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About
I am your source for awesome music instruction! I serve the Southern California Area! Mobile Music Instruction comes to your location or home for awesome music instruction for all ages, from kids to adults, beginners to advanced. I teach all styles from Jazz to rock to classical, heavy metal to funk. Whether you're just starting out or want to take your playing to the next level, I will guide you through the correct steps and tailor lessons to meet your needs. Whether it's reading music, learning songs, practicing new chords, scales, solos, or riffs, I'll show you the tools to make great music, while still making music fun! So....... why Mobile Music Instruction? The elimination of drive time so that your family can have more time to be a family. Eliminating money spent on gas. Students are more comfortable taking lessons in their own home. Students are less stressed and feel less rushed when taking lessons in their own home.
Mobile Music Instruction is a very unique way to provide convenient music education in the comfort of your own home or online via Zoom or Skype. My focus is on quality music instruction. I am passionate and committed to music instruction and have a vision to instill "a love for music" within students.
Overview
Hired 27 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
1 employee
26 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Dan S.
Mar 1, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Only one lesson so far, but a great experience. Rob put me at ease and kept our lesson focused on what I want to accomplish. He left me with a practice plan to achieve my goals and I look forward to our next lesson.
Details: 65 years or older • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Douglas D.
Jan 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rob is an outstanding instructor. He is patient, thorough and very knowledgeable. He challenges me every week and inspires with his custom lesson plan by understanding my skill set and level while recognizing my potential. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone who desires to learn jazz/R&B on the guitar.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Stefano p.
Feb 2, 2016
My lesson with Rob was great. He is really easy going and his lesson was very insightful. I left felling like a had a better understanding of the instrument.
Prashant M.
Feb 21, 2016
I learned a lot from these music lessons, and I have come a long way from when I first started taking lessons. I can really notice the improvement, in the way I sound and the advanced techniques I am using to play. Furthermore, Rob is a very kind and patient teacher, who will do whatever it takes to help his students succeed. I would recommend taking lessons from Rob to any level guitar player, who wants to learn how to play or improve his/her knowledge of music.
Prabhakar T.
Feb 4, 2016
My son really enjoys learning and playing guitar with Mr.Robert Barner. He is always keen for the next session which says much about the teacher. Highly recommended Mr. Rob for anyone who wants to learn guitar.
Credentials
Background Check
Robert Barner
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is: $35 for a 30min lesson, $45 for a 45 min lesson, $60 for 60min lesson.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Music from UC Berkeley. I studied Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston. I later went on to complete my studies in classical composition, ethnomusicology, and music theory at UC Berkeley.
I also began studying classical piano at the age of six. During my formative years, I was accepted into the citywide honor orchestra as a clarinetist and later performed jazz guitar with the Loyola Marymount Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Buddy Collette. I am a talented composer and arranger of orchestral and commercial music, and write for film and television when I am not teaching. I am also proficient in production and audio engineering.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been teaching music for over 20 years. I began teaching guitar, bass and Ukulele at music centers in Southern California and now teach in Northern California. I also currently teach at music schools in Fremont, San Ramon and Foster City.
