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California Music Lessons offers private voice, piano, guitar, violin, cello, drums, ukulele, woodwind, and brass lessons. The program provides online music lessons, in-home music lessons, and lessons at a local music teacher’s studio. Students participate in formal recitals, themed recitals, virtual recitals via Zoom, and may perform at Knott’s Berry Farm and county fairs throughout Southern California.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Non-CML students are also welcome to perform in recitals for a participation fee of $35.
California Music Lessons states that it strives to inspire music lovers of all ages, creating better lives through music education. Lessons are offered online, in students’ homes, or at a local music teacher’s studio, and virtual recitals are hosted via Zoom. Recitals are free to students taking lessons with California Music Lessons, and non-CML students may perform in recitals for a participation fee. Students can be invited to perform at Honors Recitals as they progress, and themed recitals use fun themes where everyone is encouraged to wear a costume. Students are invited to perform at Knott’s Berry Farm and county fairs throughout Southern California, which are public venues. Teachers are background-checked, and California Music Lessons connects aspiring musicians throughout Southern California with instructors. Online lessons require a computer, tablet, or phone with video capabilities, and Zoom is recommended as the online lesson platform.
Savannah earned her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Portland State University and is a member of Music Teachers National Association, was a finalist for the Monday Music Club of Portland, and won the Van Buren Competition Young Artist Debut in the fall of 2017 through spring of 2018. John is described as a professional guitarist, pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher. Masiel received her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance and Educator from Amadeo Roldan Conservatory, where she was awarded the Best Performance Graduation, and earned her Master of Music in Cello Performance and Educator from the National Institute of the Arts in Havana, Cuba. Robert attended Mesa College and then continued his education at the University of California San Diego’s Music Department, where he studied musical engineering, theory, and jazz band.
One parent review states that California Music Lessons matched the reviewer with the right teacher and that the reviewer was getting what they wanted out of voice lessons. Another reviewer, Kelly H., reports working with an instructor named Jason for over 13 years as a vocalist learning to write original music and describes improvements in tone, vocal range, and songwriting, along with chances to perform. A reviewer named Esther E. describes taking piano lessons for about 10 years with a teacher named Yalil, including in-person lessons and later online lessons over WhatsApp, and notes that Yalil holds a Ph.D. in Composition from UCLA and introduced her to Latin piano music and works such as the Goldberg Variations. Another review from Nadia B. describes Chris as a knowledgeable piano instructor with patience with kids and notes her child’s progress. A reviewer named Nkosazana N. describes California Music Lessons as offering high-quality, professional music instruction with knowledgeable, reliable, and well-organized teachers, convenient in-home lessons, and smooth scheduling. Michelle C. reports being happy with her children’s piano teacher, mentions ease of changing appointments and using autopay, and notes that her children participate in optional recitals and look forward to performing.
Last updated July 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Non-CML students are also welcome to perform in recitals for a participation fee of $35.
California Music Lessons states that it strives to inspire music lovers of all ages, creating better lives through music education. Lessons are offered online, in students’ homes, or at a local music teacher’s studio, and virtual recitals are hosted via Zoom. Recitals are free to students taking lessons with California Music Lessons, and non-CML students may perform in recitals for a participation fee. Students can be invited to perform at Honors Recitals as they progress, and themed recitals use fun themes where everyone is encouraged to wear a costume. Students are invited to perform at Knott’s Berry Farm and county fairs throughout Southern California, which are public venues. Teachers are background-checked, and California Music Lessons connects aspiring musicians throughout Southern California with instructors. Online lessons require a computer, tablet, or phone with video capabilities, and Zoom is recommended as the online lesson platform.
Savannah earned her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Portland State University and is a member of Music Teachers National Association, was a finalist for the Monday Music Club of Portland, and won the Van Buren Competition Young Artist Debut in the fall of 2017 through spring of 2018. John is described as a professional guitarist, pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher. Masiel received her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance and Educator from Amadeo Roldan Conservatory, where she was awarded the Best Performance Graduation, and earned her Master of Music in Cello Performance and Educator from the National Institute of the Arts in Havana, Cuba. Robert attended Mesa College and then continued his education at the University of California San Diego’s Music Department, where he studied musical engineering, theory, and jazz band.
One parent review states that California Music Lessons matched the reviewer with the right teacher and that the reviewer was getting what they wanted out of voice lessons. Another reviewer, Kelly H., reports working with an instructor named Jason for over 13 years as a vocalist learning to write original music and describes improvements in tone, vocal range, and songwriting, along with chances to perform. A reviewer named Esther E. describes taking piano lessons for about 10 years with a teacher named Yalil, including in-person lessons and later online lessons over WhatsApp, and notes that Yalil holds a Ph.D. in Composition from UCLA and introduced her to Latin piano music and works such as the Goldberg Variations. Another review from Nadia B. describes Chris as a knowledgeable piano instructor with patience with kids and notes her child’s progress. A reviewer named Nkosazana N. describes California Music Lessons as offering high-quality, professional music instruction with knowledgeable, reliable, and well-organized teachers, convenient in-home lessons, and smooth scheduling. Michelle C. reports being happy with her children’s piano teacher, mentions ease of changing appointments and using autopay, and notes that her children participate in optional recitals and look forward to performing.
Last updated July 1, 2026.
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