We believe that learning music should be fun! Positive emotions enhance cognitive functions like memory and problem-solving. Studies have shown that when learners are in a positive emotional state, they are more engaged and retain information better. That is why we teach in the comfort of each learner's home and we incorporate games and activities that inspire curiousity and fun into the lessons. See the difference for yourself by booking a trial lesson today!
We teach children ages 2-6 years old using the Animal Adventures In Music. This unique program uses 10 colorful levels to introduce young learners to 10 different instruments as well as reading music notation, understanding music theory, and appreciating and deciphering between music genres. Once your child has completed Animal Adventures in Music, they will be capable of reading and understanding music and ready to choose their instrument. For more information about Animal Adventures you can go to the Animal Adventures Website.
Elyse Louise
Elyse Louise is a saxophonist and woodwinds, vocals, early music, and piano educator newly based in Los
Angeles. With a career spanning across the globe and over a decade, Elyse began her rigorous
musical education at a young age. Her formal musical education took place at Duquesne
University, where she received a bachelor’s in saxophone performance and audio engineering.
Mentored by the late great jazz saxophone legend Richie Cole, Elyse also studied alongside
award-winning trumpeter and musical educator Sean Jones and CMU Director of Jazz Eric
DeFade.
The list of countries Elyse has performed in is extensive, from South America to East Asia.
Elyse Louise began her career playing cruise ships in Central and South America, Hawaii and
Alaska, later playing several hotel residencies in Qatar, the Maldives, Morocco and the Mariana
Islands, including music directing for the Kensington Hotel in Saipan and co-founding the Elyse
and Ryan Duo. In August of 2023 Elyse was selected by Turn Up Her Mic to perform with and
be mentored by some of the leading side-women in the pop industry who perform with artists
such as Beyonce, Ari Lennox and Chloe x Halle.
Elyse began her career as a music educator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania teaching studio
lessons on piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice. During her time in Qatar she developed
a studio teaching in-home piano lessons for Qataris and other expats. While living overseas for
several years in the Netherlands, she also created an in-home piano lesson studio. Elyse’s
most recent teaching position was for Pittonkatonk Education where she taught clarinet to
students in an under-served community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Currently, Elyse is putting down roots and connecting to the music scene in Los Angeles and
after a year and a half of performing all over the world with the Elyse and Ryan Duo.
For more information about Elyse, you can visit www.elyselouisemusic.com
Ryan Salisbury
Ryan has recently relocated to Los Angeles and is a guitarist, bassist, early music, and piano educator. Ryan began studying classical piano at a young age and then switched over to guitar in high school. While growing up in the Boston area, he was fortunate enough to learn from funk trombonist, Brian Thomas, and guitarist, Steve Fell. He received a Bachelor's Degree in both Biological Sciences and Music from the University of Pittsburgh. There he studied with world renowned jazz legends Joe Negri (Mr. Rogers) and Dr. Geri Allen.
During college he led various jazz bands, was the music director for the Pitt Tonight house band, and organized the Music Living Learning Community for incoming freshmen. Most recently, Ryan has performed internationally in the Netherlands and at 5 star resorts in Morocco, and in The Maldives. He has also performed with Motown All Stars including The Drifters, The Marvelettes and Bobby Rydell.
Ryan has taught in home and remote private lessons for the past 6 years. He was also an educator at the Center of Life summer jazz camp in Hazelwood for 2 years teaching students ages 8-18 both individual lessons and group lessons. Through teaching, Ryan is able to return the gift he was given and continue passing on the joys of music to others.
Aidan Epstein
Hi I’m Aidan. I play piano, bass, guitar and bassoon. I’ve toured internationally and my playing has been featured on recordings from a number of well known artists.
Taking piano lessons at the age of 8 had an incredible impact on my life as I continue to play music professionally over 20 years later. Being able to share the gift of music is a fundamental part of being a musician. I’ve taught individual and group lessons for piano, guitar, and bass as well as music theory and history of jazz courses at my Alma Mater, University of Pittsburgh.
Our lessons are taught in your home for your convenience and for your child's comfort. Our rates are as follows:
If you have any questions or you are interested in lessons you can email us at sunnysoundsmusiclessons@gmail.com.