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Steve Ettling is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and record producer. He currently is a music director at his local church and holds a degree from one of the best contemporary music schools. At GIT he had an opportunity to study and play with some of the best musicians in the world.

[5.0 rating over 39 reviews from another lesson platform] Learning to play the guitar is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have. Whether this is your first time picking up the guitar or you've been playing for years, I'll make sure your lessons are structured and paced in a way that's specifically catered to your goals.

My name is Dave Cipriani, I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and professionally for 20. I have a BA in Classical Guitar Performance from St. Mary's College of Maryland, an MFA in World Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts. I currently mainly play 20-string Indian Slide Guitar and 7-string classical guitar in improvised styles.

I specialize in authentic Japanese music—from anime and video game soundtracks to traditional styles and modern film scores such as the Studio Ghibli sound. I can also teach you how to create J-pop songs across different eras (80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s), how to write lyrics in Japanese, and how to deeply understand Japanese modern culture, including anime and manga.

Hi there, I'm Sara and I can't wait to meet you! Learning a new skill like playing the piano or singing can be challenging which is why our lessons will be full of fun while we make music together. I believe creating joy and making room for imperfect progress in the learning process is where the magic happens! I've been teaching private music lessons for 15 years now.

Samuel (Sami) Mills, an Indie electronic artist, born in Texas, raised a preacher’s kid in rural Kansas, is not what you might expect. Samuel grew up surrounded by diverse musical influences such as Gospel, Country, Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, EDM, and Classical. All of which come together in a unique blend that gives his music that unexpected kick.

Privet, ciao, and hey there! As a native Russian now thriving in America, I bring a global perspective and a passion for music to my teaching. Specializing in piano, voice, songwriting, and film scoring, I create engaging, personalized lessons that inspire students of all levels.

My musical life has developed along three closely connected paths: singer, pianist, and songwriter/composer. I perform as a singer-pianist across a wide range of repertoire and have also played keys in a Soul/R&B/Motown band. I hold a degree in piano and have a lifetime of experience performing solo and collaborative repertoire, always with an ear toward storytelling and musical…

I’m a guitarist, composer, songwriter, arranger and teacher from Argentina with more than 20 years of teaching experience. I offer personalized online lessons for students of different ages, levels and musical backgrounds, always adapting the classes to each person’s interests, goals and pace.

Hi, I’m Thomas Ng, a Warner Music-signed artist and Berklee-trained songwriter. I’ve toured internationally and collaborated with both emerging and professional artists, contributing to multiple major industry successes. My experience spans vocals, guitar, piano, songwriting, and music production, giving me a broad perspective on creating music at a professional level.