Most chosen
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Private Lessons
One-to-one tuition tailored entirely to you, repertoire, technique and theory woven together. The core of the studio, for absolute beginners to advanced players.
$90/ 60 min
Lessons & Pricing
Find the right rhythm for you.
Private instruction for every level, in the San Diego studio or online, anywhere in the world. Clear pricing, no packages you don't need, and a first conversation that's always free.
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Foundations
A focused starter program for true beginners. Four weekly lessons covering posture, reading, and your first real pieces, the confident first month.
$320/ 4 weeks
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Young Musicians
Playful, patient lessons that build real fundamentals. Designed to keep young players curious, and looking forward to every session.
$70/ 45 min
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Theory & Composition
Harmony, ear training, arranging and writing your own music. Perfect alongside an instrument, or on its own for students and songwriters.
$75/ 60 min
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Masterclass & Audition Prep
For musicians preparing for auditions, exams or the stage. Deep work on repertoire, interpretation and the nerves that come with performance.
$120/ 75 min
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Online Lessons
The full studio experience over video, same structure, same attention, from wherever you are. Especially good for theory and voice.
$75/ 60 min
Lessons are billed monthly · Sibling & multi-lesson rates available on request · First conversation is always free.
Two ways to learn
Choose the setting that suits you.
In the Studio
Hands-on, in person in San Diego, with a real instrument under your hands and Renan beside you to shape every note.
Online, Anywhere
The same structured lessons over video, flexible scheduling across time zones, recordings to review, and progress that never pauses.
How it works
From first message to first lesson.
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Say hello
Send a short note about yourself, your instrument, and what you'd like to play.
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A free chat
A relaxed conversation to understand your goals and answer any questions. No commitment.
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Your first lesson
Book a time that works. Renan tailors the very first session to where you are today.
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Find your rhythm
Settle into a weekly cadence, with a plan that grows as you do.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
For piano and percussion, the studio is equipped, though practicing on your own instrument between lessons makes all the difference. For guitar and voice, you'll want your own. Renan is happy to advise on a first instrument before you buy.
More than okay, it's a joy. The Foundations program exists exactly for this. No prior experience, no reading music, no problem. You'll be playing real phrases sooner than you'd expect.
Weekly is the sweet spot for steady progress, but every other week works for busier schedules. We'll find a cadence that fits your life and keeps momentum.
Absolutely. A large part of the studio is adult learners, returning players and true beginners alike. It is never too late to start, and adults often progress beautifully.
Remarkably well. With a stable connection and a simple setup, online lessons keep the same structure and attention as in person. Theory, voice and repertoire coaching translate especially well to video.
Ready when you are
Book your first lesson.
The first conversation is free and there's no commitment. Tell Renan what you'd like to play. He'll take it from there.