Long Beach
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Music Lessons for All Ages & Skill Levels
Bringing music to the world
one student at a time
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Register Now For Fall 2008 (562) 627-0464
Location of instruction on the various instruments is subject to change. We are always adding new instructors and instruments so don't hesitate to call us if you don't see the instrument you want to study.
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Message From School Co-foundersLisa Kato and Mark FitchettAt our schools of music, we are dedicated to providing our students with the best possible learning environment. Our highly knowledgeable teachers are committed to finding the approach that works best for each individual. Whether a student just wants to learn enough to have fun playing a few favorite songs, or is an aspiring professional, our instructors will develop a customized music lesson plan especially tailored to fit their specific musical needs and interests. Our instructors include university graduates, as well as working professionals with many years of performing, recording and teaching experience.
Young Children For parents that want their children to do more than sit around watching TV or playing video games, music lessons may be the answer. It's not just music lessons but life skills! Parents who enroll their kids in music lessons are encouraging their children to get involved in a productive, educational activity which is culturally enriching, and which develops the brain, intellect, motor skills, self-esteem and discipline. . Benefits: Education, development of work habits and discipline. Getting the child away from the TV, video games, and hanging out at the mall.
Close-up: 2005 Perzina Brothers 51" Vertical Piano located in Studio C of Long Beach School of Music More Experienced Music Students Beyond the basics, many musicians feel that they aren't progressing fast enough in their knowledge and playing abilities; or that what they've learned seems scattered and unrelated. For All Instrumentalists Blues, rock and jazz improvisation; performance skills, and practical music theory are all taught. Topics include improvisational techniques, scales beyond the basic major and minor, phrasing, chord progressions, progressive scale techniques, arpeggios, intervals, advanced chord construction, rhythm, scale and chord theory, definitions, transposition and musical styles. We believe that the majority of students get more out of their music lessons and progress at a much faster rate if they can learn the styles of music that they love. Every student is taught the same fundamentals in regards to music theory and technique. The only difference is, is that one person may be taught their "do re mi's" with their favorite rock band while another may learn the same basic theory, but with traditional classical repertoire.. Music Instruction All Ages, Styles & Skill Levels Instructors Bass Teachers Tony Alvarez Redondo Beach, Long Beach & Rancho Palos Verdes - Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Bass Lessons, Improvisation and Music Theory Drum Teachers Greg Alban Rancho Palos Verdes location only - Drum Lessons, Drum Set, Percussion, Technique Allen Ellis Long Beach - Drum & vibraphone lessons, drum set, percussion, technique Jack Greminger Long Beach - Drum Lessons, Drum Set, Percussion, Technique Keith Larsen Long Beach - Drum Lessons, Drum Set, Percussion, Technique Guitar Teachers Mark Fitchett Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes & Long Beach - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Songwriting, Composition and Improvisation Lessons. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country. Band leader, The Mark Fitchett Band (contemporary / fusion jazz / rock / blues) & The Stephanie James Project (contemporary jazz). James Christopher Dan Krier Gregory Sisul Peter Cerenzio Clint Ellis Woodwind Teachers Terje Lije (pronounced "Terry Lee") Rancho Palos Verdes location only - All levels, classical through jazz. Soprano, Tenor and Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Improvisation. Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk. Certificate of Merit exams. Mike Reznick (more info- click here) Piano Teachers Lisa Michiko Kato Kay Ballard Long Beach - Beginning Piano Lessons, Music Teachers' Association of California-Long Beach Branch, Certificate of Merit exams Susan High Lilia Pershina Leeora Kronen Leslie Sharp Long Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes - Beginning through upper intermediate classical and jazz piano, incorporating voice and piano, solfeggio, music theory, technique. Blues pianist, Piano Accompanist for Annette Warren Smith's monthly voice workshops. Erika Snow Voice Teachers Leslie Sharp Long Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes - Incorporating voice and piano, solfeggio, music theory, technique. Blues pianist, Piano Accompanist for Annette Warren Smith's monthly voice workshops. Sylvia Rodriquez Long Beach - Vocal technique, broadway, classical, pop, jazz voice lessons Trumpet Teachers Nick Chaffee Long Beach Jazz, Classical, Rock, R&B
Violin / Viola Teacher Connie Eilers Long Beach - Violin & Viola Lessons, Classical Repertoire, Technique, Music Theory, Beginning through Advanced Levels, Certificate of Merit, Royal College of Music exams |
Rock Band 101 Rock Band 101 music students perform at Club 705 restaurant in Hermosa Beach, CA. More... 2008 MTAC State Convention
Piano students receive honors at the 2008 MTAC State Convention. More... Certificate of Merit Results Click here for Long Beach and South Bay Student Honor Roll, State Convention, Branch Honors Recital lists. Pre-School Music Class Long Beach School of Music offers preschool music classes designed to encourage the musical development and appreciation in preschool-aged children. More... Private Lessons Ages 5 to 12 "We are so amazed at how wonderfully our girls are playing and how quickly they've progressed..." More... Teens "I appreciate that my piano teacher doesn’t force me to play repertoire that I hate. I love that I can bring in my favorite songs to the lessons and learn how to play them on the piano. I’ve learned how to play songs by Guns’n’Roses, Metallica, Ozzy Osborne, Van Halen, Boston, Journey, The Eagles, and Led Zeppelin.” More... Adults "Excellent teaching skill. You have helped me enjoy my guitar playing more with customized lessons...from theory to helping me figure out my favorite songs. Thank you!" More... What is Certificate of Merit? Click here for more information about the Certificate of Merit program. Winners of the National Piano Guild Five Year Composer Award Click here for Long Beach and Redondo Beach National Piano Guild Five Year Winners and for general National Piano Guild results. What is National Piano Guild? Click here for more information about the National Piano Guild Program. Long Beach Guitar School Long Beach Guitar School is located in Suite 111 of the Long Beach School of Music. Find out more about Long Beach Guitar School's exceptional program of guitar, bass and drum lessons. These are some of the musical styles taught at our music schools:
Community Involvement Long Beach School of Music students, teachers and staff care about the communities in which we live. Teachers and students to perform at American Diabetes Association's 10k Walk For Diabetes October 18, 2008 at Shoreline Village Park in Long Beach, California. ...Performing at the Lakewood Mall to raise money for the Music Teachers' Association of California Long Beach Branch Piano Fund. ...Gift Certificates donated to raise money for the Newcomb Academy PTA Click here to find out what else we are doing! SOUTH BAY SCHOOL OF MUSIC Guitar School
PENINSULA SCHOOL OF MUSIC (310) 377-2600 One-on-One Instruction
We teach the songs and the styles of music that you want to learn.
Long Beach School of Music offers a greater variety of styles than taught in most music schools and studios.
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Performing South Bay, Peninsula and Long Beach music students in an exultant mood following our Rock, Jazz & Blues Recital at the Golden Lotus Restaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 
Long Beach Rancho Palos Verdes Redondo Beach
Preschool Music Classes Peninsula School of Music offers preschool music classes designed to encourage the musical development and appreciation in preschool-aged children. In this group setting, children take critical first steps towards socialization, cooperation and group interaction skills. At the same time they are involved in a discipline that; develops the brain, intellect and motor skills; improves listening and concentration skills; and enhances math and literacy skills. Through sound; hearing, vocalizing, speaking and singing Improving language, vocal & speech development, memorization skills
Through sight; visual games, drawing and coloring, identifying music symbols Learning spatial relationships & memorization skills
Through movement; dancing, timing and rhythm games Improving motor skills, timing, balance, spatial concepts & coordination
Children will learn music symbol identification, rhythm, counting, and improvisation while developing basic music skills through encouraged exploration of their individual creative sides. They will learn various musical concepts on keyboards, guitars, stringed instruments and percussion as well as be exposed to other types of instruments and musical styles. Through singing, moving, listening, and playing musical instruments, our goal is to inspire a love of music that will stay with a child for life. Preschool music classes are 45 minutes long and meet twice a week for 8 to 12 weeks (depending on the length of the quarter)
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Why Choose Long Beach School of Music's Guitar School?
Clinics & Workshops
- Guitar effects; what they are and how to use them
- Playing in a jam band GUITAR SCHOOL MAIN WEB PAGE
- Soloing technique on guitar bass and piano
- Styles
- Blues Jams
- Improvisation Classes
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There will be instructors available (in person or by phone) if students need extra help on their assignments.
We have installed computers with various music programs so students can come in before, or stay after the lesson to work on music assignments.
Recitals with a live band for guitar and bass students. We've put together professional bands,and presented programs of student performances on a Sunday afternoon.
Recitals are ongoing events up to four times a year. As well, we hold smaller informal in-studio recitals for less experienced students, and younger students.
For information about the school's classical piano and jazz piano program click on piano lessons.
Check out News and Gallery to find out about our latest recital and "works-in-progress" workshops.
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Long Beach School of Music instructors perform small informal concerts for current students. Various Guest Artists teach master classes in classical piano as well
jazz piano, and jazz ensemble performance.
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For the intermediate to advanced students. These are opportunities to get together with other student musicians and teachers and play. All students are welcome to come and listen.
Instructional Material
The school has been supplying guitar and bass students with the necessary material for a low fee so there is usually no need to buy extra books.
We help choose the right lesson material that is appropriate for each individual.
More Reasons to Choose Long Beach School of Music & the Long Beach Guitar School
Greater Variety of Programs Than Most Music Schools
Great Location & Atmosphere
Professional Instructors
Specialties That Include:
Reading Music (standard notation and tablature)
Writing Music
Composition
Improvisation
Styles
Songwriting
Music Theory
TEN QUESTIONS REGARDING GUITAR INSTRUCTION
1) "How much do I have to practice?"
Many are under the impression that hours upon hours per week are needed to get good at playing the guitar.
Unless you are planning on being a guitar superstar in the first few weeks, this is simply not true. If you can find
20 minutes to an hour a day, four or five days out of the week, you will noticeably progress. Generally, students
find the more they accomplish, the more they are encouraged to practice.
2) "What if I have no musical talent?"
Some worry about being "tone deaf" or that they have "no rhythm." Something we truly believe is that everyone
has some sort of innate musical talent. Initially, some may appear to have it more obviously than others, but
there are many instances when a student who seemed to be not getting it at first became the one that surpassed the rest.
3) "What if I don't have a guitar?"
Guitars can be purchased relatively inexpensively. For under $300 one can get a decent acoustic guitar, or an
electric guitar and a small amplifier. Used instruments can even be less.
4) "What if I don't know how to read music?"
We can teach you, and our instructors will make it an enjoyable learning process. However, since most of what guitar
does in popular styles is rhythm accompaniment, beginning guitar is usually is taught through a variety of other methods
that make more sense to that style. As a student progresses beyond the beginning stages they will find that reading music
is useful for more advanced musical understanding. Students are encouraged to make reading a part of their learning experience.
5) "What if I've never played a musical instrument before?"
Learning a musical instrument does not require any background. Ultimately every musician has started from zero.
All that is necessary is the desire, and a willingness to practice.
6) "What if my hands or fingers are too big or too small?"
It is extremely rare that this ever true. Once a student realizes what needs to be stretched and how to work on this
then they find that it's not as difficult as they imagined. Having a qualified instructor look at the individual is recommended.
7) "Why can't I teach myself?"
We are of the opinion that instructional materials such as videos, DVDs, internet downloads, books and CDs, regardless
of how good they are produced, are best studied with a competent teacher. It's not the student's fault! As good as these
learning aids may be, the problem is, is that you can't ask them questions. Since everyone learns differently, there may be
an issue if the method utilized by the various instructional materials is not one that works for you. This is where the experienced
private instructor who can customize their approach to the individual enters into the picture. Once the basics have been mastered,
then the various instructional materials available are much easier to deal with.
8) "How long will I have to take lessons before I can play anything?"
Although this is a tricky question to answer because every student is different, the average is between two to four weeks
before a student can start playing some simpler songs.
9) "How long to I have to keep taking lessons?"
Our goal is to make the student self-sufficient so that after they learn the basics they can teach themselves. This could happen
after just a few lessons. One doesn't necessarily need to keep taking lessons to learn enough to become a competent player.
However, once a student gets involved in the guitar they often find that they enjoy the learning process so much that they want
to keep it up and study techniques beyond the basic chordal accompaniment styles.
10) "Can you learn anything in a group class?"
Yes, group classes can be useful as an introduction to playing an instrument. The problem is that everyone learns differently.
This makes it difficult for an instructor to address each student's individual concerns as most group classes tend to be short
and have a large number of students.
You can see from this partial list of songs
from our various recitals, that there is a wide
range of styles & artists covered.
Karrie McGillivray: Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“The Alphabet Song”
Chris Pierce: Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“C minor blues”
Jenny Oetzell: Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Boulevard of Broken Dreams” by Green Day
Austin Smith: Guitar
Instructor: Beau Simpson
“Amazing Grace”
Bryce Moulton: Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“When September Ends” by Green Day
Ronny Hafeza: Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
Genal Ramacieri: Bass
Instructor Tony Alverez
“Blues” by Taj Mahal
Katie McGillivray: Piano
Instructor: Lisa Kato
“Morning”
“Penguin Blues”
Johnny Dean: Guitar
Instructor: Beau Simpson
“Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd
Nick Varga: Guitar
Instructor: Dan Kier
“Little Sister” by Elvis
Garrett Pankratz: Guitar
Instructor: Mark Shark
“Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Chris Coshow: Bass
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
Donna Butler: Vocals
“What is and Never Should Be” by Led Zepplin
John Tailor & Ralph LeClerque: Guitar
Theresa Kammermeier: Bass, Donna Butler: Vocals
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Blues Jam” by Students
Kylee Butler: Guitar & Vocals
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf
Eric Ross: Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straights
Ivan Knowles
Instructor – Dan Krier
“Purple Haze”
By Jimi Hendrix
Eric Ross
Instructor – Dan Krier
By Dire Straights
Chris Coshow – Bass
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
"Jam"
Theresa Kammermeier – Bass
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
“Blues”
Ralph LeClerque – Guitar
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
“Major Jam”
Roy Hetherington – Guitar
Instructor – James Christopher
“Roy’s Boogie”
Brian – Bass
Instructor – Tony Alvarez
“Is This Love?”
By Bob Marley
Daniel Boyd – Bass
Instructor – Tony Alvarez
“Blue Bossa”
Kevin Larsen – Bass
Instructor – Tony Alvarez
“Cheap Sunglasses”
By ZZ Top
Genel Ramacieri – Bass
Instructor – Tony Alvarez
“Material World”
By The Police
Leonard Hatch – Guitar
Instructor – Tim Wingate
“E-Jam Blues”
Roya & Dean Backlund – Guitar
Instructor – Mark Shark
“Wonderwall”
By Oasis
Jim Cody – Bass
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
“Funk Jam”
Jessica Stonefield – Bass
Instructor – Tony Alvarez
“Dedication”
Sean Bena – Guitar
Instructor – Ryan Faye
“Chitlins Con Carne”
By Kenny Burrell
Jeff Peterman – Guitar
Instructor – Tim Wingate
Brian Berliner – Guitar
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
“Mary Had A Little Lamb”
By Stevie Ray Vaughn
Steve Burchinger – Guitar
Instructor – Mark Fitchett
“Rock Jam”
Seji Sakai – Guitar
Instructor – David Green
“Emi Jam”
Guitar School Spring Jam Set List 3/20/04
Suzy’s Bar & Grill
Andre Ioannou – Bass
Instructor: Tony Alvarez
“All You Do Is Bring Me Down” by the The Mavericks
Jeff Jameson – Bass
Instructor: Tony Alvarez
“Don’t Tell Me” by Taj Mahal
Kylee Butler – Vocals
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
Donna Butler – Guitar & Vocals
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones
Molly Miller – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Fire” by Jimi Hendrix
Cody Dill – Piano
Instructor: Lisa Kato
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple
Kim Kenson – Guitar
Instructor: Ryan Faye
“Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
Scott Rasak – Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Little Wing” by Jimi Hendrix
Kenny Ledford – Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Summer Song” by Joe Satriani
Marcello Guarro – Guitar
Instructor: David Green
“Pepper Jam” by Marcello Guarro
Matt Borgielli – Guitar
Instructor: Beau Simpson
“Panama” by Van Halen
Chuck Wilson – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Pickin’ On Country Blues” by Chuck & Mark
Luke Lawson – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Django” by John Lewis
Miles & Austin Lillard – Dobro & Banjo
Instructors: Mark Shark & Mark Fitchett
“Wildwood Flower” Traditional
Daniel Theyer – Guitar
“Goat Head” by Daniel Theyer
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
Ivan Knowles – Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“Pipeline” by The Ventures
Michael Katzer – Guitar, Scott Wilson – Guitar & Shant Ohanessian - Bass
Instructors: Mark Fitchett & Tony Alvarez
“D Jam” Original Improvisation
Eric Matarrese – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Red Clay” by Freddie Hubbard
Theresa Kammermeier – Bass, Joquim Santana – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett & Tony Alvarez
“Blues Jam” by the band
Emily Bergen – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Black Bird” by The Beatles
Tony Collette – Guitar
Instructor: David Green
“Your Mother Ripped (me off)” by Tony Collette
Kameron – Bass
Instructor: Tony Alvarez
“The Hustle is On” by Taj Mahal
Chris Pierce - Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Let It Be” by The Beatles
Kasey Mandelbaum – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd
Alex Wright - Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Bony-uar Stomp” by Led Zepplin
Kaelee Epstein– Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
All American Rejects song
Theresa Kammermeier – Bass, Jake Larsen – Guitar & Ralph Le Clerque – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett & Tim Wingate
“Blues Jam”
Marshall Conrad – Guitar
Instructor: Tim Wingate
“Tangerine” by Led Zepplin
Cody Dill – Piano
Instructor: Lisa Kato
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple
Ryan Silva – Guitar & Jim Cody - Bass
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath
Reikin Lin - Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“Let It Be” solo by the Beatles
Adam & Kyle Greenway – Guitars
Instructor: Ryan Faye
“Help” by The Beatles
Ashleigh Troutman – Guitar
Instructor: David Green
“Cradle Song” by Brahms
Katelyn Henderson
Instructor: Dan Krier
“Horse With No Name” by America
Cory – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne
Zach Di Lello – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Daytripper” by The Beatles
Brian Campbell – Bass
Instructor: Tony Alvarez
“Black Magic Woman” by Peter Green (as performed by Santana)
Ivan Knowles – Guitar
Instructor: Dan Krier
“Pipeline”
Kylie Butler – Guitar & Vocals
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple
Michael Katzer – Guitar & Shant Ohanessian - Bass
“D Jam” Original Improvisation
Instructor: Mark Fitchett & Tony Alvarez
Miles & Austin Lillard – Dobro & Banjo
Instructors: Mark Shark & Mark Fitchett
“Wildwood Flower”
Jordan Davis – Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fitchett
“Pinball Wizard” by The Who