Want to take your playing
to the next level?
Take lessons with Aaron Benowitz to bring your playing to the next level!
We work with students anywhere from beginner to advanced, any style or genre.
Why do you want guitar lessons?
Aaron has spent years creating a formula at helping students realize their goals and passions surrounding music. We don’t use the same template for all student because everyone learns differently and may have different goals related to the instrument.
Are you interested in learning guitar for the first time? Have a child or family member that wants to learn guitar? That is why we’re here!
Want to learn how to play your favorite songs? We can help you with that!
Want to learn the intricacies of Jazz or Classical music? We are here to assist!
Already play guitar but need help organizing your practicing and take your playing to the next level? That’s what we are here to do!
Do you live on the westside of LA (Santa Monica, Westwood, Culver city)? We can come to you!
Send an email to schedule a lesson and we can discuss your musical goals and help create a plan that’s right just for you!
What can we work on together?
Chords, scales & their relationship
How to learn songs & make them your own
Fretboard knowledge & Music Theory
Songwriting
Sight-reading
Maintaining a healthy relationship with music & your instrument
Technique
Feeling a groove & finding a pocket
Gear & tone
Recording & production
And much more!
About Aaron:
Aaron Benowitz is a performer, instructor, artist and producer who has been teaching music lessons since 2014. With his main instrument being guitar, he has been playing and performing for over 15 years. His work consists of performing with his New York based band "Buddy Rogers" as well as his Jazz trio "Friends with Benowitz" in Los Angeles. He has also played for various Pop, Rock, RnB and Funk artists on guitar and bass throughout the years.
Aaron studied Classical Guitar and Music Education at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam in upstate New York, where he became a certified music educator for grades K-12 in Choir, Band, Orchestra and General Music. After his studies as a classical musician and educator he pursued his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies and Guitar Performance at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. There he studied under professional touring and recording artists such as Paul Jackson Jr. (guitarist for MIchael Jackson), Frank Potenza (Joe Pass's pupil), Bob Mintzer (Frontman of the Yellowjackets) and others. With this experience under his belt, Aaron has become a more well rounded instructor and performer able to understand and teach a variety of genres such as: Classical, Jazz, Rock and Blues, Funk, RnB/ Hip-hop, Soul, Latin and many more.
Now residing in Santa Monica, Aaron works full time as a music instructor and professional session/touring musician.
Who are you taking lessons from?
Here are some videos of Aaron so you can get an idea who he is as a guitar player and what you can gain from taking lessons with him.
Testimonials
Pamela Petrigliano, Mother of students Nico (saxophone, age 14) and Mia (violin, age 12):
“Our kids love taking lessons with Aaron and have truly excelled as a result. Each week we have noticed a tangible difference in their growth as musicians. He is extremely warm and professional, and knows how to capture and maintain their attention. We appreciate the ease of scheduling and flexibility. Most importantly, our kids are developing a true passion for music, practicing on their own, without a reminder! ”
Raina Gardener, Mother of students Hudson (guitar, age 10) and Radha (piano, age 7):
“My kids have been learning piano and guitar with Aaron for over a year. He is patient, kind, fun and has shown my kids how to truly love music, because he loves it and loves teaching. The kids both enjoy their time with him. ”
Deborah Schwartz, Mother of students Margaret (piano, age 9) and Louis (guitar, age 7):