Born and raised in Orange County, California, Jarrett began classical piano training at age three and studied for over a decade, earning a Certificate of Merit at 17. He picked up guitar during his freshman year of college and quickly fell in love with it. He attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in Music Business and Hispanic Studies. While there, he…
Raquel is a voice and piano teacher who has spent more than fifteen years working one-on-one with students from age five to eighty-five. Students and families describe her as funny, playful, and deeply caring. Her lessons pair rigorous musical training and high expectations with a genuine sense of fun. She gets to know each student as a whole person, builds on their interests, and helps them develop confidence, independence, and a musical…
Hi! I am a pianist and audio engineer with over 15 years of teaching experience. After graduating from the University of Washington with a B.M. in Jazz Studies (Piano Performance), I moved to Argentina. I spent years playing in a variety of groups, from jazz to tango, and discovered a passion for recording. I moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and worked my way up at a recording studio. My credits include…
Kerry is a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and singer in Los Angeles. His music influences include rock, pop, ska/reggae, new wave, punk, and Motown. Some of his heroes include Jimi Hendrix, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, Joey Ramone, Dick Lucas, and Mozart. Kerry plays and teaches in styles ranging from pop, folk, rock and punk, to ska, reggae, and children’s music. He has played on stages across America, from intimate settings at clubs and…
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…
Tracey is a relatable and empathetic individual highly versed in her craft. Her rich experiences and roles, understood both as student and teacher, create a learning environment that uniquely molds to each individual’s personal style and preferences. Tracey has 7 years of experience as a MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California) certified private music teacher. Her kind sensitivity and awareness lends her ease in instructing and welcoming all ages and levels! Tracey…
Neil grew up in Cape Town, and began performing professionally at the age of 15. He spent his teenage years playing with many famous South African artists. Neil studied music at the University of Cape Town, and then moved to Los Angeles to study drums at Hollywood’s Musician’s Institute. Neil’s groups have opened for Tom Petty, Styx, Paul Simon, and Brian Wilson, and you can hear his drumming on TV shows such as Smallville and…
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,…