Venice is LA's most iconically creative neighborhood — a place where street performers, muralists, tech entrepreneurs, and artists of every stripe coexist. TakeSessions brings structured, high-quality private music lessons to Venice's eclectic community, offering instruction in everything from classical piano to DJ and music production.
Venice's artistic DNA makes it a natural home for music study. Whether you're a Silicon Beach professional looking for a creative outlet, a parent near the Venice canals enrolling your child in guitar lessons, or a young musician inspired by the Boardwalk's busking culture, our musicians meet you where you are and push you further.
Our Santa Monica studio is just minutes north on Lincoln Boulevard, and many Venice students also take advantage of online lessons for maximum flexibility. Venice's independent spirit deserves independent-minded music education — personalized, creative, and free from cookie-cutter curricula.
Instruments Available in Venice
Choose your instrument and find the perfect musician for private lessons.
Venice Music Teachers
David P.
18+ years
Drums
Versatile drummer who has toured internationally. Expert in jazz, rock, and Latin styles.
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.
What Venice 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!"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
Your Nearest Studio
Santa Monica Studio
1234 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
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