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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
Musical style
Classical
Pop
Jazz
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
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
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.
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
