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Sam
- Rate $35
- Response 1h
$35/h
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1st lesson free
- Piano
- Keyboard
- Synthesizer
Experienced Piano Teacher with 6+ Years Experience Focusing on Sight-Reading, Finger Strength, and Performance Skills
- Piano
- Keyboard
- Synthesizer
Lesson location
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At Sam's house: Los Angeles
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 40 mi. from Los Angeles
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About Sam
I am a piano tutor with 6 years of experience and a BA in Musicology in Piano History. My teaching focuses on jazz improvisation, comping, and developing a rich harmonic vocabulary. I believe in holistic development through ear training, transcription, jazz theory, and rhythmic precision. I have helped students from Early Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate levels, as well as professional jazz musicians. Students gain fluency in improvisation and expressive accompaniment. Lessons explore chordal voicings, melodic invention, and stylistic interpretation. I encourage aural development and rhythmic flexibility. Each session is personalized to the student’s goals and abilities. We study jazz standards, harmonic substitutions, and spontaneous musical expression. I provide guidance on phrasing, articulation, and technical execution. Lessons combine technical rigor with creative freedom. Students develop confidence and a personal musical voice. Begin your journey into improvisational and expressive jazz piano today.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I teach piano with a focus on creative composition and songwriting. Lessons include developing melodies, harmonies, intros, outros, and musical themes. My methodology combines creativity with structured musical thinking. I work with The Therapy Seeker and The Jazz Pianist to bring unique ideas to life. Students experiment with chord progressions, rhythmic patterns, and melodic motifs. Each session encourages improvisation and exploration. I provide guidance on phrasing, harmonic richness, and structural coherence. Lessons help students build complete, polished compositions. We analyze professional music to inspire personal creativity. I emphasize artistic expression, clarity, and musical storytelling. Each session strengthens skill, confidence, and imagination. Students develop the ability to create original works independently. Together, we craft your personal musical legacy.
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Rates
Rate
- $35
Pack rates
- 5h: $175
- 10h: $350
online
- $35/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Sam will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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