Lessons with Devan
Devan Jacobsen is a student at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music and is a cello and classical guitar music instructor who offers in home lessons.
- He wants the students to love music
- Is able to teach students ages 6 and up, and adult students are welcomed too
- He believes that no matter what age, everyone has musical potential
- Caters to students learning styles
- Wants students to always return to the fundamentals of technique
- Teaches practice skills and strategies
- Makes a personalized practice schedule for his students
- Is able to teach classical, pop, jazz, television music, movie music, and video game music.
Teaching Experience
- Is a teaching artist with the non-profit organization Harmony project and teaches their intro, beginner, and intermediate cello classes
- Is the Cello coach for Harmony Project La Habra’s Orchestra
- Has taught at many local music schools
- Been teaching Private and in home lessons since 2022
- Tutored elementary guitar classes, guitar ensemble, and advanced music theory at Mt. San Antonio College
- Intends on taking Suzuki Teacher Training
Lessons and Pricing
$40, recommended for beginner children 4 and up
$50 per hour, recommended for students of any level ages 8 and older
$40, recommended for beginner children 8 and up
$50 per hour, recommended for students of any level ages 8 and older
Contact Devan
Email: devanjmusic@gmail.com
Phone: 909-979-7032
As a performer
As a cellist, Devan has performed with many local symphonies such as Culver City Symphony, Los Angeles Symphony, Tehachapi Symphony, and Synesthesia Sinfonietta. While in college and university, he has also performed with several piano trios, piano quartets, string quartets, and string trios. He has also played in several churches worship teams and orchestras including Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, Sandals Church, and Magnolia Church. He has performed in venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Daniel Recital Hall, Feddersohn Recital Hall, and the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
As a guitarist, Devan has played with several classical guitar ensembles such as the Mt. San Antonio Guitar Ensemble, the Santa Ana Guitar Ensemble, and the Orange County Guitar Orchestra. While at Mt. San Antonio College, Devan has also played in several of their bands. He was also a band director on guitar for a baptist church for over 3 years.
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