Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Your first trial lesson is always free.
Cost shouldn't be a barrier — reach out and we'll figure it out. Sliding scale available.
All sessions are one-on-one with Simon. Rates are the same whether in-person or online.
Eight weeks, same slot every week, reserved for you and paid upfront. Same rate as a single session — what you're buying isn't a discount, it's the momentum that only comes from showing up on schedule.
Best for young beginners. Short, focused sessions that build the practice habit without overwhelming.
Reserve Your SlotThe pacing most students settle into. Two months of consistent weekly work is where real progress starts to show.
Reserve Your SlotFor serious students. Room for production projects, deep theory, and recording work inside every session.
Reserve Your SlotYour slot is held for the full eight weeks. Miss a session without notice and it's used — give me a heads-up ahead of time and I'll extend the block by a week instead.
Simon teaches across a wide range of instruments and disciplines — all ages and experience levels welcome.
Electric, acoustic, and slide. Rock, funk, jazz, blues, and everything in between.
Groove, pocket, and technique. Electric bass with a heavy emphasis on feel and rhythm.
Piano and keyboard — chord voicings, comping, and playing in a band context.
Ableton Live, beat-making, arrangement, mixing fundamentals, and creative workflow.
Scales, harmony, chord construction, ear training, and reading notation — applied to real music.
Foundational groove, coordination, and reading rhythms. Beginner through intermediate.
Both formats are available at the same rates. Choose whatever works for your schedule and situation.
Lessons held at Simon's studio in Oakland, CA. Nothing beats being in the room together — especially for rhythm-based learning.
Video lessons via Zoom or FaceTime. Works great for guitar, bass, keys, theory, and production. Same curriculum, same attention.