Lesson Facts
Lesson Facts: Thaddeus Arndt Music
Thaddeus Arndt teaches private piano, guitar, bass, voice, songwriting, and music production lessons in person at his studio in Los Angeles, near Fairfax and Melrose next to West Hollywood, and live online over Zoom anywhere in the US. Last updated October 1, 2026.
$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · in person in LA or online
Who teaches the lessons?
Thaddeus Arndt, a pianist, producer, and music teacher in Los Angeles. He has a BA in Music (Open Music Studies: piano and music technology) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 22+ years of piano, 10+ years of producing and engineering, and was a Guitar Center instructor from 2017 to 2024.
What can I take lessons in?
Piano, guitar, bass, voice, songwriting, and music production, plus recording and music theory. On the production side that means Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, or GarageBand. More on that under DAW lessons.
Where do in-person lessons happen?
At Thaddeus's studio in Los Angeles, near Fairfax and Melrose and next to West Hollywood. Most LA students come to the studio. He can also come to students' homes in nearby LA neighborhoods.
Are online lessons available?
Yes. Lessons are live and one-on-one over Zoom for students anywhere in the United States, and they cost the same as in person.
Can the intro lesson be in person?
Yes. The $20 intro works in person or on Zoom. If you want it in person, just say so when you book.
What ages do you teach?
Kids, teens, and adults. The youngest students are 3 to 4 years old. Adult beginners are welcome.
How much do lessons cost?
A 30-minute intro lesson is $20 and is credited toward your first month if you continue. After that, lessons are $40 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes. Studio sessions are $60 per hour.
How do I book?
Book the intro at thaddeusarndt.com/book, call or text (314) 328-5198, or send a message through the contact page.
What do reviews say?
Thaddeus Arndt Music has a 5.0 rating from 9 Google reviews. Read them on the reviews page.
Lesson format
Private, one-on-one, 30 or 60 minutes. In person in Los Angeles or live on Zoom.
Last updated
These facts were last checked on October 1, 2026.
Teaching approach
Every lesson starts with something the student can hear. A song, a chord progression, a beat, a voice memo, any musical idea. Technique, theory, ear training and practice habits get attached to that goal after.
- 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.
$20 Intro
30 minutes, in person or on Zoom, and it's credited toward your first month.
$40 Half Hour
Where most kids and new beginners start.
$60 Full Hour
Room for real instrument, songwriting, or production work.
Common questions
Is there a contract?
No. Most students keep going weekly or every other week after the intro, and you can pause or stop whenever you need to.
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Plenty of students start with no experience at all, and we get to music they can hear and use early.
Do you offer studio sessions as well as lessons?
Yes. Recording, production, mixing, and mastering sessions at the Los Angeles studio are $60 per hour. A mix or master consultation is free.
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.
Book the $20 Intro