
Piano Lessons in Toluca Lake
Learn Piano with Darrin Stafford
“I specialize in Playing Songs Efficiently and Jazz Improvisation”
About Me
I am both a self-taught and trained musician. What that means is that I have both been learning how I learn music best, as well as learning from great teachers and musicians my whole life. Everyone thinks of music in their own way, and I feel like my job is to help people figure out what way works best for them. When I was young I took piano lessons AND learned how to play songs by ear. Now I can learn songs quickly by ear and read music from a score or chord chart, and it is a wonderful feeling being able to hear a song one time and start playing it immediately. I feel like that dual experience has enabled me to become a good musician and especially a good teacher. I have taught all ages in my life, from elementary school-aged children to adults, and I really feel that there is never a bad time to start learning an instrument, especially the piano.
Qualifications
Masters of Jazz Music
University of Miami, Coral Gables Fl
May 2008
Bachelor of Music Education
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro Arkansas
December 1993
Lesson Details
Teaching Experience
26 years
Students I Teach
Children (6-12 years), Teens (13-17 years), Adults (18-65 years), Seniors (65+ years)
Music Styles
Jazz, Pop/Rock, R&B/Soul
Where I Teach
I Also Teach
Voice
Pricing
30 Minutes
$60
per lesson
45 Minutes
$80
per lesson
60 Minutes
$100
per lesson
Studio Location
Address
Picardy St
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Cross Streets
Riverton Ave. & Picardy St
Teaching Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM