TEACHERS

All of our teachers are university trained musicians or professionally trained musicians with experience in teaching children and adults of all ages. Our teachers are selected for their inspirational qualities and trained to bring out the best in the students whose lives they change.

MEET OUR TEACHERS

Sonoma State University, B.A. in Music Performance – Born in Tarzana and raised in the Conejo Valley, Jason started playing the guitar at the age of 11. He continued to play guitar throughout high school and it wasn’t long before he developed a strong repertoire and a love for all styles of music. Jason went on to further his studies at Sonoma State University School of Music where he studied under the tutelage of Mel Graves focusing on jazz theory and improvisation and jazz composition. During his music training, Jason was a member of the highly acclaimed Sonoma State University Jazz Ensemble. Jason also studied extensively with renowned San Francisco Bay Area guitarists Steve Sage and Randy Vincent, two great guitar players and mentors who he credits for bringing out the discipline and skills he would need for a lifetime of music achievements and expression. Jason is a professional musician, educator, performer and recording guitarist. He works and performs with a variety of jazz groups and ensembles in Southern California and continues to indulge his passion for the guitar.

Berklee College of Music, B.A. in Music -- San Francisco born, Venezuela raised, Marcos was born into a musical family and his background is as rich as his musical diversity and passion. Marcos started playing guitar and bass at the age of 16 under the teachings of Alejandro Menendez. At the young age of 17, he was accepted at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, having incredibly only started to play Guitar, Bass and Piano a year earlier. Just before entering Berklee, he started playing Keyboards under the teachings of Francisco Aragües, to whom he attributes not only most of his knowledge in music but also a lot of his knowledge as a human being. In 2006 Marcos graduated with honors (Cum-laude) with a major in Film Scoring.

UC Davis, B.A. in Music and Vocal Performance -- Amanda's love of music began at the age of five when she started playing piano and grew even stronger as she began playing flute in her elementary school band. Amanda has a love for musical theater and has been featured in choral works such as The Road Home, Amazin' Grace and Ives' Symphony 4. She has sung with the Chorus and San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow in the UC Davis production of "Carmen" as well as Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas", Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Fledermaus, and The Magic Flute. Amanda performs in Musical Theater and has played a wide variety of roles including The Wizard of Oz, Sweet Charity and West Side Story where she played the role of Maria.

Cal State Northridge, B.A. in Music Performance -- Andy started playing piano at age five and by age thirteen began studying the viola and joined his middle school’s string orchestra as well as the Conejo Youth Symphony. In high school, Andy started playing drumset as a hobby but soon found it to be yet another instrument he was passionate about. At California State University Northridge, Andy was a member of the Wind Symphony as well as the Symphony Orchestra, and was appointed section leader of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Andy has been teaching full time as well as playing with the African music ensemble Masanga. He has taught all ages between five and seventy-five, and all styles from classical to jazz and popular music. With both of his parents being educators as well, Andy is very familiar with many teaching methods and can adapt his teaching style to suit any student. Andy is continuing his education at Cal State University to work on his Masters Degree in Music Performance.

Cal State Northridge, B.A. in Music -- Scott was introduced to music at the age of seven when he started playing the flute. His love for playing music blossomed as he took up the piano at age 14. He received his B.A. in Music Education in 2000 and continued his studies at Cal State Northridge in the Credential Program and received his Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music in 2007. Scott is a prominent music educator in the Conejo Valley for more than 15 years and teaches flute and piano in private and group settings. He has worked extensively with students of all ages and has always seen himself as a music teacher, continuing to enrich the lives of children and providing them with quality music education.

UCLA, B.A. in Music -- Max’s extensive education paired with his passion for music makes him the perfect teacher for any student. Max’s love for music started at the age of 9 when he began taking private violin and clarinet lessons. This knowledge has served as the basis for all of his musical training. Finding a love for all types of music, max soon learned the piano, flute and saxophone. Throughout high school, Max played in various music groups including Lee Secard's Jazz workshops at the Colburn School, the Glendale Youth Orchestra and the CSUN Youth Orchestra. In 2004 Max began his studies at UCLA with Professor Gary Gray. By the end of his studies, Max added a double concentration studying composition with Professors Ian Krouse, David Lefkowitz, Paul Chihara and Roger Bourland, just to name a few. Max is currently a free-lance musician, composer and educator. He plays in a variety of jazz and popular music groups and composes music for short films.

Currently a free lance musician and educator, if Andy's teaching style could be described with a single word, it would be "positive." Andy has a special way of making his students feel comfortable. He understands the power of encouragement and has instilled confidence in all who have studied under him, adults and children alike. With an extensive resume of session work, touring, and teaching, Andy has honed in on a comprehensive method that has yielded some truly great guitar players. He is experienced in teaching all styles of playing, and has a knack for tailoring his lessons for the individual. Andy's biggest priority is to ensure the satisfaction of his students by teaching them in areas of music that they are interested in, while making sure that the fundamentals of music are solidly understood.

CalArts, B.A. in Classical Guitar Performance -- Scott is a varied artist. His musical experience includes performance with contemporary styles, jazz, early music, as well as songwriting and rock music. Scott's music is informed by his experiences with Baroque and Renaissance styles, North Indian Classical Music, folk music, and improvisational styles ranging from the blues to the avant-garde. He can be seen with various groups in the greater Los Angeles area. Scott teaches students of all ages, accommodating the various innate talents and interests of each student.

Pepperdine University, Malibu – Bio coming soon.

MUSIC SCHOOL TO GO boasts a diverse roster of professional music educators who are selected for their inspirational qualities and trained to bring out the best in the students whose lives they change.

Ventura County: (805) 807-7577

San Fernando Valley: (818) 324-1620

Guitar, Piano, Singing/Vocal, Bass, Drums, Violin, Viola, Flute and Saxophone lessons starting now for children and adults. Serving the Conejo Valley in Ventura County from Agoura Hills, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley and Moorpark, and the San Fernando Valley from Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks and Studio City

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