About Jose Serna
Jose Serna
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
El Centro ,
CA
Speaks:
English, Spanish
Instructs:
Guitar, Music Theory
Education:
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Cal Poly Pomona
Master of Music in Jazz and Commercial Music Performance from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Performance Experience:
I have performed at several venues in both collegiate and professional settings in the greater Los Angeles area as a guitarist. Most recently, I was a part of the pit orchestra for Cathedral City High School's School of Rock play.
Teaching Experience:
I have taught at several music schools around the Los Angeles area. I have taught at Irvine School of Music, Creative Brain Learning, and most recently served as part-time faculty at UNLV as a lecturer and a private teacher.
Teaching Philosophy:
I tailor my lessons to match my student's interests and needs. I have taught both hobbyists and serious musicians. If you are someone who has always had an appreciation for the guitar and need help getting the basics down or need help with repertoire for juries, I am confident I can take you to the next level.
Get to know Jose Serna
Jose Serna teaches beginner to advanced guitar and beginner to intermediate piano, building strong fundamentals before helping students explore music they are excited to play. His personalized lessons center on each student’s interests while developing improvisation, sight-reading, theory, and confident musicianship. Jose teaches jazz, classical, rock, and R&B, adapting his approach for both recreational students and those pursuing serious musical goals. He strives to keep lessons engaging while helping each student follow their own musical path. Jose holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music and has taught in public, private, and college-level music programs.
Jose Serna teaches at:
1470 W State St Suite 3
El Centro, CA 92243
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8700 W Charleston Blvd Suite 104
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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