Jym Schwartz

Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo and Ukulele

Jym Schwartz started playing guitar the the age of 14. He continued to study music throughout high school and played in a number of bands in the Detroit are. He then went on to study music at Macomb College in Michigan and has since then been teaching music for more than 35 years. Jym is our senior instructor at Instrumental Music and has been teacher here for 16+ years. Jym is the perfect match for any aspiring guitar player looking for all the right paths to take on becoming the best musician you can be.

Lesson Days: Wednesday and Friday 3PM to 11PM

Rates:

30: $50
60: $100

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Rick Sailon

Classical Violin, Fiddle (All Styles), Mandolin, Guitar & Bass

Music Major-UNLV. Over 25 years of teaching experience. Some of his students include Ben Stiller, Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Jeanne Tripplehorn, Judd Appatow (movie producer) and John Fogerty 2 sons Shane and Tyler. Rick’s done extensive touring, TV, move and session work for Laura Branigan, Dolly Parton, Johnny Carson, Jim Messina, South Park and Walker Texas Ranger… Rick teaches all styles and all ages from beginning to advanced.

Lesson Days: Monday through Saturday 11AM to 9PM

Rates:

30: $50
60: $100

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Rogerio Peixoto

Guitar

Rogerio Peixoto is a passionate teacher who enjoys helping aspiring players to reach their own goals. With 30 years of experience spanning four different countries and several styles, he was a performing classical guitarist in his native Brazil when he attended the world renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, acquiring improvisational and compositional proficiency.

After a period in Spain and France he returned to the US in 2013, and has been performing, recording and teaching ever since, with credits including session work at Capitol Studios, performances in NYC and Southern California, and compositions partnered with guitar luminaire John Pisano.

He has a solo instrumental album with virtuosistic pieces by composers as Bach, Tarrega and Villa-Lobos, and is currently working on a record of his own writing, combining several types of guitar. A genuine lover and player of often very different styles, Rogerio is equally versed as a teacher of classical guitar, blues, rock, metal and Jazz/Latin.

Lesson Days: Monday through Saturday 11AM to 7PM 

Rates:

30: $50
45: $75
60: $100

Fredy Schiftan

Guitar

Freddie Schiftan has been teaching at Instrumental Music for over five years. He is an accomplished international classic guitarist. Born in Spain and growing up in South America, later traveling to the Middle East. He achieved new levels of understanding Flamenco music and what it means to be a Flamenco Guitarist. While studying in Israel he was awarded several musical awards for his performance and style. Freddie welcomes students of all ages and levels to offer the basics and secrets of hand performance. Dating back to the 1860's and the Invention of the modern classic guitar first origination in Spain.

Rates:

30: $50
60: $100

Carlos Tornes

Guitar, Songwriting, Voice Performance

Carlos is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and vocalist. He is a gold record recipient and was recognized by the Emmy Awards for composing. As a teacher he specializes in artist development for adult students looking to build skills in guitar, songwriting and voice performance. He has a music production degree from Video Symphony Pro School of Media Production in Los Angeles as well as a Protools Certification in music production from Avid. He’s worked with Hollywood Records, CAA, Disney, PBS, and many other companies writing, producing, and developing talent.

For more info visit www.creativemusiccoaching.com

 and www.chiliheadmusic.com.

Rates:

30: $50
60: $100

Vivian Meyer

Piano, Oboe, Composition, and beginner-intermediate Alto Saxophone

Vivian Meyer is graduating as a music major with emphasis in composition and performance, as well as a music production major from California Lutheran University. Starting at age four, she spent 14 years at the teVelde Conservatory of Music taking piano lessons, developing her perfect pitch, and taking composition masterclasses with composers such as Kevin Olsen. She also takes workshops on teaching piano through the conservatory. Vivian is an intern at Marshmellow Skies Studios under Nitanee Paris and Ken Callet, where she also has further developed her contemporary songwriting skills. Vivian started oboe and English horn at age 11, winning her a large Visual and Performing Arts Cal Lutheran scholarship. During college, Vivian has been a winner of the Cal Lutheran soloist competition two times in a row, which is every year it has existed. She also is in a performing double reed trio. Starting alto saxophone at age 12, Vivian is lead alto saxophonist for the Cal Lutheran Jazz Collective and the director of the Cal Lutheran Jazz Combo. She also is in the band Joco & Co. on saxophone and piano, performing throughout Ventura County and LA venues such as the Viper Room. Singing throughout her life and with recent vocal training, Vivian sings in the Jazz Collective, her own sets at venues such as the music festival Callupolooza, and in the Cal Lutheran Choir, which performed at Carnegie Hall during her time.

Lesson Days: Monday through Sunday 11AM to 6PM

Rates:

30: $50
60: $90

David Durrani

Vocals, Keyboard, Songwriting, Performance

David Durrani had a huge passion for cinema and video games throughout his childhood and eventually got a piano in the house for no specific reason. It sat there for years, until he decided to learn how to play his favorite video game themes, which started his entire journey. David grew a love for guitar in middle school, and started saving up for one, as he discovered the biggest bands in the early 2000s. This love for music grew into him becoming a full-fledged, Singer Songwriter, and Producer by his college years. What keeps David teaching music is the rediscovering of excitement through new and experienced minds. Unlocking everyone's highest potential is the most satisfying aspect of this journey. David has been teaching vocals, piano and guitar for 10 years and songwriting/recording/performance for 5 years. David is looking forward to working with you and watching you grow!

Lesson Days: Monday through Friday 11AM to 6PM

Rates: $65 / half hr or $125 / hr

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Tristan Peterson

Drums

Tristan Peterson’s multi-faceted career is founded upon two core ideas: the discovery of new ideas and experiments, and the democratization of music for all. Playing drums since the age of three, he can mesmerize an audience with musical skills. His wide range of musical influences-ranging everywhere from death metal to free jazz to jungle to rhythm & blues (and everything in between!)-give him a unique style and touch on the instrument that few others have. Having studied with people such as Ndugu Chancler and Gregg Bissonette, he also has a knowledge of drums that comes firsthand from some of the greats. Thanks to his singular blend of influences and approach to music, he has been able to perform with the likes of Arturo Sandoval, Bull of Heaven, Oldowan Gash, Paul Jackson Jr. and more. Tristan plays the drums like no other. Equally important to his unique voice is his desire to share the tools he has with as many people as he can. Tristan understands that music can only be kept pumping if people have the necessary skills at their disposal, so he is always looking for ways to share not just his skills with the world, but the tools he uses to develop and master those skills. When he isn’t pushing his own musical boundaries or doing his part to democratize art, Tristan likes to read and write, as well as regularly exercise, because to him, a person also needs to be physically fit and mentally sound to be their best creative self. And being at his best creative self is something Tristan strives for every day.

Rates:

30: $50
60: $100