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Kimberley E.
22 Reviews
Los Angeles, CA
Starting at $50
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Student Favorite
- Teaches students 5 and up
- A Levels (UK) from Clifton College
- Teaching since 2010
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Russell S.
22 Reviews
Los Angeles, CA
Starting at $200
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Student Favorite
- Teaches students 10 and up
- Teaching since 2000
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Peter D.
25 Reviews
Los Angeles, CA
Starting at $45
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Student Favorite
- Speaks Spanish
- Piano Performance from Saddleback College
- Music Teacher of the Year from California Music Studios
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Edwin I.
125 Reviews
El Segundo, CA
Starting at $49
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Student Favorite
- Speaks English, Spanish, Japanese
- B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz Instrumental - Guitar from University of Miami
- Teaching since 1993
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Jonah R.
38 Reviews
Los Angeles, CA
Starting at $60
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- BA in Psychology from University of Southern California
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaching since 2010
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Lee Q.
73 Reviews
Inglewood, CA
Starting at $50
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- Teaches students 10 to 80
- Army Achievement Medal from U.S. Army
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Average cost of Songwriting Lessons in Los Angeles, CA
The average cost of 60-minute Songwriting lessons in Los Angeles is $112. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and location, you should expect to spend between $40 and $300 per hour.
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$54 average
45 min
$67 average
60 min
$112 average
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