Music Lessons FAQ

Here's what people ask me before they book, answered plainly. Pricing, online setup, kids, adults, production, and the $20 intro.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 11 Google reviews · Former Guitar Center instructor (2017-2024) · BA Music, UIUC · 22+ years playing piano

Kids and adults Online or Los Angeles $40 / $60 pricing $20 intro

$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · in person in LA or online

Thaddeus Arndt with guitar

How lessons work

Lessons are private, and they're built around you. First I connect the instrument or the software to real music, fast. Then we build skill around that.

What you can study

Piano, guitar, bass, songwriting, music production, DAW workflow, recording, and the music theory you'll actually use.

Where lessons happen

Online anywhere in the country, or in person in Los Angeles. Production and studio work can happen at my LA studio when it makes sense.

  • We start with music you can actually hear and use
  • Technique gets built around what you want to play
  • You leave every lesson knowing what's next
  • The intro is where we pick your path

Choose the path that matches your goal.

Beginners

You don't need any experience. None.

Parents

I make sure music is fun early. That part matters more than people think.

Songwriters

We can start from a voice memo, some lyrics, a few chords, or a demo you never finished.

Common questions

How much are lessons?

The intro is $20 for 30 minutes, credited toward your first month. After that it's $40 for a half hour or $60 for a full hour. That's the whole price list.

Do you teach kids and adults?

Yes. Kids, adults, and production students each get their own lesson path.

Do you teach online?

Yes. Piano, guitar, bass, songwriting, and production all work online.

Start With the $20 Intro Lesson

Book it and we'll meet at my Los Angeles studio or on Zoom. Just tell me which when you book. We talk about what you want, pick a lesson path, and you leave knowing what to do next. The intro is credited toward your first month.

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