I teach in person piano lessons in my studio in Encinitas. I also teach one on one lessons by phone. Your choice. My students can choose from classical, jazz, rock, pop, blues, and more. Many students learn from youtube videos from around the world. I can help you make sense of whatever you’re working on, from any source. I can also introduce you to my own methods of teaching. Or you can take piano lessons in a more traditional way, if you prefer. The first piano lesson is always free. Advanced jazz students can study Melodic Minor Theory, Lydian Dominant Hexatonic Theory, and Altered Hexatonic Theory, Diminished Scale Theory and functional harmony in modern jazz. Good improvisation, song writing, and composition depend on knowing chords and scales. Which notes of a chord do pros leave out and why? And pros add notes that aren’t written down. 7th, 9th, #11 chords (sharp eleven chords)… I can help you sort it out. Beginners are welcome. Don’t be overwhelmed. Everyone starts somewhere. We’ll start where you’re comfortable, even if it’s just finding middle C on the keyboard. Let's arrange a lesson time. For the first lesson, there’s no charge and no obligation. As a composer, I can write out customized sheet music with my notation software for each student I teach. I can then email your sheet music lesson to you for you to print. My customized music writing works for students taking lessons in person or by phone. I also perform as a solo jazz and blues pianist.

Phone: (760) 710-1784