Master your music with expert coaching
CalArts-trained professional guidance
Improve your technique and find your unique voice with help from performers who actually work in the industry. We’ll help you build the foundation you need to play with total confidence on any stage.
Learn from instructors trained at CalArts and Musicians Institute
Now Enrolling for Professional Music Lessons
We are currently offering private instruction in guitar, drums, and music composition for students of all skill levels. You will work directly with active recording artists and educators who have spent decades touring and working in professional studios. Our lessons focus on building a strong technical foundation while helping you find your own creative voice, combining formal training with real-world performance experience.
Learn from Instructors with Decades of Stage and Studio Experience
Music Lessons from Working Professionals
The Bobby O Band offers music lessons that go far beyond the basics. Our instructors have spent decades on global stages and in world-class recording studios, and we bring that real-world experience to every session. We focus on bridging the gap between knowing your scales and actually performing with confidence. Whether you are looking to master foundational theory or sharpen your stagecraft, we provide the practical tools and techniques we use ourselves in high-energy performances and professional recordings.
A Solid Musical Foundation
Cal Arts Training and Academic Excellence
Our teaching is rooted in serious musical training. With backgrounds that include Classical Guitar and composition studies at Cal Arts, as well as degrees in Percussion Performance, we provide a structured curriculum that emphasizes technical skill, music theory, and the discipline needed to master your craft.
Real-World Experience
Learn from Active Touring Musicians
You will be learning from musicians who have toured with members of The Doors, recorded with Grammy winners, and played stages across the U.S. and Europe. This perspective gives you insights you won't find in a textbook, from how to lock in with a band to navigating the protocols of a professional recording studio.
Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals
Specialized Training for Your Instrument
We offer specialized lessons across multiple instruments, allowing you to focus on the nuances of electric blues-rock guitar, the rhythmic precision of pro-level percussion, or the deep groove of a funk bass line. Everything we teach is backed by over 35 years of combined experience in the music industry.
Songwriting and Production
Develop Your Own Original Sound
Once you have the technical basics down, we can help you find your voice as a songwriter. Drawing on our experience producing albums like 'Skeletons Among the Mangos,' we guide students through the process of writing original material, arranging tracks, and using professional production techniques to get a radio-ready sound.
Real-world music education from the Bobby O Band
Learn From the Pros
We combine years of formal training with decades of experience on the world's biggest stages. You won't just learn the theory; you'll learn how to perform, record, and succeed in the real music industry.
A Strong Academic Foundation
Our teaching is rooted in high-level musical education from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) and Hollywood’s Musicians’ Institute.
Real Stage Experience
Work with musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons like Ray and Robby of The Doors, Gary U.S. Bonds, and Pink.
Proven Teaching Methods
We use techniques developed by veteran educators and curriculum writers who have spent decades in both the classroom and the studio.
Technical Mastery
Get serious about your craft with expert guidance on everything from classical guitar and percussion to lead vocals.