I'm Rich and I am glad you found my website. If you are looking to learn piano, guitar, and bass guitar, with my experience as a music teacher I am able to teach you various songs and styles you desire. You will achieve your playing goals by my thorough, yet patient music instruction.
You'll learn thoroughly, without taking any shortcuts as I pour my heart and experience out to you as a student. My years of teaching and methods have exceeded my students expectations time and time again.
You will be amazed at how proficient you will become on your instrument in a reasonably short period of time. I specialize in students from ages 4 years old to senior ... it's never too late
and you're never too old to begin your musical journey ...
Read And Hear What My Students Are Saying:
-Rich,
I am so thankful I started with Rich from scratch.
He taught me the basics at first. He began to show me
technique and theory. Because of the patient experienced teacher he is, I started different bands. I also, some time back, won first prize in a battle of the bands in Southern California.
I highly recommend Rich for any age to learn guitar from!
Mike, Doctor
Pasadena, CA.
-Rich
Yours truly is a 69 year old student who finally learned to play popular songs by various contemporary artists and a host of other classic rock songs during the almost year of study with
Rich.
More importantly, his lessons are well rounded providing improvisation, corrective measures for rhythm, intonation and phrasing along with just enough of a dose of theory to understand music better. His patience with an old timer like me, immediate rapport, and his affable demeanor, kept the constant question in my mind, "Will Monday hurry up and get here?" I just had to have that weekly shot in the arm of his classes. You will too once you hook up with Rich. You too will go out and get yourself a better instrument cuz you know and feel the difference in yourself as a player and want better. That Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, Slash model, is because of Rich!! You rock Rich!!
P. S. Rich, you are an excellent guitar teacher for all ages and a 1st rate musician .
T Thompson, Simi Valley, CA
Dear Rich,
I have known you for about four years now, and you are one of the greatest teachers I have had the pleasure of being taught by. Your positive, encouraging teaching style has kept me loving playing guitar. You definitely know your way around the guitar. You teach me how to be a smarter guitar player and I am very grateful for that. You incorporate all these things into fun lessons, whether they be learning a song with new chords or jamming with you. My personal favorite part of coming to your house is the studio. The "cave" lets me play solos with tracks off of the computer. It helps so much with learning how to play the right note at the right time and learning new scales. It is also extremely fun! When it comes to teaching guitar, there is no better than Rich. Thank you very much for making me a much better guitarist.
Niko U. (Age 14)
Dear Rich,
My name is Madison I am 18 years old and I have been taking music lessons with Rich since I was 14. I started out with electric guitar and learned all the basic chords as well as the start of basic music theory. Making progress with notes and chords leading me to the start of writing my own music. I moved out of Simi Valley and stopped taking lessons for a year or so when I started to feel I was missing something. I started back up the guitar myself but those simple chords and notes I used to play were too easy I needed to be challenged and make new progress. I started taking lesson with Rich again around a year ago now and I have made tremendous progress. In one year after realizing guitar is my passion and that I wanted to take it seriously I feel Rich has helped to push me and teach me new music theory and extend my knowledge of the guitar. I love that all those years I dreamed of being able to play any song I wanted and sing along with my friends is finally a reality to me!
Madison. (Age 18)
Westlake Village, CA
Dear Rich,
Rick is a terrific teacher. I've been taking guitar lessons from him for the past 3 years. He teaches reading notes, chords and also helps you train your ear. He is very patient, plays along with youand even sings so you learn to coordinate singing and playing together. As part of the lessons, Rich explains how music theory works and then applies it to the playing. The lessons are fun and uplifting!
Michele, CSUN College Instructor (Age 37)
Thousand Oaks, CA
Dear Rich,
My name is Cameron. As a former professional dancer I have always has a passion for music. I've always wanted to play music and found Rich. He is an inspiration to me to push me into new places in my playing. He is very knowledgeable and truly is one of the best teachers I have had. I look forward to every class and think about new solos all the time to play in his studio. It's a great place for anybody wanting to learn the guitar. Thank you Rich!
Cameron, Lead Engineer (Age 35)
Simi Valley, CA
Rich has been teaching me piano for about eight years now (wow doesn’t feel that long ago) 14 years old now, I have never stopped loving the piano since. Rich is an amazing teacher no matter what he is teaching you and his presence is very warming and you know he cares about you and your craft. He has helped me overcome very difficult tasks I would have never accomplished without his nonstop motivation and awesome teaching skills. Rich has never ceased to amaze me as I believe anything ever written on the piano or guitar he is able to play. I thank Rich for his time and outstanding teaching ability over the years and am looking forward to many years ahead with this great man and fun teacher.
Sincerely,
Cameron Stroud, 14
To Rich-
As a student of yours for 6 years, I have improved dramatically in my guitar skills. I am 17 years old now and I started out as a kid who was somewhat able to read music and piece together a song and have turned into a guy who can easily read chords and can master these chords in little time. Your instruction has led me to create my own band and we have used your techniques and methods in writing our own songs. I recommend Rich to anyone who wants to improve their guitar ability.
Daniel C.
Rich is an awesome piano teacher! He not only shows you how to play but how to read music and know the tempo. I've been learning from Rich since I was 7. He teaches so good that I'm almost done with my second book, I know three boogie woogie patterns, and two Disney songs (plus the theme from Star Wars) and I'm only 8 now. Rich is Fantastic!
Amber
Simi Valley, CA
My name is Keaton and I am 11 years old. I took guitar lessons from Rich for 2 years until we moved to Solvang. He made learning guitar really fun and easy. He is very positive, energetic, and inspirational. One of my favorite times of the year was practicing and preparing for the yearly recital. I'd like to share the reason why I chose you as my festival quest. I think you are 'out of this world' because you are a great guitar teacher. You are nice and you have taught me many things on guitar. You are also very encouraging and always in a good mood.
Keaton,
Simi Valley, CA.
Rich is very patient with me, I don't get frustrated and I can learn the piano. I learn much faster with Rich because he is kind and considerate.
I, being the father of Mackenzie, like the relaxed atmosphere, you can see the progress with my daughter over these 3 years of Rich's piano instruction
Mackenzie (11 years old )
Westlake Village, CA.
To Rich,
You have been a very reliable and great teacher to me. You are always fun, and help me whenever I am stuck at certain parts. I have been learning piano from you for close to 3 years, and have progressed rapidly because of your help. You have taught me many different styles of music. I am very happy to have you as my music teacher.
Arvind
Simi Valley, CA
Age: 12 years
Hi I 'm Steve Dazel. I've been taking lessons from Rich for almost 1 year and have enjoyed every one of them. He's very accommodating to what you'd like to learn and gears the lesson to your needs. Rich is knowledgeable about all facets of music and styles. He has good equipment and understands many of the latest digital technologies. My musical taste is Blues and Rock. My skills and knowledge of the guitar have improved greatly since I started taking lessons from him. Most importantly, I have fun!
Steve Dazel
Simi Valley, Age 40
My name is Phil and I have been taking lessons with Rich for several years now for both the piano and the guitar. Rich is a wonderful instructor with a vast range of musical expertise. I have played the guitar for many years but felt like I needed a little help to take the next step forward. Rich has helped me in this process and has me once more excited about my playing. I've always wanted to play the piano and in just a few years, with Rich's help, I can play most of the songs on the Piano that I play on the guitar. You're never to old to learn something new.
Phil Ross - Age, 61
Agoura, CA.
So What's It Like Learning with AllProMusicLessons.com?
Your own private learning studio is located in beautiful Simi Valley, California. It features air conditioned, comfortable teaching studio, complete with a sound proofing environment, an 88 key Yamaha upright piano, and assortment of acoustic and electric guitars, amplifiers, basses, and a Yamaha keyboard. It also features a separate studio with drums, a full P.A. and microphones for live rehearsing and playing, as well as recording services for your music. You will also have the ability to perform all your music and record your very own CD with full band accompaniment!
Every student has access to all these great features at no additional charge. (I'll even throw in a few jokes or two!)
Sounds Good So Far, How Much Will This Cost?
All Pro Music Lessons feature flexible hours...mornings, afternoon, and evenings
There is also flexible hours dedicated to various Work Schedules. These times are available mornings through afternoons to fit nicely with the flexibility of your schedule.
For all Piano, Guitar and Bass Guitar Students Rates are as follows:
$25 per Half Hour
$50 per Full Hour
All fees paid on a monthly basis. There are no long term commitments. You go from month to month. Easy arrangements for make up lessons too!
This Sounds Great, So What's Next, How Do I Get Started?
Call Me Today To See Where There Is An Opening For You!
To learn more and get your own time slot...contact me at:
Email: berean02@yahoo.com
or call me anytime at:
Cell: (805) 387-0449
Studio: (805) 581-2857
I am always here to answer any questions or help you in every way with your music lesson goals.
If I do not answer right away it probably means that I am in a teaching session with another student. Leave me a message with your name and number and I will return your call promptly. (I always pick up my phone if I am not in session and I always return your call promptly if you catch me in a teaching session!)
My name is Keaton and I am 11 years old. I took guitar lessons from Rich for 2 years until we moved to Solvang. He made learning guitar really fun and easy. He is very positive, energetic, and inspirational. One of my favorite times of the year was practicing and preparing for the yearly recital. I'd like to share the reason why I chose you as my festival quest. I think you are 'out of this world' because you are a great guitar teacher. You are nice and you have taught me many things on guitar. You are also very encouraging and always in a good mood.
