Santa Monica is a coastal jewel known for its creative community, excellent schools, and laid-back lifestyle. Take Sessions brings world-class private music lessons to Santa Monica families — covering piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, bass, DJ, and music production — through in-home sessions across the city and online instruction with our LA-based musicians.
Students from Santa Monica's acclaimed schools — including Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Santa Monica High School — regularly study with our musicians to build skills for school ensembles, solo performance, and college applications. The city's strong arts culture, supported by institutions like the Broad Stage and Santa Monica Playhouse, inspires a community that takes music seriously.
Whether you live near Montana Avenue, Main Street, or the Ocean Park neighborhood, our musicians come to you for lessons before school, after work, or on weekends. Prefer a studio session? Our Oppenheimer Tower flagship in Westwood is a short drive down Wilshire or Olympic. The beach town atmosphere and creative energy make every lesson feel inspired.
Instruments Available in Santa Monica
Choose your instrument and find the perfect musician for private lessons.
Santa Monica Music Teachers
Aria J.
12+ years
Voice
Vocal coach with Broadway and recording experience. All styles from musical theater to pop.
David P.
18+ years
Drums
Versatile drummer who has toured internationally. Expert in jazz, rock, and Latin styles.
Elena V.
14+ years
Violin
Classically trained violinist with orchestral and chamber music experience. All ages welcome.
James N.
16+ years
DJ, Music Production
DJ, producer, and educator. Berklee grad with a passion for electronic music and live performance.
Marcus R.
20+ years
Guitar, Bass
Session guitarist with credits on Netflix and major label records. Teaches all styles.
Sarah C.
15+ years
Piano
Juilliard-trained pianist with 15 years of teaching experience. Specializes in classical and jazz.
What Santa Monica Students Say
"We signed up both our kids — one for piano and one for drums. Both musicians are fantastic and the no-contract flexibility gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend!"
Mark H. · Piano "Elena is a wonderful violin musician. Her classical training and patient approach helped my daughter prepare for her youth orchestra audition — she got in! We couldn't be happier."
Jennifer L. · with Elena V. · Violin "Great experience overall. The booking process was smooth and my piano musician is very knowledgeable. Only wish they had locations on the east side too!"
Amanda W. · with Sarah C. · Piano "Marcus is the real deal. Having a musician who's actually worked in the industry makes such a difference. My guitar playing has improved more in 3 months than in 2 years of self-teaching."
Ryan K. · with Marcus R. · Guitar "David is an amazing drum instructor. He breaks down complex patterns into manageable pieces and always keeps lessons fun. My 12-year-old son looks forward to every session."
Tom S. · with David P. · Drums "The online lessons work surprisingly well. I take guitar lessons with Marcus from my home office and the quality is great. Flexible scheduling is a huge plus."
Carlos D. · with Marcus R. · Guitar Nearest Studio
Our musicians travel to Santa Monica for in-home and on-site lessons. Online lessons available everywhere. Visit us at our flagship studio:
Oppenheimer Tower
10880 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: Closed
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