Music Theory Lessons for Los Angeles, CA

-Melodic & Rhythmic Music Notation -Chord Construction & Circle of Fifths -Chord Progressions (Diatonic Harmony, Modal Interchange, Secondary Dominants, etc) -Melodies (Scales & Modes)

If you want to learn different scales, modes, or contemporary harmony, I am here for you. I aim to help my students have a better understanding of music as a whole.

I will help you to understand music theory as it applies to your specific instrument. Additionally, we will look at information regarding instruments you may work with. We're not looking at orchestrating a symphony and will not learn erroneous information. This is focused on developing the knowledge necessary for mastery of your instrument or instruments and bringing more to you creatively. It also serves to give you the real world ability to communicate with other musicians who work with a different instrument.

Students who want to go next level of music. Will work on read notes and more.

If you are ready to start taking your music skills SERIOUSLY then stop wasting time and money on teachers who don't fully understand the instrument or subject matter themselves. My name is Russ and I have been playing guitar professionally for 20 years and teaching music and producing records for over 15. I have a Platinum #1 Billboard charting record under my belt, worked with artists such as Mac Miller, Sean Kingston, Red Velvet, Lifehouse and more; and have composed music to 100s of your favorite TV shows! Feel free to browse my official website for a full list of credits. Want to learn to shred guitar? Produce beats? Write your own songs? Dive into theory? Record yourself? This page is the one stop shop. Feel free to reach out with any requests or questions!

I teach chord and scale theory! How to apply it to your instrument or use it to make your songwriting better!