Hi there, I’m Sergei

Unlock your guitar potential with Sergei Zyrianov, a Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and educator. With years of experience performing, teaching, and mastering various musical genres, Sergei tailors each lesson to help you achieve your unique musical goals—whether you're a beginner or an advanced player.

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Sergei Zyrianov is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter whose diverse influences range from 1990s rock to classical greats like Bach and Vivaldi. His song "Descend," created in collaboration with DJ Jamonja, reached number one on Spain’s Rock Delux magazine chart. Sergei’s ability to perform and teach across genres—from rock and blues to jazz and R&B—makes him a versatile and sought-after instructor.

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Sergei Ziryanov holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music (Guitar Performance) from Cal State LA, where he graduated as an Honors College student. His thesis project focused on the innovative All-Fourths guitar tuning. At Los Angeles City College (LACC), Sergei earned an Associate of Arts degree in guitar performance, along with the prestigious Herb Alpert Music Academy completion award. He also received numerous honors and scholarships, including the LACC Music Academy Outstanding Performance, the Dean’s Honor for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, and the David Alpert Award.
 

Sergei further honed his skills at Berklee College of Music, earning a Master Certificate in Guitar and the distinguished Steve Vai Celebrity Scholarship. As a mentor, teaching assistant, founder of LACC’s Vermont Avenue Records, and a music theory, harmony, and musicianship tutor, Sergei has honed his ability to connect with students of all levels. He has taught at institutions like Los Angeles City College and the British Irish Modern Music Institute in Berlin, blending academic rigor with practical, hands-on techniques. He also won the Fender Play Loud Contest special award and broadened his experience through the 2022 Summer Music Study Abroad program in Spain.

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Sergei has toured with original and cover bands, including ScreamDriver (progressive rock) and Vintage Concept (jazz solo project). He has also worked as a transcriber and arranger for Arena Musical in Los Angeles and continues to release new music with his projects, Pink Pops and ScreamDriver.

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Sergei’s passion for teaching extends beyond one-on-one lessons. He offers group music boot camps, a subscription-based platform with instructional video lessons, and recording services from his home studio. Whether you want to master guitar basics, explore advanced techniques, or prepare for live performances, Sergei is dedicated to helping students thrive musically and creatively.