practice? (The answer is daily for this one) How committed am I to coming to my lessons every week? What is driving me to learn how to play my instrument?