Piano Lessons

LOS ANGELES
Online, In-Home or Studio

Our piano instructors are truly exceptional. From jazz specialists and classical piano virtuosos to pop-rock singer-songwriters, and technology gurus. We have great kids-oriented piano teachers too! We offer teacher’s studio and in-home lessons in the Los Angeles area, and online lessons everywhere! Give us a ring, and we’ll explore who’d be the best fit for you!

If you are just getting started and need to get an instrument, please take a moment to read our helpful article, “Buying a Keyboard – Advice for New Piano Students.“

Danielle

I’m Danielle and I’m excited to be your next piano teacher! I’ve played piano all my life and have TWO degrees in piano (BM and MM in Piano Performance). I taught at NYU while getting my Masters and have played classical piano nationally and internationally! I’ve taught students from ALL AGES for over 18 years and work to make a highly individualized plan for them to achieve their goals at the piano.…

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Rianna

Raised in a military family, Rianna grew up traveling the world before settling in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 11. That same year, she discovered her passion for music, learning guitar, piano, and violin. By 14, guitar lessons sparked her love for performance and rock music, and at 17, she expanded her musicianship further by taking drum lessons. In 2020, Rianna auditioned for Berklee College of Music and was awarded the prestigious Jimmy…

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Murat

Murat is a film and TV composer and classically trained clarinetist, who blends orchestral traditions with experimental electronics to craft unique scores. He’s known for his collaborative nature, adaptability, and versatile voice, rooted in both classical and contemporary music. Murat’s most recent project is the Netflix series Dead Boy Detectives. He has also written additional music for TV series such as Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, All American and All…

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Jessica

Jessica is a passionate piano teacher and composer with a flair for creativity! Born in Australia with Chinese and Italian roots, Jessica blends classical traditions with a unique multicultural perspective. This blend of influences inspires her students, helping them connect with music on a deeper, more personal level. With a background in classical piano and film and television composition, Jessica brings a fresh and dynamic approach to teaching piano. Her experience scoring…

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Miles

Miles is a Los Angeles based freelance trumpet player and educator. He is dedicated to sharing the beauty of music with others and facilitating growth in every one of his students. Born and raised in Durham, NC, Miles started playing trumpet at age 11, and continued to play throughout middle and high school. Led by his band director Chris Hathcock, Miles was exposed to symphonic, marching band, and jazz music. During this…

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Oliver

Oliver is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for musical storytelling. Originally from London, U.K., he is now based in Los Angeles, California. As a teacher, he has extensive experience in pop, singer-songwriter, classical, and musical theatre styles. He helps students develop their unique voices while building strong technical foundations and musical confidence. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, Oliver releases music under the name Muco, which has…

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Syreeta

Please note Syreeta is only available for online lessons. Syreeta spent over a decade as a highly regarded performance coach and voice teacher in Los Angeles, California. A third-generation musician, vocalist, and songwriter, Syreeta is the daughter of blues legend Kenny Neal, part of the world-renowned musical Neal family. Growing up immersed in the art of performance, she developed a deep passion for music and the study of the voice. As an…

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Johnathan

Johnathan is a pianist and music theorist who has nurtured a passion for teaching a holistic approach to the piano. By incorporating theory, history, and a broader sense of musical and rhythmic comprehension, Johnathan’s mission is to help his students see past just the notes on the page during the lesson. Having taught students of all ages and backgrounds, he fine-tunes all his lessons to account for the student’s individual strengths, weaknesses,…

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Richard

Richard is a highly accomplished pianist and experienced teacher, boasting an impressive 33 years of playing and 25 years of teaching. His musical journey began at the age of 6, and by 16, he was already sharing his expertise as a teacher. Richard’s exceptional talent earned him a certificate of merit for music excellence upon graduating high school at 16. He then went on to study at the renowned San Francisco Conservatory…

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Joe

Joe is a multifaceted musician, composer, educator and puppeteer best known as a member of M83. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music, Joe has honed his craft over two decades, captivating audiences around the globe with his dynamic performances. Born and raised in Northern California, Joe’s musical journey began at a young age, fueled by a deep passion for creativity and expression. His talent and dedication led him to join…

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Sophie

Starting lessons as soon as she could talk, Sophie has always had a passion for music. After growing up in Denver and graduating at the top of her class with an International Baccalaureate diploma, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue further musical endeavors. She is a classically trained piano player and is fluent in both guitar and voice with a deep understanding of music theory. Sophie is up and coming in…

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Douglas

In his youth in southeast Nebraska, Douglas excelled in classical piano studies, continuing at the University of Kansas and the University of Utah receiving his degree in Music Theater. He also acted in musicals and played trombone in the University Jazz Band which played at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. This spurred his quest for travel and he returned to Europe years later directing and singing with The Singing Waiters who toured for…

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Elise

Elise – Performing Artist, Educator & Arts Advocate Elise is a multifaceted performing artist whose work spans singing, piano, dance, choreography, acting, directing, and stage management. With a deep passion for arts education and nonprofit advocacy, she blends performance with a commitment to fostering the next generation of artists. Based in Los Angeles since 2020, Elise has been an integral part of Theatre West for over three years, serving as both a…

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Ulf

Ulf was born in Frankfurt Germany and raised in the countryside south of Frankfurt. Raised by a family with a long tradition of practicing medicine, he found himself interested in music at an early age, taking piano lessons and pursuing his passion all the way to Boston, Massachusetts, where he graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. He soon moved to Los Angeles, where…

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Alex W

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,…

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Alex C

Alex is a classically-trained pianist and media composer. He’s also a music software expert (Logic, Pro Tools, Vienna Ensemble Pro, Dorico, Finale, and Sibelius). Alex earned a Master of Music in Screen Scoring from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he received the Betty Rose Collaboration Award and was mentored by James Newton Howard (The Dark Knight, King Kong, Signs). He studied piano under Tomoko Kanamaru at the…

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Jordin

NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS AT THIS TIME Jordin is a Berklee College of Music graduate with a degree in Music Therapy. His journey in music began in an unexpected way—after breaking his back at age 10, he spent five years on bed rest, using that time to teach himself how to play 14 instruments. This early passion for music led Jordin to pursue careers in Music Therapy and Music Teaching. With over eight…

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Sebastien

One rainy Sunday afternoon in central Massachusetts, a restless 9-year-old Sebastien dug through his closet to find an old classical guitar, and a lifelong obsession began. Sebastien spent his collegiate years as a Presidential Scholar at the University of Southern California’s prestigious Studio/Jazz Guitar Program studying jazz and classical guitar performance, theory, composition and songwriting while playing everything from jazz, bossa nova, rock, R&B, flamenco, fusion and funk, to blues, slide guitar…

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Dominique

Dominique is a former child prodigy who holds a B.A. in Violin Performance from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Business Administration, as well as a law degree from Pace University in New York. As a child and young adult, she won many local and international piano and violin competitions, and played concerts on both instruments almost every week. She soloed in Carnegie Hall several times, starting at age 9,…

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Piano Lessons

LOS ANGELESOnline, In-Home or Studio

LOS ANGELES
Online, In-Home or Studio