Experience Counts.
Each of our instructors are seasoned musicians who are passionate about both playing music and meeting the needs of the students they teach.
Aaron Souza
Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Aaron is the founder of North Coast Music and has been teaching music lessons in the Eel River Valley for over 20 years. His experience with music ensembles, rock bands, and songwriting gives him special insight and perspective that is helpful to the students that he teaches.
Knowledgeable and easy going, Aaron helps musicians of all ability levels have fun and grow in confidence while learning to play their instrument.
Jennifer Dominick
Piano
Jennifer Dominick is an experienced music artist and educator, having worked with musicians and students of all ages in Humboldt County and beyond. She started playing piano at an early age and went on to study, write, perform, and record into her adulthood. She has delved into a variety of styles including funk, gospel, jazz, blues, pop, and salsa.
Jennifer loves teaching and has a patient, fun, encouraging, and well rounded approach. Her outlook is that with a growing understanding of the fundamentals, music can be a powerful form of expression and enjoyment. Her goal is to instill a sense of curiosity and love for music.