Darrin Stafford - Piano Teacher

Piano Lessons in Toluca Lake

Learn Piano with Darrin Stafford

“I specialize in Playing Songs Efficiently and Jazz Improvisation

26+years teaching

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

My Studio
Online

I Also Teach

Voice

Pricing

30 Minutes

$60

per lesson

RECOMMENDED

45 Minutes

$80

per lesson

60 Minutes

$100

per lesson

Studio Location

Map of North Hollywood, CA

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

Try Your First Lesson for Only $60

30-minute Intro Lesson with Darrin