We’re experts in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason, Sibelius, Finale, Digital Performer, GarageBand, Ableton and more. We offer studio setups and lessons. In-home and studio lessons in the Los Angeles area, and online lessons everywhere! (via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype).
PS. Online lessons are particularly effective for learning software-based recording — screen-sharing really helps!
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Cliff Retallick is a music professional living in the Long Beach area of Los Angeles. He learned to play the piano sitting on his mother’s lap so he could reach the keys. His mother was a piano teacher so he was constantly surrounded by both music and the joy that it brings to those who learn it. He started teaching to complement his career as a professional pianist, composer and producer and…
George Karpasitis’ language is music. He is a Los Angeles based composer, producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his lyrical guitar style. He holds a Master’s Degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Guitar Performance from the London Centre of Contemporary Music. He has 10+ years of experience teaching guitar (acoustic, electric & classical), ukulele, bass, hang drum, percussion, and a variety of music…
Alex’s specialties include jazz and classical piano lessons, film scoring, and music recording/production. Alex holds degrees from UH (classical piano), and USC (master’s degree in film scoring), and enjoys working with eager students of all levels. As Alex explains, “my favorite students are those that show a curiosity to expand their musical tastes and have interest in being CREATIVE while they play. Outside-the-box students are some of the best to work with,…
Alex is a classically-trained pianist and multimedia composer. He’s also a music software expert (Logic, Pro Tools, Vienna Ensemble Pro, Finale, Sibelius). Alex earned a Master of Music in Screen Scoring from USC, where he received the Betty Rose Collaboration Award and was selected for a mentorship with James Newton Howard (The Dark Knight, King Kong, Signs). He studied piano under Tomoko Kanamaru at the College of New Jersey where he graduated…