Lessons · $100 / hour
Learn an instrument from a lifelong working musician.
Online one-on-one lessons in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and piano — for all ages and levels, anywhere in the world.
Alex has played music his whole life — professionally, from California to Japan — and taught full time in Santa Barbara before moving to Thailand. He teaches online now: a teacher who has actually made a living from music, available from anywhere.
What I teach
Five instruments, one approach.
Built around the student's goals — from first-timers to players breaking through a plateau. Explore lessons by instrument:
Who it's for
Wherever you're starting.
Total beginners who want to start the right way
Kids and teens
Adult learners picking it back up or starting fresh
Advanced and gigging players sharpening their playing and musicality
How it works
Simple and steady.
Format
Online, one-on-one, live
Length
One-hour sessions
Approach
Every lesson shaped around what you want to play
Getting started
From hello to playing, in four steps.
Reach out
Book a lesson or send a short note about what you want to play.
Find a time
Pick a slot that works in your timezone — anywhere in the world.
Your first lesson
Jump on a live one-on-one video call and start playing right away.
Keep going
Lock in a package and build real, week-to-week momentum.
What you’ll need
Your instrument
Guitar, bass, drums, keys — or your voice
A device with a camera
Laptop, tablet, or phone
A steady connection
Enough for a video call
Headphones (optional)
Helpful for clear sound
Alex’s specialty
Teen rock bands.
Beyond one-on-one lessons, Alex leads teen rock bands — helping young musicians play together as a real band: listening, locking in, and performing.
Giving young musicians their first real experience playing together — the part most lessons never reach.
Pricing
Straightforward rates.
$100 per hour. Lock in steady progress with a discounted multi-lesson package.
4-lesson pack
Savevs. single
- Four one-hour sessions
- Steady week-to-week progress
- Discounted rate
8-lesson pack
Bestvalue
- Eight one-hour sessions
- Real momentum on your goals
- Lowest per-lesson rate
Packages are billed and scheduled through Alex Nishi’s booking partner. Not sure which fits? Ask first.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before your first lesson.
Yes — you'll need access to the instrument you want to learn (guitar, bass, drums, a keyboard, or just your voice) for lessons and practice between sessions. If you're not sure what to buy, Alex can point you toward a good beginner option before you spend anything.
Proof
“Two student or parent testimonials will sit here — short, real, and specific.”
Testimonials coming soon