Teaching
Hello!
Looking for a guitar teacher? I have more than five years of experience working privately with individual students, as a teaching assistant at CalArts, and as a member of the faculty at Allegra Music Academy in Tarzana, California. I can teach any style of guitar you're interested in (blues, rock, pop, funk, jazz, etc.) as well as music theory, sightreading, and songwriting. My approach to teaching is holistic—you're not just going to learn how to play your favorite songs, but how they work, why they work, and through that understanding, how to create music of your own. My goal as your teacher is to give you the tools to develop a positive and inspiring relationship to your instrument. I hope we get to explore the guitar together! Lessons are available both in-person and online.
If you’re interested in booking lessons with me, simply reach out by phone or email with a brief explanation of your goals, musical interests, and amount of previous experience on the guitar.
Rates*
30 minutes—$40
45 minutes—$50
60 minutes—$60
*In-person lessons require an additional $10 travel fee.
Testimonials
I've had 2 lessons so far, and I feel as though so many guitar questions and hang ups have been taught and contextualized already. Having been only self taught for a few years now, I feel in thanks to Mr. Telesmar for being able to gauge where I was at and helping me find the next steps I should be taking to more fully understand guitar and music!
—Seth Basinger, TX
Telesmar has been an excellent teacher in my few months of taking lessons with him. He makes a genuine effort to understand the goals of his students while presenting them with material relevant to their skill levels and interests. Having studied under many jazz guitarists in the past, I can easily say Telesmar has been the best and most concise teacher I've worked with. He is also an incredibly talented and humble guitarist and friendly person. Would recommend to anyone beginning to advanced who wants to further their knowledge on the guitar.
—Max Pugh, CA
I was looking for a guitar teacher to keep me motivated, inspired and encouraged and I am happy I found Telesmar. You can see how passionate He is about his music and it translates in his teaching. His classes are accommodating, He is very responsive when contacted. Just a great experience and that’s exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend him.
—Julianna Schoediger, CA
Really wonderful experience. From being overwhelmed and a beginning player, he quickly got me on focus and task and we were quickly working on core basics and theory. He has an ease and patience and also a kind encouraging spirit about him. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone at any level wanting to learn more. Extremely talented fellow. Thanks Teles!
—Aaron King, LA
It’s great working with Telesmar!! He’s so nice and a great encourager. I’ve learned so much already and I’ve only had 2 lessons so far. Looking forward to working with him and getting better at playing guitar!
—Brittani Copeland, IL