Music Lessons with Summer
$30
Starting price
Interested musical styles
13 recent inquiries • Online now
Thumbtack Guarantee
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
Introduction
Hi! I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and teaching music privately for two. I received my Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from San Diego State University in 2022, emphasizing in Classical Guitar. I first started taking private lessons myself in elementary school, for piano and voice. Music has always been a part of my life and education, from taking choir to general music courses.
I can teach beginner and intermediate levels for guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass. Every lesson is tailored to the individual student’s goals and style. However, I like to make sure each student learns all the fundamentals and receives a strong foundation that can be applied to any style or genre they want to learn.This can include rhythm exercises, scales, basic music theory, and more. For example I strongly emphasize the importance of rhythm and making sure students can play in time. I have experience playing and teaching classical, pop, rock, and folk.
I look forward to hearing from you and starting our first lesson! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Overview
Hired 3 times
Serves La Mesa, CA
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Payment methods
Ask this pro about their preferred payment method.
Specialties
Guitar type
,
Interested musical styles
, , , ,
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for value, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
5 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shannon W.
Jan 28, 2025
Summer has been teaching my 9-year-old daughter for 4 months now, and I could not be happier with the results! We’ve tried to get her into lessons with other teachers and it was never the right fit. But Summer has made learning guitar so fun and approachable for her! My daughter can tend to give up when she doesn’t get it perfect right away, and Summer is so kind, patient, and encouraging. Summer has a great approach to teaching music, I recommend her to everyone I know looking for private lessons!
Erica T.
Feb 17, 2025
I’ve been taking ukulele classes with Summer for just over a year. In that time, I’ve learned numerous chords and songs, as well as learning to read sheet music for the ukulele. The lessons are always enjoyable, and she adjusts the content to fit my goals. I highly recommend Summer as a very effective and patient teacher!
Nikki N.
Feb 5, 2025
·
Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
She quickly responds to my messages and my autistic 5 year old daughter likes her. They have fun together with the keyboard.
Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Kenzie S.
Feb 3, 2025
Summer is super patient and very friendly! She personalized our lessons based on the music I like which made me even more excited to practice. Would definitely recommend!
Evan D.
Dec 17, 2024
Summer is an amazing piano instructor! She’s been super patient, friendly and supportive with my 8 yr old! My son is always looking forward to his lessons each week and it’s so lovely to see how enthusiastic he is about music. Summer is great at fostering a love of music and the instrument and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get started taking lessons!
Credentials
Background Check
Summer O'connor