Brandon Bernstein tracking archtop guitar in a recording studio

Teaching

Mentorship
in Action

Dr. Bernstein holds a Doctorate of Music from USC and has taught at some of the country's top music programs. He also maintains a full schedule of private students at every level.

Faculty

I

Brandon has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in jazz performance, guitar, improvisation, arranging, and music business at institutions across the country.

  • University of Southern California (USC)
  • University of Louisville
  • Musicians Institute
  • Pasadena City College
  • Saddleback College
  • Cypress College
  • Irvine Valley College
  • Chaffey College

Private
Study

II

Weekly private lessons, in person in the OC area or online worldwide. Curriculum is built around each student — from working pros refining their vocabulary to committed beginners building a foundation.

Focus areas

Jazz vocabulary · Harmony & voicings · Improvisation · Comping · Repertoire · Transcription · Reading · Audition prep

Levels

Serious beginners, college students, and advanced professionals.

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Publications & Impact

Co-author, Kurt Rosenwinkel Transcriptions (Mel Bay, 2003).

Founder, Music Lifeboat — high-quality music education in underserved communities.