Meet Our Teachers

Josiah Rodriguez

Piano, Guitar

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Josiah Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based musician, songwriter, and teacher with over ten years of professional experience. His work has included national touring, studio recording, and collaborative performance, giving him a broad and practical understanding of music both on and off stage.

For the past two years, Josiah has become a dedicated teacher of private piano and guitar lessons to students of all ages. He is especially passionate about helping students build strong foundations while developing a healthy and joyful relationship with music from day one.

As an active member of the local music community, Josiah has seen firsthand how powerful creative expression can be. He believes every student deserves the opportunity to feel confident, capable, and inspired at their instrument. His lessons balance structure and skill-building with curiosity, play, and personal expression. Josiah aims to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to explore, improve, and most importantly, have fun throughout their musical journey.

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A young man with shoulder length dark brown hair wearing a glasses and a t-shirt playing guitar in a music studio.

Sarah Bernstein

Founder, Piano

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Sarah Bernstein is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer based in Northeast Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Piano Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she developed a strong technical foundation alongside a deep appreciation for contemporary styles.

With over twelve years of professional performance experience, Sarah’s career has included national and international touring on keys and background vocals, as well as extensive studio and engineering work. Her diverse background allows her to bring both artistic insight and practical knowledge into every lesson.

For the past eight years, Sarah has dedicated herself to teaching students of all ages and abilities. She is passionate about offering modern, well-rounded instruction that supports each student’s unique interests and goals. Whether a student wants to learn music notation, accompany themselves while singing, explore composition and improvisation, or build strong foundational skills, Sarah creates lessons that are engaging, personalized, and creatively inspiring. She strives to foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music in every student she teaches.

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