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Top 10 composition lessons in Santa Monica, CA

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Morning Odyssey Records

Morning Odyssey Records

New on Lessons
Offers online services
3+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
I'm Ben Dabiri, a graduate of the jazz piano program at UCLA. My goal with Morning Odyssey Records is to make music lessons fun and exciting! Our philosophy is to nurture curiosity and passion, rather than focusing on technique and mastery. our one-on-one lessons cater to budding musicians and seasoned artists alike. Whether you're strumming your first chords on the guitar, mastering the piano, delving into music theory, or exploring the world of audio production and synthesizers, we tailor each session to your unique goals. Let us guide you in unlocking your musical potential and embarking on an inspiring adventure with sound. Join us and di
Paul's Music Lessons And More..

Paul's Music Lessons And More..

5.0(1)
Offers online services
3 hires on Lessons
25+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Phil R. says, "I need work on improvisation, and Paul is an outstanding teacher. My comfort level had increased greatly, particularly with the 12 bar blues, and right now we're working on rhythm changes. It's a challenge, but he's getting me there!" Read more
Jacob Abinante

Jacob Abinante

5.0(2)
2 hires on Lessons
11+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Daniel B. says, "Jacob is awesome! I have wanted to dive into jazz and this guy just gets it. He's super encouraging and actually makes it fun. I'm not just mindlessly pressing keys or following tutorials, I'm actually getting to learn about how music works. While our curriculum is focused on jazz, Jacob is never shy about teaching me the occasional pop tune that I want to learn. Most folks think you have to start playing an instrument as a youngster, but I'm an adult with a job and a family, and I can't believe how much I've progressed in such a short time. If you're looking for a piano teacher, this is the guy." Read more
Mage Music Studio

Mage Music Studio

4.9Exceptional(19)
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Eric W. says, "Mage shows up on time" Read more
Cornerstone Music Conservatory

Cornerstone Music Conservatory

5.0(1)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
55+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
F T. says, "Commitment to quality music of all genres, including Classical, which is my focus. Well-organized business that makes scheduling simple. Reception staff is exceptional. Director of the school is most experienced in the area, and infuses dedication in all the students. My piano instructor is superbly qualified and has been a gem to work with. A place where I trusted my children's music education from their small childhood through high school." Read more
Arif Shakir Piano

Arif Shakir Piano

5.0(3)
Offers online services
3 hires on Lessons
12+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Dick S. says, "Honesty... " Read more
Richman Music School

Richman Music School

5.0(4)
Top Pro
Offers online services
9 hires on Lessons
50+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
J. Z. says, "Great follow-through from the school, who set us up with a terrific violin instructor. First-rate experience all the way around." Read more
Daniel Lessner - Piano Lessons

Daniel Lessner - Piano Lessons

5.0Exceptional(10)
Offers online services
11 hires on Lessons
23+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Marissa S. says, "I’ve been working with Daniel for a little over a year now. When I first started, I had zero experience in any instrument (unless you count the clarinet in 6th grade). Fast forward one year and I’m reading music and playing pieces from Bach as well as current pop artists I love. It was scary to take up piano at the age of 30 but Daniel has made the process fun. He strikes a good balance of care and challenge. I’m so happy with the progress I’ve made in a relatively short time and look forward to continue learning from Daniel. I recommend him to anyone looking to learn to play or improve their skills." Read more
Angel Diva Music And Acting

Angel Diva Music And Acting

5.0(4)
Offers online services
18 hires on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Richard M. says, "Her patience!" Read more
Live Online Music Lessons W/ Jeff Brent

Live Online Music Lessons W/ Jeff Brent

5.0Exceptional(25)
Offers online services
46 hires on Lessons
33+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Michael J. says, "Jeff is an extremely talented, knowledgeable multi instrumentalist who also has the gift of being a patient and entertaining teacher.. in the time that I have spent with him, I have not come away from one session that has not, in varying degrees, improved my understanding of and playing ability on my instrument." Read more

Reviews for Santa Monica composition lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Santa Monica area.
Emma D.
Jacob is very patient, skilled, and highly informed in music theory. I learned so much and we made a lot of progress in just one lesson. Definitely hit the jackpot having him as a teacher!
Jacob Abinante
Angela N.
Mage is very kind and her way of teaching my little boy piano is really great.
Mage Music Studio
Cheryl N.
Arif is patient with my children and inspires. He lets them know their strengths, which empowered them to take their lessons seriously.
Arif Shakir Piano
Aritina L.
Within ONE lesson, Howard could pinpoint EXACTLY what my trouble areas are, and not only is he able to articulate a very clear plan for dealing with those, but he has also helped me with the burdening amount of pain that plagues my joints and muscles when I play something technically demanding! Furthermore, he is very focused, understanding, knowledgeable and gentle! After having many verbally.... difficult teachers whose teaching involved quite a bit of negative reinforcement, it is an absolute pleasure and an eye opening experience to have a patient, understanding teacher. Some people may learn quite well in that fashion, and there was a period of time when I actually believed, or rather was brainwashed into thinking that being verbally berated would serve as motivation. But now I see quite clearly that is not the case: I learn a lot better and I am more motivated to practice when I find it a pleasure to go to my piano lessons! Thank you, Howard for all your dedication, patience and knowledge!
Richman Music School
Daniel M.
Daniel Lessner is undoubtedly the best music teacher I have ever had. I have been a pianist for more than 20 years and have been studying with Daniel for the last 4. His passion for the piano is unmatched and infectious. His teaching style is clear, focused, and highly practical. He explains not only the technical aspects of each piano piece, but also the musical aspects and the composer's intentions. With his guidance I've been able to learn pieces such as Rachmaninoff Concerto 2 and Chopin Ballades 1, 2, and 3. I highly recommend Daniel as a teacher to pianists of any level, and especially those who are looking to elevate their piano playing to the next level.
Daniel Lessner - piano lessons
Patrick M.
Jan has been nothing short of a great teacher and friend to me. Shes critical on where you need to improve and encouraging with your strengths! If you're looking for a teacher with lots of personality, stories, and drive to help you further yourself; you're in the right place.
Angel Diva Music and Acting
Denton L.
Does a great job at connecting with me. He’s really knowledgable in music and the way he teaches makes every step forward a lot easier process. He’s patient and knows how to adapt to each student to get the very best out of them.
Live Online Music Lessons w/ Jeff Brent
Jared E.
Brett is absolutely a world-class musician and a phenomenal teacher. I'm not a professional guitarist, but I am a professional musician. Brett is THE best guitarist I've ever worked with in any context, by a huge margin. He can play and teach at a world-class level in literally any musical genre and playing style. Jazz? Yep. Metal? Yep. Extremely technical shredding? yep. Extremely expressive, beautiful acoustic music? Yep. Complex jazz harmony? Yep. It's genuinely astonishing. When I reached out for lessons, I'd already been playing guitar for over 20 years, but had plateaued at a kind of weird advanced-intermediate limbo for a very long time. I explained my goals and current ability to Brett when we first talked about lessons, and unlike other teachers who claim to provide tailored lessons but actually don't, Brett's lessons genuinely were very tailored specifically to ME. He of course had some well-prepared materials that we used, but how closely or loosely we adhered to them varied depending completely on what I wanted to focus on during a given period of time. He also developed materials specifically for the things we were working on. His attention to detail is astonishing, and his ability to convey complex concepts very simply is second to none. Beyond being able to teach incredibly well at ANY level, he pushed my philosophical limits as a musician, as a creator. He helped me to approach not just the guitar, but music and composition in completely new ways. He inspired me to become curious about everything I do on guitar. To become playful with the instrument, and with my own pursuit of knowledge. I developed a newfound enthusiasm for PRACTICE but also for exploration of the instrument. I believe that lesson with Brett contributed significantly to helping me become a much better guitarist, composer, and musician. You absolutely will not find a better, more knowledgeable, adaptable, and understanding teacher than Brett. I will definitely work with him again.
Brett Vaughn Guitar Lessons
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