Mark James Music Lessons
Music Lessons in Santa Ana, CA
Teaching is my passion. I have a music education degree and over three decades experience teaching ages 5 through adult with 16 years at Vanguard University of Southern California, teaching both class and private instruction. I make use of the superior qualities of private instruction to tailor the music lessons to match the aims, interests and learning pace of the personal student. I provide three decades worth of time-tested techniques and 100's of pages of unique studies to aid the student speedily acquire the experience and skills needed to play piano, electric keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, clarinet or saxophone.
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read moreMy father, Everett James, and his brother Mel James opened James Music Studio at 518 S. Main St. in Santa Ana, CA in 1946, then moved to the location pictured above in 1950. Consequently, I started playing music at a young age and have stayed active my whole life. After my son's first piano teacher moved to another state, we tried others, but he was only discouraged. We are so happy we found Mark, he has brought back my son's desire to learn.
Private Music Theory Lessons
read moreThis course covers harmony and voice leading in both the common-practice and popular genres. Either one can be emphasized based on your interests. The goal is to provide you with the understanding needed to analyze, arrange and write music.
Piano Lessons For Kids
read moreI can't imagine a more positive introduction to piano than that which Mark James gave my daughter. Mark taught her music theory along with a wide variety of musical genres letting my daughter's interests guide what she studied. A small electric keyboard works well for small children. Be sure to get a keyboard stand, sustain pedal and portable bench. The Yamaha YPG-535 ($500) is similar to the DGX-660, but the weight and action of the keys is not as good. A 30-minute weekly lesson is ample for most beginners, providing enough material for a 30-minute daily practice between lessons.
Guitar Lessons For Kids
read moreA 30-minute weekly lesson is ample for most beginners, providing enough material for a 30-minute daily practice between lessons. The method course I developed covers all styles of guitar: fingerstyle, plectrum (with a pick), solo, lead, rhythm, improvisation, and more. Music theory will be taught along the way. Students are free to emphasize certain styles of music as they progress, like classical, pop or jazz. Our son, daughter, niece, and nephews have learned guitar with Mark for the past four months.
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