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About
Hello, my name is Paul and I am graduate music major with more than 8 years of experience in performing, producing and teaching in numerous arts schools across LA and Orange county. I'm offering private lessons and currently I have my own studio with more than 25 students. My main instruments is guitar and piano but I am also proficient at voice, bass, harmonica, and I can teach you music theory and ear training. I will teach rock and roll, blues, pop, jazz, classical, etc. My goal is to help you understand and enjoy music in a easy and exciting way!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 3 times
Serves Costa Mesa, CA
Background checked
1 employee
8 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 11:00 pmMon12:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Isaac A.
Jun 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was very impressed by Paul’s knowledge, experience, and teaching expertise!
I feel like I learned a ton about how I personally can grow and refine my technique in just two sessions.
Highly recommend!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Pop • Musical theater • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
Singing Lessons
Heather M.
Jul 23, 2026
I have throughly enjoyed my lessons with Paul. I am over 50 and learning guitar for the first time. Every session is a building block to the next and before I knew it I learned 4 songs. I am sure this is how you learn but I appreciate it not feeling like a boring school house lesson, keeping me engaged and even at its most difficult for me I dont want to just give up. Paul has truly been the difference between never trying and wanting to fulfill the dream of playing guitar.
Victoria V.
Jul 20, 2026
Started vocal lessons with Paul completely from scratch, no prior vocal experience and I can genuinely feel the progress. Paul immediately recognized the specifics of my voice and built a program around that. What I love is that the approach is truly individual. Lessons adapt to your goals, what’s working and what needs work, instead of following a rigid method. What I loved: - Starting from zero but never feeling like you’re lagging behind, everything is explained clearly - An individual program tailored to your voice and goals - You can see the progress from lesson to lesson - A pressure-free atmosphere with great energy, where it’s okay to make mistakes and experiment
Alex o.
Sep 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Paul is the best! I am enjoying his lessons so much. He loves to teach is patient and fun to learn from . Moreover he is a truly gifted and passionate musician . I would recommend him for all ages and levels . I feel fortunate to be learning from him.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Mark B.
Oct 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Paul was great! We were lucky to have found him. I would recommend him to anyone. Great experience and used him for a long time! Just Call Paul!
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Pavel Neretin
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to ask my students about their preferences and what music they are interested in so I can help them to learn tunes that they always wanted to learn !
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a music degree and 6 years experience working with different music and art schools
What types of customers have you worked with?
I think throughout my career I have worked with so many people, from very young to elderly, I have experience working with those who are on the spectrum as well
