Teaches in Northern Los Angeles

From Los Angeles, California

Plays Cello, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Voice

About

Menea is a singer/songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri, and an experienced vocal, piano, guitar, cello, and ukulele teacher of all ages. She just graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, and is now working as a professional musician in the LA area, while also continuing to explore her passion for teaching. Growing up, she was trained classically in piano for 12 years and cello for 5, all while participating in the St. Louis Children’s Choir twice weekly. During this time, Menea also taught herself guitar and started studying vocal jazz under the direction of Jan Shapiro, an esteemed instructor who taught her proper vocal technique as well as the importance of versatility. Thanks to her extensive education, Menea is now able to teach in almost any genre, and can cater her lessons to fit the interests of all her students. As a teacher, Menea strives to create an environment where students can freely express themselves, while guiding them towards mastery of their instrument through creative technical exercises meant to educate and entertain students.