Erick Hernandez Picazo
Erick Hernandez Picazo is a current student at California State University Los Angeles, studying under Robert McNeil, working on a BM in Music Education . He currently has an AA in Music from El Camino College, where he gained most of his training from some of the best teachers offered at a community college. While at El Camino he has been part of their prestigious ensembles such as Chorale, Opera Workshop, Guitar ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Concert Band, and even some Theater productions such as In the Heights and The Who’s Tommy. Erick plans to give back to the community by spreading his love with music to the younger generation and those who also share a love with music through Music Education.
Erick teaches: Piano, Guitar, Sax, Vocal & Theory.
Mauricio D. Ortiz is an Ecuadorian Guitarist, Educator, Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as Maurock with more of 10 years of experience in variety of musical genres. Completed studies at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA. With record of success in teaching private guitar lessons as well some group lessons, composition, performance and recording. Creative and artistic with excellent and friendly communication skills. Also knowledgeable in digital audio production. Instruments taught include acoustic & electric guitar, nylon spanish guitar as well bass guitar and piano. I have taught students from the age of five to over sixty. Styles taught include rock, blues, jazz, pop rock, latin, metal, funk, and classical. Effective and friendly communicator with well-developed instructional and presentation skills. Able to relate a student of all types with various goals and create long term constructive relationships. Worked as a Music coach with kids in the spectrum (Asperger Syndrome).
I moved on to Mauricio, who is a wizard with the axe. First day, we brought out the guitar and began practicing scales and chord patterns with the 12-Bar blues. We’ve been practicing piecing together these patterns on the fretboard and especially understanding what and why these patterns work.
Want to learn how to play an instrument? Already know how to play but want to improve? Are you looking for a place for your band to rehearse? Maurock Music Academy has it all! From beginners to novice players all are welcomed. Friendly staff, affordable 1:1 lessons, excellent private studios and welcoming environment. I highly recommend this establishment for all of your musical learning needs.
Very excited to be the first student to take a guitar lesson at Gardena’s new Maurock Academy! Owner/musician Mauricio Ortiz is an excellent, patient, highly knowledgeable teacher who brings a wealth of experience and insight to his instruction. As a beginning guitar player, I highly recommend this much-needed community resource to musicians of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking a firm, rigorous foundation for their musical endeavors.
