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About Tad
I’m Tad, a pianist, music educator, and audio producer, and I’ve been immersed in music since I was three years old. My love for teaching began early as I worked with young students, and I quickly discovered how rewarding it is to help others experience the same excitement and confidence that music has brought to my own life.
In my lessons, I strive to make music engaging, creative, and approachable. I love showing students that learning an instrument can be just as exciting as their favorite video game or sport while helping them build strong fundamentals, confidence, and lifelong musical skills. Every student learns differently, so I enjoy tailoring lessons to match their interests and goals.
I recently earned my B.A. in Musicology from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, where I deepened my understanding of music history, performance, and collaboration. Alongside my classical training, I also work as an audio producer and sound engineer, bringing a modern perspective on music technology and creativity into my teaching.
My goal is to create a welcoming, encouraging environment where students feel inspired to grow, express themselves, and become part of a vibrant musical community.
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“I didn’t want my son to be turned off to piano because of all the practicing. Lots of work but not a ton of play. James brings enthusiasm and joy to the discipline. He picked up my son’s style and personality, and could flow according to my son’s uniqueness/playfulness.”
“My biggest concern is if my kids don’t enjoy and have no progress over a significant amount of lessons time. So far your role as a teacher has been very helpful in making my kids interested & focused on their lessons”