Music Lesson Instructors in Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles County)

Violin, viola, and piano lessons. Bachelor's of Music in Violin Performance from CSULB, 2011.

Professional Section Violist with Dana Point Symphony, Montage Civic Orchestra, and Symphony Irvine. Performed Professionally as Section Violinist with Brentwood/Westwood Symphony, Laguna Nigel Presbyterian Church Orchestra, Vanguard Symphony, other freelance orchestras, private events, and worked for OCC Symphony.

Over 15 years of experience teaching private lessons. 2 optional recitals a year for students. Lessons focus on the student's individual learning styles, note reading and rhythms, music theory, performance techniques, ear training, and tone development. All ages are welcome for weekly private lessons.

Member of the Music Teacher's Association of California for Certificate of Merit Testing for violin students.

Attended music festivals to study chamber music at Montecito Music Festival and Soka University Chamber Arts Festival. Performed at Soka Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Coached local youth orchestras, high schools, and middle schools.

Studied jazz theory and improv at Saddleback college for 4 years and classically trained. Had more than 12 private teachers for violin and piano combined. Experienced with various practice techniques and college level music theory tutor.... See More

David Flores studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (BM ’05) where he was awarded the Dean’s talent award for exceptional solo performance and the Margaret Jones scholarship for academic excellence. David completed his graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music (MM ’09). Studying closely with the members of the Cleveland orchestra helped David to achieve first prize in the 14th annual Darius Milhaud Performance Competition.
David has held positions with Opera Circle Cleveland, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra in Ohio, and the Beck Center for the Arts performing on flute, saxophone, and clarinet in pit orchestras. Music has given David the opportunity to perform in many prestigious concert venues in the United States and Europe. Including the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Severance Hall, the Theater of Champs Elysees in Paris; Saint Francis Basilica in Assisi, Italy; at Saint Angelo Castle in Rome; and at the International Music Festival in Meiringen, Switzerland.
David Flores is a committed proactive music teacher with the appropriate resources and experience required for efficient and effective learning. Mr. Flores currently teaches music theory and instrumental instruction classes in the greater Los Angeles area and distance learning music classes online. David Flores is an active member of the Music Teachers' Association of California and is certificated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.... See More

Samara Rice Music teaches engaging and play-based piano lessons specifically designed for students ages 5-18. A wide variety of music games, books, technology, and materials are utilized to tailor each lesson to the student’s exact interest and needs. Samara continuously improves her teaching though exploring the most innovative lesson and supplemental book series, attending workshops, and maintaining memberships with local and national professional music organizations.... See More