Quality banjo lessons in all styles for all levels in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-337-2610 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
Styles Taught
- Classical
- Bluegrass
- Folk
- Jazz
Each Student is Taught With a Customized Approach. Here are the Many Areas of Focus for Private Banjo Lessons:
- Technique, including picking technique, right-hand technique, speed and dexterity
- Repertoire
- Customized Approach
Creating a plan that helps each student reach his or her individual goals. - Sight-Reading tablature (tabs) and notation
- Instrument purchase or rental advice
- Music Theory
- Rhythm training
- Self-Accompanying – Learn to develop automation skills so you can play while you sing
Our Banjo Teachers…
Cary Miga – Pasadena, CA
Cary Miga teaches banjo. Along with his professional background, his love of teaching offers his students a tailored lesson plan catered to their specific needs and abilities. He focuses on teaching all aspects of music, including listening, playing, performing, theory and technique. He specializes in rock, jazz, bluegrass, country, salsa, classical and pop music. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons with Cary Miga.
Cary Miga teaches from his studio in Pasadena, CA. He can also travel to the home in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas, including: Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Industry, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Puente, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pomona, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, Temple City, Walnut, West Covina, Gardena, Azusa, Glendale, Burbank, Tujunga, Sunland. He is also available online if you are out of the area.
Rates
First Lesson Free (in studio/online only)
IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Pasadena, CA)
30 min: $35
45 min: $50
60 min: $65
IN HOME
30 min: $60
45 min: $75
60 min: $100
To Pay for Lessons with Cary Miga, Click Here.
Matthew Lewis – Woodland Hills, CA
Matthew Lewis is one of the best banjo teachers in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. He teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of banjo. “I think that a student would benefit greatly from study with me, as I encourage the student to understand the entirety of the instrument, in a fun and creative way.” Click here for full bio.
Matthew Lewis Performing Titanic on Banjo
Matthew Lewis Performing “Lotus Flower” with Kristė
Location of Lessons.
Matthew Lewis teaches in his studio in Woodland Hills, CA. He can travel to you in the following parts of the San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Balboa Park, Reseda, Winnetka, Canoga Park, West Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, Northridge, Porter Ranch. He also offers online lessons if you are out of the area.
Rates.
IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Los Angeles, CA)
30 min-$30
45 min-$40
1 hour-$50
IN HOME
30 min-$40
45 min-$60
1 hour-$70
To Pay for Lessons with Matthew Lewis, Click Here.
Michael Stein – Los Angeles (Conejo Valley)
Michael Stein teaches beginning banjo in the Conejo Valley. He teaches Scruggs and clawhammer styles. He enjoys working with students to set realistic short and long-term goals and helps to attain them together. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons
Michael Stein teaches from his home studio in Oak Park, CA. He can also travel to the home in the following cities: Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills. He is available to teach online if you are out of the area.
Level.
Beginners only
Rates.
IN STUDIO (Oak Park, CA)
$45/30 min
$60/45 min
$80/hour
IN HOME
$90/hour
To Pay for Lessons with Michael Stein, Click Here.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-337-2610 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
