Private Guitar Lessons & Teachers in Marina Del Rey, CA

Imagine getting to play the part of music that makes people dance. With 18 years of experience, I provide personalized guidance, helping you master techniques and unleash your musicality. Let's groove! I have been performing as a bassist for over 18 years, and teaching for over ten years. As an instructor, I meet students where they are and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. Lessons are collaborative; I want to get to know each student and your individual goals and learning style in order to create an open and comfortable learning environment. My extensive musical background allows you to choose music YOU like to play, and through each song we will work on specific technical, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts. I use my experience as an active working musician to inform the lessons and ground everything you learn in real-world application. About me: I tour the US and internationally with Future Teens, an indie rock band with over three LPs on our resume. Future Teens has been featured on NPR, The Boston Globe, and WBUR, and was Boston Music Awards’ 2019 Alt/Indie Artist of the Year. I studied bass performance at Berklee College of Music, where I earned the Bass Department Outstanding Performer Award and Scholarship. I have a BA in English and French from Skidmore College (‘13). I have worked with students between the ages of six and sixty and welcome students of all ages.

"This guitar lesson with Maya was engaging and enjoyable. The pacing felt just right, making it easy to follow along and stay motivated. If you want to improve your skills in a supportive environment, I recommend giving Maya’s lessons a try. It’s a great way to build confidence and have fun playing guitar! 🎸

With a musical journey spanning three decades, I've traversed the globe recording and touring with platinum-selling artists. Alongside this remarkable career, I've devoted 33 years to teaching the art of music (both Guitar and Bass). From private lessons to guiding aspiring musicians at esteemed institutions like MI and LA College of Music, and leading master classes across the world, I have honed a versatile teaching approach. My expertise covers a broad spectrum of styles and caters to all ages and skill levels. Together, let's make music an unforgettable part of your life's soundtrack.

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My journey as a professional musician ignited my passion for teaching guitar. For 25 years, I've guided aspiring guitarists, sharing my knowledge and experience to help them reach their full potential. Some of my students have gone on to be professional working musicians and landed gigs with Ziggy Marley, Gwen Stefani and many more. I will help you unlock your musical intution/creativity and give you creative ways to practice and learn songs , solos etc . I will also teach you ways to track your progress. I believe playing and learning music should be fun, and I make it easier on you to understand certain concepts from a technical, theoretical and practical point of view. I accept beginner to advanced. I can tailor lessons to your needs , the style you want to play, and I can create assignments to help you reach your goals from a professional working musician's perspective. You will find just after a short period how much you can improve your skills and feel the confidence to continue to your goal. My teaching experiences have taken me through schools , clinics at music stores and workshops. I also coach bands , teach beginner to intermediate bass , and music production one on one or group. A little about my work as a musician : Over the years, I toured, recorded and played with numerous bands and artists such as, Carly Simon, Ben Taylor, Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller, Armande Sabel-Leco, Paul Barrere, Kenny Gradney and Bill Payne, Pato Banton, Brendon Small's Galaktikon, Bird York, Janet Robin, Gwen Stefani, Eve, The Roots and more ! I also have theatrical show experience with numerous plays and with Cirque Du Soliel's 'Totem' , ' Corteo' and 'Zarkana'. All these experiences have contributed to the variety of styles in my arsenal that I play and teach. And I can coach you through a very simple plan of action to reach your goals if you desire to do that. Please don't hesitate to reach out to schedule a lesson with me. I look forward to hear from you ! * Note ; for Group Coaching and lessons , the fee is discussed based on how many students , where the event or class takes place and for how long. Thank you Rick

City Pop, R&B/Soul, Neo-Soul, Funk and Jazz. Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, Finger Style, Strumming, Guitar Solo Read and write music sheet, Music theory

Music is my passion, and sharing that passion through teaching is incredibly rewarding. With 37 years of experience as a guitarist, including my time as a recording artist, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to each lesson. Let's work together to unlock your musical potential and make your guitar dreams a reality!

Lilian is a guitarist, composer, producer, and mix engineer who studied music in both Paris France and Boston US where he graduated from Berklee College of Music. With an ever-growing curiosity, passion and experience in a myriad of musical genres, his versatility is his main asset. With his fluency in both LogicPro and ProTools, and his extremely driven energy, he has been named an asset for many of the projects he took part in.

Harness the power of music and find your voice through the guitar. With 24 years of experience as a professional musician, I'm passionate about guiding students of all levels on their musical journey. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

Music is my lifelong passion, and sharing that passion with students like you is incredibly rewarding. As a professional musician with 15 years of teaching experience, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson. Let's work together to unlock your musical potential and help you excel at guitar.

Music is a journey best traveled with a guide. I'm a professional musician with 19 years of experience teaching aspiring guitarists of all levels. Let's unlock your musical potential together, one chord at a time!

Music is a journey, not a destination—and I'm thrilled to be your guide. As a professional musician with 20 years of experience, I help aspiring guitarists of all levels find their voice and unlock their musical potential through personalized instruction. Let's embark on this adventure together and make some beautiful music!