Need Music Lessons?
We Have the Right Teacher for You!
We are proud to offer private music lessons from highly qualified teachers with the use of our in-store practice room facilities.
Benefits of Private Lessons
Private lessons are an excellent way to help your child excel with their instrument. While individual practice and family support are essential ingredients to your child's success in music, private instruction will help dramatically improve your child's musicianship. Private lessons allow one-on-one attention where a teacher can better address technique issues and inspire the student towards greater musical goals.
Benefits of Taking Lessons at Sawday and Holmes
Our teachers offer lessons for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour. Taking lessons in the store gives the teacher and the student the ease and accessibility of having all lesson materials available. Furthermore, if the student is interested in purchasing a new instrument in the future, he or she can "test drive" instruments of interest during a lesson.
Featured Teachers
Calisa Hildebrand teaches Flute. She is a music graduate of CSULB and has been teaching for over eight years. Calissa is currently pursuing a master degree in flute studies.
Kyle Smith teaches Beginning Guitar. He has been playing guitar for ten years and has been professionally performing in the Los Angeles area for three years. He enjoys working with both young and older students.
Matt Brislawn teaches Violin, Viola, Mandolin, and Guitar. He has professionally played classical violin and popular fiddle styles for over thirty years. Presently, he is the concertmaster of the LBCC orchestra. Matt enjoys teaching all levels and ages--from young children to senior citizens.
Erik Dvorak teaches saxophone. He has been playing saxophone since elementary school and has professionally taught for seven years. Erik is available Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
Steve O'Connor teaches Trumpet. He is an active clinician and an adjunct faculty member for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. He is a music graduate from Michigan State University and has played with the Moscow Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, California Philharmonic an other orchestras in the Los Angeles area.
Jeremy Swem teaches Trombone, Euphonium, and Beginning Cello. He is a music graduate of CSULB. Jeremy has been teaching for over eleven years and is currently a professional freelance musician.
Marjorie Coronel teaches Beginning Piano. She has been teaching for over five years. Although she focuses on the fundamentals, she also stresses the "fun" aspect for children and enjoys exploring specific music pieces with her adults. Students are encouraged to share their music with others and participate in recitals to improve confidence and performance skills.
Renee Baldridge teaches Flute and Beginning Piano. She is a music graduate of CSULB. She teaches all levels of flute to all age groups. Renee will soon be working on a professional music teacher in a public school setting.
Mitch Mocilnikar teaches French Horn. He has taught for over 25 years. He is a member of the Americus Brass Band and the Pacific Coast Horn Brass Quartet. Currently, Mitch is a freelance musician in the greater Los Angeles and Southern California areas.
Jon Erickson teaches Woodwinds and Music Theory. He is a music graduate of CSULB. Jon has been professionally teaching for fifteen years. He teaches all ages, skill levels, and various musical styles.
Matt Fronke teaches Trumpet. He is an upbeat, creative teacher with a highly constructive attention to detail. He has been teaching since 1981 and has also been involved in different band camps and clinics. Matt teaches all levels--from beginning students to highly advanced musicians. Matt has also played professionally with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Boz Scaggs, The Temptations, and many more.
If you are interested in taking lessons, contact us or stop by the store today.