ABOUT LESSONS
Hello There…
My name is Steven and I love teaching Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele and Voice to both upstarts and people looking to improve their understanding of the instrument and music theory in general. My philosophy as a teacher is to help each student achieve his or her goals while having as much fun as possible along the way. I tailor the lessons to each person’s personality in an effort to bring out the best of each aspiring musicians talents.
I am a Rutgers college grad with fifteen years experience in both teaching and performance. My students have ranged from eight to sixty and are typically seen smiling and strumming. I try and make each person comfortable with me and allow their confidence to grow and their playing to blossom. I am currently the exclusive music instructor for GOOGLE at the Los Angeles Campus.
My performance experience ranges from full bands to solo sets on electric and acoustic guitar as well as mandolin. I’m a driven songwriter and singer having played up and down both coasts and the Caribbean.
Lessons on tabs, music theory, ear training, improvisation, reading, vocals, and songwriting always with an emphasis on feel and learning how to let loose.
Rock, Reggae, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass
LESSON LOCATIONS:
Lessons In Home - Los Angeles and surrounding areas
Echo Park @ Bedrock La
Glassel Park @ Nomadic Guitar
Venice or Online
Exclusive LA on site Google staff music instructor
Reviews
"Steve was the only teacher my daughter was happy to work with.. A super Guitar teacher who really gets the kids into their lessons. We miss him here in New Jersey!! The Coppolino's"
"My daughter began taking guitar lessons with Steve when she was 8 yrs old. He's always been patient and encouraging to her. He's very positive and makes the time fun and productive. We now take lessons from our home on Skype which is extremely convenient. I've watched my daughter grow and improve so much over the past two years thanks to Steve's guidance"
"Wow. What can I say... I found Steve on Yelp to give lessons to my 11 year old son and I together. (I took some lessons for a few months years ago, and gave up because I was bored.. nothing boring about lessons with Steve!)
Steve set up a great back to back schedule for my son and I that allows us to learn at our own pace, but benefit from what the other is learning, and allows us to practice together.
After only a couple of lessons, Steve has made me feel like I can sense that there is this amazing music waiting to burst from my guitar, and I can already start to hear it trying to break free, so that every time I practice, it's not a chore, it's an exercise in liberating my captive inner creativity... I've never, in 54 years had anyone make me feel so excited about something, ever!"
"My Son has been a guitar student of Steven S's since 2008. He was 8 years old at the time and Steven made sure the lessons were age appropriate. He made the lessons interesting as well as instructional. With each year that has gone by, my son has learned to read music, as well as play a variety of songs(rock, pop, country, bluegrass). He looks forward to his guitar lessons because Steven has made learning so much fun."
"Steve is the BEST! My son originally started taking lessons at our house more than 4 years ago in New Jersey, and is still a student, via Skype. Steve has really brought him along, and is always so engaging, energetic and personable. My song wouldn't want any other guitar instructor. I highly recommend Steve!!
"Steve is a great instructor. My 2 boys have been taking lessons from him over the internet for over a year. and it is the best. I do not have to worry about driving them anywhere. He makes it fun for them. They enjoy their lessons and practicing because of his teaching style. Highly recommend!!!!"
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