Guitar Lessons with Alan

Alan teaches guitar for all styles and ages, specializing in classical guitar and improvisation, and also offers voice lessons focusing on technique and expression. With a background in classical and jazz guitar, extensive band performances, and solo gigs, he brings a wealth of experience to his teaching, emphasizing personalized growth and musical exploration.

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Los Feliz Music and Art Conservatory
In student's home in Los Feliz
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Meet the Instructor

What do you teach?

I teach guitar lessons for all styles, skill levels, and ages. I am particularly passionate about teaching classical guitar and improvisation, and I also enjoy getting beginning students acquainted with their instrument. I also teach voice with an emphasis on proper technique and expression.

What makes you want to share your skills and knowledge?

I am always learning new things in my own practice as a musician, so I feel really passionate about helping others learn and grow on their own musical paths. As a professional musician with a wide variety of experiences, I feel I am able to transfer knowledge that I consider very valuable to my students.

What is your experience in your craft and how are you evolving?

I went to college for classical guitar performance and trained in jazz guitar privately for 10 years. My career has included playing for many bands in a wide variety of genres, touring Europe with a rock band, playing countless weddings and special events as a soloist, organizing a music festival, and recording and releasing my own original music. I am currently working on growing my career as a solo guitarist in Los Angeles, as well as honing my craft as a songwriter and producer.

What is your style of teaching?

My lessons are geared towards technique so my students are able to play comfortably and effortlessly. I also put a big emphasis on rhythm, since I find that students who are well trained in rhythm are able to learn at a much quicker rate. This is all done with the student’s musical tastes and personal strengths and weaknesses in mind. I really pay attention to my students’playing, and highly value their thoughts and feedback. While I am always thinking about the big picture learning path of my students, I make sure each lesson is tailored to helping them with what they need to grow in that moment.

What keeps you creatively inspired?

I love learning and working on new styles of guitar playing, which is why my playing is constantly evolving. It’s always important for me to have  an outlet for what I am learning at the time, whether it be a gig or a recording project, so I can share my new skills with the world.

Testimonials

Alan is a superb teacher. First, he is a master of many musical styles. His knowledge, interest in his students’ goals, and ability to listen enable him to teach any student, from beginner to advanced musician. After many years of playing rhythm and basic fingerstyle guitar, I am learning to solo and improvise with Alan. I know firsthand how he not only helps his students improve their technical skills, but also to make music and have fun with it. I wholeheartedly recommend him.

- Michael K.

I have been studying guitar with Alan for several years and he is nothing short of being a stellar teacher. His assets lie in his approach to teaching and his knowledge of music. He acknowledges my achievements and carefully considers what would help me move ahead. He then suggests useful and manageable assignments that lie just far enough beyond where I am that I am challenged, but not frustrated. I could not be more enthusiastic about recommending him as a teacher for guitar, and I trust it would be the same for any instrument he offers to teach.

- Mindi T.

Alan has been teaching my son guitar for three years, since first grade. I didn't know what to expect at such a young age, but my nine year old is truly becoming a great guitarist! Alan is kind and treats him with respect, and I never have to push him to practice because he wants to keep improving his skills. Alan is also really easy to communicate and work with as a parent. I recommend his lessons highly!

- Maggie S.