Guitar Lessons Los Angeles

Hubie loves two things:  a) teaching guitar, and b) the name “Berkeley,” regardless of how it is spelled.  He is a graduate of both U.C. Berkeley, and Boston’s Berklee College of Music!  Now he resides in Los Angeles, where he is a busy guitar instructor, session guitarist and songwriter.  Hubie reached the finals of MTV’s “Making His Band” where he auditioned for P Diddy’s touring band.  He’s performed with artists such as Jason Mraz, Marsha Ambrosius (Floetry) and Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), and has had his music featured on VH1 and MTV.

What Red Pelican Music customers are saying about guitar lessons with Hubie:

“Received a one hour guitar lesson from Red Pelican as a gift. Best gift ever.  Spoke with Brian to set everything up. Brian was amazing, and just the nicest guy ever. . . .Based on my musical tastes and goals, he recommended one of his instructors, Hubie, for my session. Hubie was PERFECT for me. He was very knowledgeable and patient. Within that hour he was able to cover a lot of the basics. He helped give me the starter foundation that I’ve been looking for. Thank you Brian and Hubie! I highly recommend Red Pelican Music!”
- Mike M.
(Google)

Ana studied classical guitar at Cal State Fullerton and went on to tour Europe as a member of their prestigious guitar orchestra.   As a guitarist and singer-songwriter, Ana has graced the stages of everywhere from the House of Blues to the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria.   Along the way, she cultivated an interest in experimenting with world music styles, and incorporating these influences into her own music.  Ana is an enthusiastic and caring teacher who enjoys customizing fun lessons for her students, and witnessing them grow and progress.   Stylistically, she specializes in classical,  pop/rock, and  flamenco guitar, and especially enjoys working with students who like to play and sing.   Beginners are welcome!
*Ana also has extensive experience working with Autistic children.

*When not teaching or playing music, Ana enjoys painting portraits.  She also has, “a hard time saying no to a pair of shoes.”

What Red Pelican Music customers are saying about guitar lessons with Ana:

“The team over at Red Pelican Music is wonderful. I took guitar lessons as a kid and have always wanted to get back into it, but never really could find the time or was apprehensive . . . I’ve come a long way in just 4 weeks and am excited about the progress I’m making. My teacher (Ana), is the best –  patient, and always has new and different ways of helping me learn something when I’m struggling with it. Definitely recommend Red Pelican for anyone. . . !”

- Kyle H.
(Yelp)

Adam hails from the Pelican State. While the coincidence is fun, rest assured, we hired him for his ridiculous musical chops and easy laid-back teaching style. A multi-instrumentalist, Adam teaches guitar, banjo and dobro, and is equally adept with rock, country, jazz and bluegrass styles.

Adam graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s Degree in music, also earning a degree in guitar performance from Hollywood’s Musicians Institute.

As a performer, Adam has toured with Rose’s Pawn Shop, and Jason Charles Miller, recently opening for country star, Gary Allan.

Adam’s favorite guitarists include Brent Mason, Tony Rice, Brian May, and John Scofield, an eclectic mix, befitting his diversity of stylistic interests. Adam’s banjo favorites include Scott Vestal, J.D. Crowe, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and Alison Brown; his dobro inspirations are Rob Ickes and Jerry Douglas.

Adam teaches:  Guitar Lessons, Banjo Lessons and Dobro Lessons

*Adam was a national merit scholar, and attributes this achievement to his diet of tomato and mayo sandwiches.

Australian native, Keppie, is both a graduate of Boston’s  Berklee College of Music and former faculty member in the Songwriting Department.  Since relocating to Los Angeles, Keppie has been busy teaching,  performing and composing.  She has recorded with Graham Ward (Paul McCartney, Pat Benetar, Jimmy Page), and John Mayer, who recently produced one of her songs!

John Mayer says - Keppie’s “voice is beautiful, just gorgeous. She’s like a contemporary female Nick Drake…and her guitar playing is so beautiful, so raw…”

The Boston Globe - “Keppie’s songs marry soul and folk so gorgeously, you’ll cheer when they get stuckon endless repeat on the jukebox in your brain.”

Joe is an accomplished guitarist and author based in Los Angeles, California.  Influenced by YES, Jeff Beck, Alan Holdsworth, John Mclaughlin, and many other rock, jazz and fusion artists, Joe toured extensively  in his native Brazil, and graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 2000.  Joe’s credits include projects with Vinnie Colaiuta, Dennis Chambers, Michael Breker, Barry Manilow, Chuck Loeb, Leann Rimes as well as producers Desmond Child (Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith) and John Shanks (Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, Fleetwood Mac, Celine Dion).

Joe has published two successful guitar books, “100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Guitar” and “Ultimate Latin Riffs” through  and is currently working on a series of new titles.

What Red Pelican Music customers are saying about guitar lessons with Joe:

“Miraculous results and fun.   As an older guitar student who had given up playing, I know what I’m talking about. I’ve taken lessons all my life, but never felt I was able to “play” the guitar – until Red Pelican’s Joe. His skill and knowledge are infectious. . .  He has brought me to a new level of comfort and proficiency that has been lacking in all my guitar lessons, from all my teachers, for all these years. My aural skills are finally developing at a terrific rate, as is my ability to let go of my fear of making mistakes. I just have fun – playing. He’s even taught me how to make my mistakes work! . . .  The time flies by, and I’ve “learned” so much I am amazed, in each and every lesson.”

Alan
(Google)

As a kid growing up in Pennsylvania, Matt began playing bass at the age of 8.  Once he discovered jazz guitar at the age of 13, there was no turning back.   Matt won a scholarship to Boston’s Berklee College of Music to study guitar performance, and honed a technique that is a dazzling mix of Joe Pass, Lenny Breau, and his own originality.  After graduating from Berklee, Matt moved to Los Angeles, where he works as a session guitar player, guitar instructor and composer.

Matt’s influences include Lenny Breau, Bill Evans, Tal Farlow, Kenny Barron, George Benson, Bill Frisell, and Jaco Pastorius.   While Matt’s specialty is jazz, he is a terrific rock guitarist and bassist as well, and enjoys teaching all levels and styles — from complete beginners to highly-advanced students.  Matt is equally with a pick or playing fingerstyle, and has a wry sense of humor.

In addition to being one of Los Angeles’ most sought after guitar/bass teachers, Brian is a composer, guitarist and recording artist.

As a composer/guitarist, Brian’s work appears on spots/albums for Lakeshore, Honda, Free Range Graphics, MTV, Greenpeace, &Forest, Alltrax, MFP and many others.

As a recording artist, albums include 2003’s “On” (Brian Robbins Band) and 2000’s “Banned in the State of Utah” (Brian Robbins).

Brian grew up in East Lansing, Michigan and graduated with honors from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.

*Brian is the founder of Red Pelican Music

What Red Pelican Music customers are saying about guitar lessons with Brian:

“Every guitar lesson is packed with a wealth of musical theory… I can’t say enough great things about Brian. A++”
- Grace
(Google)

“Brian makes everything fun – not just learning the songs, but how they work – the scales, theory, even reading music.”
– Ed B.
(Yelp)