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Introduction: ** I INSTRUCT ONLY OVER THE INTERNET, via Skype or Zoom.** I'm a professional teacher/multi-instrumentalist musician living near Los Angeles, California. I teach beginning to advanced guitar, beginning to late intermediate piano/bass/ukulele, and beginning to late intermediate mandolin. For "1 Minute Lesson" YouTube links, check the Photos/Videos section at the end of this Introduction! I've been playing guitar for over 25 years, piano for 20 years, and ukulele/bass/mandolin for 10 years. I have a music degree from California State Fullerton University, Fullerton, CA. I'm endorsed by the Gretsch Guitar Company, and I have played with/opened shows for many famous artists- such as the legendary music icon Prince, Chuck Berry, Joe Strummer of The Clash, Reverend Horton Heat, and Dwight Yoakum. I specialize in blues guitar. I also specialize in pop piano, with some jazz/blues & classical mixed in. For all other instruments I am very well versed in blues, rock, pop, alternative, rockabilly, folk, a bit of jazz/country/bluegrass. Whatever you want to learn, I can make it happen for you!! I am a very patient teacher, and know how to get you playing your favorite songs quickly & easily! My lessons are customized to you- so if you'd like to get better at soloing/improvising, learn music theory, how to read music, or just play that favorite song or instrument you've always wanted to, I can get you there quick. For beginning students I can help get your familiar with your instrument, learn basic chords/music theory, beginning scales, reading music (if that's your preference), how to efficiently practice to produce results, tricks to get you playing quicker, & learning your favorite songs by the 2nd lesson! For intermediate students I go over more sophisticated chord shapes, more in-depth music theory, playing arpeggios & learning to improvise, chord inversions (don't worry if you don't know what that is, I'll explain!), learning more complex songs of your choosing. For my advanced students I help you with voice leading, better chord shapes, improving your soloing/improvisation skills/phrasing, more complicated scales & songs of your choosing. I do Skype lessons over the internet. I give 30 minute, 45 minute & 1 hour lessons. Contact me for available hours, & let's get you off to where you want to go! -Jessica 🎶🎸🎹

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Hired 21 times

Serves Rowland Heights, CA

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21 years in business

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James P.

Jun 30, 2023

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Jessica is a very patient instructor with a good sense of humor that helps alleviate any stress or tension I feel when I screw up. As a new student, that happens often.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

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Peter R.

Oct 19, 2022

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Jessica has been easy to work with. She responds quickly to any questions I have and is willing to make time for her students. A seamless and transparent situation!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Vanessa L.

Jan 28, 2023

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Definitely recommend!! Easy going and explains well. Very patient may I add :)

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Carl G.

May 11, 2019

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Jessica was patient with me as I have never played any musical instrument and available for calls or text questions before and after my lesson. Looking foreword to the next one!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Classical • Jazz • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • The guitar teacher travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukulele & Mandolin Lessons!'s reply

Thanks Carl!! You're doing awesome so far, keep it up!!😎👍🏼🎸

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Jill D.

Apr 11, 2019

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I've had two lessons so far with Jessica and they've been great. My playing is improving much faster than I managed on my own and I'm learning a lot each lesson. Jessica is very professional, friendly, encouraging, and she explains things very well. I highly recommend her!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukulele & Mandolin Lessons!'s reply

Thank you so much, Jill!! You are doing great and progressing quite well!! I'm proud of you!✊🏼🎸

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Jessica Kaczmarek

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Please see my introduction for pricing and discounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first assess what knowledge level the student has acquired about playing music, then we talk about what they want to get out of their lessons/what goals they would like to achieve (i.e playing as a hobby, learning their favorite songs, reading music, developing soloing techniques, etc). We then proceed to start working on those goals immediately- it's most important to me that you get what you want out of your lessons, and that you have a good time while doing it!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a music degree from University California State Fullerton. I have been teaching professionally for 18 years, and playing music professionally for 23 years.