I offer music lessons in piano, drum set, voice, ukulele, theory, recording arts, and music production.
I teach all styles and ages. I have over 10 years experience working with typical and special needs children and adults.
I have many references available upon request.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
working with Jay was an excellent experience. i tried out thumbtack because i wanted to have a chance to learn the ropes of piano. considering i hadnt played piano for years and was pretty much starting from scratch Jay was great with being patient and kind with me, while making the learning environment comfortable. he is honest, has integrity and is truly a joy to work with. his passion for music is clear from the gate and any student would be lucky to learn from him, i know i was!
Toryn A.
Jay makes learning music faster and certainly more fun. He's willing to go the extra mile for his students and draw in their strengths.
Rickie M.
I have been taking piano with Jay for quite a few months now, and he has been an amazing teacher. He cares about the goals you want to achieve for yourself, and delivers great lessons and analogies to help you retain the material. He makes students at ease, and is a always ready to explain material more in depth. I highly recommend taking lessons with him!
Kelly L.
Jay has been teaching my daughter music and behavior skills for over 9 months and is very talented. He's very fun yet strict. My daughter does very well with him. I would highly recommend him.
Landel S.
Jay is by far the best piano/music teacher we have ever had! He's great with kids! He teaches in a way that is easy for my daughter to understand. She looks forward to practicing and to every lesson. Jay is a true treasure!!!
Debra C.
Ann Y.
Very talented musician, indeed! My two daughters, 3 and 5 years, recently began lessons with Jay. I have had so much fun watching my girls learn incorporation of piano, drums, and voice. Definitely worth the investment!
Jessica B.
A. Teaching Piano, Drum set, Percussion, and Music theory to children and adults. I am usually requested to travel to my students homes.
A. I most recently helped 2 brothers prepare their classical piano pieces for a recital. We worked on dynamics, phrasing, and rhythmic interpretation.
Prior to that job, I taught a percussion lesson to a child with a learning disability. Because he has difficulties reading, I utilized an aural method to explain and teach the rhythms we would play.
Prior to that job, I taught a beginner piano lesson to a 12 year old girl who is very musically inclined but lacks the formal theory and musical education needed to open the doors fully to her talent.
A. Make sure your music teacher has a thourough education. A degree in music is an excellent indicator that your teacher is a serious musician. This isn't to say that a music teacher without a degree is not qualified, but you can be sure a teacher with a 4 year degree has a solid understanding of music, theory, and application.
A. I love teaching people "how to fish".... Or in other words, I love giving people the understanding of music which allows them to be creative in their own musical endeavors. I feel that my job as a teacher is not to turn my students into "musical type writers", with no real understanding of the music they are reading and playing, but rather turn them into "Musical Authors" who are able to not only understand the language of music, but to also CREATE music with their understanding.
A. I have played and been involved in Music for close to 30 years. I have a Bachellors degree in music from California State University Northridge, one of the best music programs in California. I have over 22 years experience working with children, and over 10 years experience working with special needs children. I have studied child psychology, applied behavior, psychology of music, special needs populations, and recording arts. Most importantly, I love teaching music. :)
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