Jessica Wen Jun Ciprian is a passionate piano teacher and composer with a flair for creativity! Born in Australia with Chinese and Italian roots, Jessica blends classical traditions with a unique multicultural perspective. This blend of influences inspires her students, helping them connect with music on a deeper, more personal level. With a background in classical piano and film and television composition, Jessica brings a fresh and dynamic approach to teaching piano.…
Miles is a Los Angeles based freelance trumpet player and educator. He is dedicated to sharing the beauty of music with others and facilitating growth in every one of his students. Born and raised in Durham, NC, Miles started playing trumpet at age 11, and continued to play throughout middle and high school. Led by his band director Chris Hathcock, Miles was exposed to symphonic, marching band, and jazz music. During this…
James is a Los Angeles native who grew up with a passion for local music. He has been teaching for 7 years in one-on-one and group settings. James has a bachelor’s degree in Guitar Performance and Music Business from Berklee College of Music. James teaches lessons in Guitar, Bass, Banjo, and Mandolin. When not teaching, James plays music in musical theater orchestras, live concerts, and studio recordings around Los Angeles. He also…
Oliver is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for musical storytelling. Originally from London, U.K., he is now based in Los Angeles, California. As a teacher, he has extensive experience in pop, singer-songwriter, classical, and musical theatre styles. He helps students develop their unique voices while building strong technical foundations and musical confidence. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, Oliver releases music under the name Muco, which has…
Please note Syreeta is only available for online lessons. Syreeta spent over a decade as a highly regarded performance coach and voice teacher in Los Angeles, California. A third-generation musician, vocalist, and songwriter, Syreeta is the daughter of blues legend Kenny Neal, part of the world-renowned musical Neal family. Growing up immersed in the art of performance, she developed a deep passion for music and the study of the voice. As an…
Anne is a versatile voice teacher with extensive experience in both the pop and musical theater worlds. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Anne began her vocal journey with a strong foundation in musical theater before evolving into a celebrated pop/dance artist and songwriter. With over 100 million streams on platforms like Spotify and chart-topping success on the Billboard and UK Official Charts, Anne understands what it takes to…
James is a versatile saxophonist and researcher based in Los Angeles, specializing in Jazz and Gospel music. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Saxophone Performance with a focus on Jazz, as well as a degree in Cultural Anthropology, from California State University. James is passionate about the intersection of music and culture, studying music as a social practice and exploring cross-cultural collaborations. In addition to Jazz and Gospel, James performs in…
“Alessandro “”AM Dandy”” Meynardi is an Italian musician, guitarist, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. His musical journey commenced in the quaint village of Mondovì, nestled in the embrace of Northwest Italy. At the tender age of nine, he embraced his first guitar, following his earlier dalliances with piano and cello. However, it was at the illustrious Conservatory “”Ghedini”” (Cuneo) and the Academy of Modern Music in Turin that his…
Johnathan Bekos is a pianist and music theorist who has nurtured a passion for teaching a holistic approach to the piano. By incorporating theory, history, and a broader sense of musical and rhythmic comprehension, Johnathan’s mission is to help his students see past just the notes on the page during the lesson. Having taught students of all ages and backgrounds, he fine-tunes all his lessons to account for the student’s individual strengths,…
Richard Thomas is a highly accomplished pianist and experienced teacher, boasting an impressive 33 years of playing and 25 years of teaching. His musical journey began at the age of 6, and by 16, he was already sharing his expertise as a teacher. Richard’s exceptional talent earned him a certificate of merit for music excellence upon graduating high school at 16. He then went on to study at the renowned San Francisco…
Born in Cyprus and now based in Los Angeles, I’m a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator with over a decade of experience. My expertise spans recording and production, orchestration, film scoring, and sound healing, where I channel my passion for blending genres and crafting immersive soundscapes. Guitar is my main instrument and specialty, shaping much of my musical expression. I am also well versed in Hang Drum, Native American Flute, and various…
Joe Berry is a multifaceted musician, composer, educator and puppeteer best known as a member of M83. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music, Joe has honed his craft over two decades, captivating audiences around the globe with his dynamic performances. Born and raised in Northern California, Joe’s musical journey began at a young age, fueled by a deep passion for creativity and expression. His talent and dedication led him to…
Kerry Fenster is a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and singer in Los Angeles. His music influences include rock, pop, ska/reggae, new wave, punk, and Motown. Some of his heroes include Jimi Hendrix, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, Joey Ramone, Dick Lucas, and Mozart. Kerry plays and teaches in styles ranging from pop, folk, rock and punk, to ska, reggae, and children’s music. He has played on stages across America, from intimate settings at clubs…
Dominique Vance is a former child prodigy who holds a B.A. in Violin Performance from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Business Administration, as well as a law degree from Pace University in New York. As a child and young adult, she won many local and international piano and violin competitions, and played concerts on both instruments almost every week. She soloed in Carnegie Hall several times, starting at age…
Starting lessons as soon as she could talk, Sophie has always had a passion for music. After growing up in Denver and graduating at the top of her class with an International Baccalaureate diploma, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue further musical endeavors. She is a classically trained piano player and is fluent in both guitar and voice with a deep understanding of music theory. Sophie is up and coming in…
Tracey is a relatable and empathetic individual highly versed in her craft. Her rich experiences and roles, understood both as student and teacher, create a learning environment that uniquely molds to each individual’s personal style and preferences. Tracey has 7 years of experience as a MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California) certified private music teacher. Her kind sensitivity and awareness lends her ease in instructing and welcoming all ages and levels! Tracey…
In his youth in southeast Nebraska, Douglas excelled in classical piano studies, continuing at the University of Kansas and the University of Utah receiving his degree in Music Theater. He also acted in musicals and played trombone in the University Jazz Band which played at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. This spurred his quest for travel and he returned to Europe years later directing and singing with The Singing Waiters who toured for…
Elise Walters – Performing Artist, Educator & Arts Advocate Elise Walters is a multifaceted performing artist whose work spans singing, piano, dance, choreography, acting, directing, and stage management. With a deep passion for arts education and nonprofit advocacy, she blends performance with a commitment to fostering the next generation of artists. Based in Los Angeles since 2020, Elise has been an integral part of Theatre West for over three years, serving as…
Ulf Anneken was born in Frankfurt Germany and raised in the countryside south of Frankfurt. Raised by a family with a long tradition of practicing medicine, he found himself interested in music at an early age, taking piano lessons and pursuing his passion all the way to Boston, Massachusetts, where he graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. He soon moved to Los Angeles,…
Alex’s specialties include jazz and classical piano lessons, film scoring, and music recording/production. Alex holds degrees from UH (classical piano), and USC (master’s degree in film scoring), and enjoys working with eager students of all levels. As Alex explains, “my favorite students are those that show a curiosity to expand their musical tastes and have interest in being CREATIVE while they play. Outside-the-box students are some of the best to work with,…
Neil grew up in Cape Town, and began performing professionally at the age of 15. He spent his teenage years playing with many famous South African artists. Neil studied music at the University of Cape Town, and then moved to Los Angeles to study drums at Hollywood’s Musician’s Institute. Neil’s groups have opened for Tom Petty, Styx, Paul Simon, and Brian Wilson, and you can hear his drumming on TV shows such as Smallville and…
Alex is a classically-trained pianist and media composer. He’s also a music software expert (Logic, Pro Tools, Vienna Ensemble Pro, Dorico, Finale, and Sibelius). Alex earned a Master of Music in Screen Scoring from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he received the Betty Rose Collaboration Award and was mentored by James Newton Howard (The Dark Knight, King Kong, Signs). He studied piano under Tomoko Kanamaru at the…
Logan is a very talented and fun drum teacher. Since graduating from USC’s Popular Music Performance program, he’s done a wide range of musical endeavors, from touring with major artists, founding a successful indie-rock band, to having a busy schedule playing with numerous local artists and bands. Logan has a deep love for teaching and uses his real world playing experience to help students get the most out of playing the drums…
A multi-instrumentalist, Adam teaches banjo, dobro, guitar, and lap steel. He’s been teaching on the Red Pelican team since 2012. He is a dazzling player, with an organized, but easy-going teaching style, who really enjoys demystifying music for his students. Adam specializes in bluegrass, country, and Americana, but is also adept in rock and jazz. Adam has a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Virginia, and an Associate of…
NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS AT THIS TIME Jordin is a Berklee College of Music graduate with a degree in Music Therapy. His journey in music began in an unexpected way—after breaking his back at age 10, he spent five years on bed rest, using that time to teach himself how to play 14 instruments. This early passion for music led Jordin to pursue careers in Music Therapy and Music Teaching. With over eight…
NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS AT THIS TIME One rainy Sunday afternoon in central Massachusetts, a restless 9-year-old Sebastien dug through his closet to find an old classical guitar, and a lifelong obsession began. Sebastien spent his collegiate years as a Presidential Scholar at the University of Southern California’s prestigious Studio/Jazz Guitar Program studying jazz and classical guitar performance, theory, composition and songwriting while playing everything from jazz, bossa nova, rock, R&B, flamenco, fusion…