Everett Reed is a caring, supportive teacher. His background includes experience in both classical and popular music. He has taught privately and at Santa Ana College. He has performed throughout the world as a pianist and music director. He has guest conducted professional orchestras and has coached vocal groups and conducted choirs. He is a published composer, arranger and author. His degrees in music arranging and music education blend together with his experience to bring a unique set of skills to his teaching style.

Master of Arts in Music - California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Music - University of Utah

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
Everett creates individualized plans of instruction with personalized materials. He composes and arranges piano music, and edits piano pieces from the standard repertoire that target his students' abilities and interests. With his help, you can do the following:

CLASSICAL
Play the classics with confidence! Play with correct touch, fingering and interpretation, bringing the notes on the page to life.

POP AND JAZZ
Swing with style! Learn to comp and improvise using scales, chords and transcribed solos. Learn how to read chord symbols and play from a fake book. Create your own piano arrangements, and learn how to accompany singers or play in a band. 

MUSIC THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
Read between the lines. Instruction in Music Theory and Musicianship are included with every lesson. You will not only learn to play music, but to understand how music is written.

SERVICE AREA
Everett serves the San Fernando Valley communities of Burbank, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Toluca Woods, Valley Glen and Valley Village.

FEE
$30.00 per 30 minute private lesson in his home studio.

$5 - $20 travel fee per lesson if Everett teaches in your home, depending on distance. Travel fee waived for 2 or more back-to-back students in your home.