Book a $20 Intro Lesson (30 Minutes)

A low-pressure 30-minute intro, credited toward your first month if you continue. We meet online to talk through your goals, pick a simple starting point, and see if my teaching style fits what you want to learn.

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$20 for 30 minutes Credited to first month Online intro Piano, guitar, bass, production

$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · online · not the right fit? I’ll refund it.

Thaddeus Arndt at the piano in Los Angeles

What happens in the intro

We meet online and talk about what you want to play or create, what has felt confusing before, and what a useful first win would look like. If there is time, I will show you a simple musical idea you can hear immediately.

What you leave with

A clear sense of the next step: which lesson path fits, how often to meet, what to practice first, whether online or in-person lessons make sense after the intro, and whether this approach feels right.

Who it is for

Kids, adults, songwriters, total beginners, returning players, and producers who want music to feel more concrete and creative.

  • Start with music you can hear and use
  • Build technique around the goal
  • Leave each lesson with a clear next step
  • Use the intro lesson to choose the right path

Choose the path that matches your goal.

For Parents

A quick way to see whether your child responds to a creation-first lesson style.

For Adults

A low-pressure way to start if you have always wanted to play but felt late or intimidated.

For Songwriters

A fast check on how lessons can help turn ideas, chords, or voice memos into real music.

Simple monthly lesson plans — cancel anytime

Most students keep going on a weekly or biweekly plan after the intro. Your $20 intro is credited toward your first month, there are no packages or contracts, and you can pause or stop whenever you need. Consistent lessons are what turn "I tried it once" into "I can actually play."

Common questions

How much is the intro?

The intro is $20 for 30 minutes, and it is credited toward your first month if you continue.

Is the intro online or in person?

The intro happens online. In-person Los Angeles lessons can be discussed after the intro.

What if I am a total beginner?

That is fine. Most people start with no clear system, and the intro is designed to find a simple first step.

Start With the $20 Intro Lesson

The intro happens online and is credited toward your first month. We will talk through your goals, choose the right lesson path, and make the next step clear.

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