Music Lessons in Irvine for All Ages & Levels
Private weekly lessons for guitar, piano, drums, strings, woodwinds, brass & voice — beginner to advanced.
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Meet the instructors
Guitar Instructors
Adam Oliver
Studio guitarist/producer with 20+ years experience. Founder/director of IAMC’s Band Program—great for technique, creativity, and performance confidence.
Mike Talanca
Musicians Institute grad (AA, “Most Outstanding Student”). 20+ years performing/recording plus composing and engineering—ideal for groove, tone, and advanced harmony.
Felicia Chen
Yamaha Level 5 piano teaching certificate + GIT graduate. Supportive, structured lessons with strong fundamentals and musicianship.
String Instructors
Chad Jackson
Colburn-trained violist and in-demand SoCal performer. Touring, studio, and major-stage experience—great for classical foundations and performance prep.
Debra Innis
35+ years teaching with a strong music theory focus. Known for thoughtful, customized repertoire and recital preparation.
Jennifer Lopez
Violin/viola performer with 7+ years in mariachi plus chamber and community ensembles. Encouraging teacher with a love of music education.
Effy Huang
UC Irvine-trained musician and working cellist (Orchestra Collective of OC). Experienced educator with award-winning artistry and supportive coaching.
Crystal Palencia
Award-winning, classically & Baroque-trained educator. Teaches across instruments and ages with international experience (US/Mexico/Japan).
Piano Instructors
Annie Liu
30+ years experience with advanced training and certifications. Encouraging, customized instruction for steady progress and confident performance.
Debra Innis
35+ years teaching with a strong music theory focus. Known for thoughtful, customized repertoire and recital preparation.
Effy Huang
Working performer and award winner (VanBach Gold Prize). Supportive coaching with strong technique and musicianship.
Ann Ng
Berklee-trained pianist/producer with 20+ years in major TV productions. Teaches classical, jazz, worship, and contemporary styles.
Felicia Chen
Yamaha Level 5 piano teaching certificate + GIT graduate. Warm, structured lessons with strong musicianship and confidence-building.
Cassandra Chow
Composer and performer (UCSB). Blends technique, theory, and expression—great for confidence, creativity, and musicianship.
Drum Instructors
Woodwind Instructors
Eric Calderon
Classical sax student at CSUDH with jazz/contemporary training and strong leadership background. Focused on excellence, growth, and performance.
Nickolas Ortiz
CSUDH Music Education grad with deep jazz roots. Passionate mentor who helps students develop strong musicianship and confidence.
Gary Gould
Master’s degree + global performing career. Fun, tailored teaching that builds great habits across styles and multiple woodwinds.
Daniel Torrez
Music education student with 7 years on sax and 3 years teaching. Clear explanations and personalized coaching for steady progress.
Brass Instructors
Vocal Instructors
Cassandra Chow
Pianist/vocalist and composer with extensive performance experience. Lessons blend technique, theory, and expression to build confident singers.
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