Piano Lessons Los Angeles
Piano Lessons in Los Angeles That Start With Real Music
Private lessons for kids, adults and beginners who want to make something. We start with chords and songs you can hear right away, then build technique around them.
$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · in person in LA or online
Who this is for
Mostly kids, adults coming back to it, and songwriters. If you want to play real music, you fit.
What students learn
Chords, rhythm and songs first. Then ear training, simple theory, technique and improvisation, so you actually understand what you're playing.
Why this is different
Perfect exercises can wait. First you hear yourself make music. Then practice has a reason.
- 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.
Kids Piano
Early wins, so music feels alive instead of like homework.
Adult Piano
A path that doesn't scare off beginners or people coming back after years away.
Songwriter Piano
Chords, voicings and song ideas for people who want to write.
Piano styles students often ask about
A lot of students walk in wanting to sound like someone. I use those songs as the way into chords, rhythm, melody and songwriting.
Taylor Swift
Simple chord moves and pop structure. Great first progressions.
Coldplay
Piano hooks and big emotional voicings. Songs where chords suddenly make sense.
JVKE
The viral piano sound. Dramatic movement, modern pop hooks.
Laufey
Jazz chords and gorgeous songwriter piano, and the theory never has to feel abstract.
What does a first piano lesson look like?
You can spend weeks learning where every note is and still wonder when you get to play a song. I start with something you can hear. A first exercise might be two chords under a simple melody, slow enough that you can notice what each hand is doing.
Then we work on the part that gets in your way. If the left hand stops every time the right hand moves, we shrink the passage until you can keep it going. That gives you something specific to practice between lessons. Bring a song you want to play to the intro, even if it feels far beyond you today.
Do I need a piano before I start?
For an in-person intro, we can use the piano at my Los Angeles studio. For online lessons and practice at home, you need a keyboard you can play while we talk. If you already own one, tell me the model before buying anything else.
The intro is a good time to work out what your setup needs. We can also decide whether the studio or Zoom makes more sense for you. Both start with the same $20, 30-minute intro.
How do I fit practice into a busy week?
A vague instruction to practice more usually becomes another thing to feel behind on. We choose a small part of the music and a clear thing to listen for, such as keeping the pulse through a chord change. You can repeat that passage and tell whether it is getting easier.
If you are returning after years away, read my guide to starting piano as an adult. If you are deciding how to learn, compare a private teacher, an app and YouTube before booking.
Watch my hands at the piano
This 22-second clip is me playing in the studio. You can see how both hands move through the passage. When we work on your music, we can slow a movement down and find the part you need to practice.
Common questions
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Starting from zero is fine.
Do lessons include reading music?
Yes, once it helps. I bring reading in when it supports you, and I keep it from killing your early momentum.
Are piano lessons online or in person?
Both. Come to the studio in Los Angeles or take lessons 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.
Book the $20 Intro