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About
I have been a professional guitarist and guitar teacher for almost two decades. Through all of this experience, I have developed a highly effective teaching style that focuses on developing good playing habits and making sure my students start playing the music they want on the very first lesson.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 22 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
1 employee
21 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2023
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Shefalee K.
Sep 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son is taking Guitar class with Mr. Alan from last 2 months. My son loves his class. He has taught him 5 songs until now. He provides notes as well which my son could refer later. Very punctual. Great communication. Understands my child's needs well. Would definitely recommend him.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
MEREDITH N.
Sep 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We’ve been taking piano lessons with Mr. Alan for about six months now, and he has been absolutely phenomenal with our 5-year-old. He is kind, patient, and flexible, which makes such a difference at this age. Our child isn’t always the best at sitting still or staying focused, but Mr. Alan has a wonderful way of keeping lessons fun while still keeping our kid on task and engaged. His ability to connect with young learners is truly special. We can’t recommend him enough!
Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Brad D.
Sep 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alan is a professional musician who takes teaching seriously. Not only is he helping me learn songs, he’s also elevating my technique—all with keeping everything approachable and fun.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Chris l.
Sep 8, 2025
I have a tendency to give up when I dont see any progress, and it's been a real problem with learning things because I tend to give up before the progress comes. And I guess my thinking has been that I can pick up anything and learn it and sometimes thats true and sometimes not and when it came to guitar i had tried to learn it on my own and all I did was to learn sum bad habits. That said I had to learn everything over again and I felt at times I was never gonna get it, but Alan was great at pointing out the things I was doing well and the things that needed more work and attention and he was great at just taking time with me and really understanding my frustrations and help me through them and thanks to him I'm playing guitar and loving it!
Karen B.
Sep 8, 2025
I've been taking guitarlessons for a few months with Alan, and he has been fantastic! He listens to my goals and caters the lessons towards my interests and skill level. As an example, although he is classically trained, I didn't want to take the classical approach, so I'm learning guitar through pop music. He is encouraging, gives thoughtful response to all my questions, and peppers in bits of music theory in each lesson. He also does vocal training, which wasn't in my initial scope of criteria, but is much appreciated! I recommend music lessons with Alan! :)
Credentials
Background Check
Raymond Rigoletto
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I find out some info about my student's musical personality, then come up with some very clear goals we can work towards. By the end of the first lesson, my students always walk away being able to play something new!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BM in Classical Guitar Performance from The College of New Jersey 2010
10 years private jazz guitar training
5 years Hindustani Classical Vocals training
18 years teaching experience
16 years experience as a professional musician
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with all ages, skill levels, and styles. Lessons are available both in person (within a radius of East Hollywood, CA) and online via Zoom.
