Our Teaching Approach
Everyone’s musical exploration is unique. Maybe you’re picking up an instrument for the first time and are excited to jump in. Or maybe past experiences have left you frustrated, feeling stuck playing the same few songs without real progress.
At Holtkamp Music, we believe learning an instrument should be fun and rewarding. Our teaching approach creates a comfortable, supportive space where you can learn at your own pace while building a strong musical foundation. We’re not here to teach you how to play a song or two. Instead, we help you grow into a confident, independent musician who connects with their music.
Before you know it, playing your instrument will come naturally, and you’ll experience the joy and confidence that comes with making music. No matter where you’re starting from, we’re here to support you every step of the way- helping you build skills and gain confidence so you can enjoy playing music.
The Holtkamp Music Journey
From the Dumpsters to the Studio...
Hi, I'm Wyatt and back in 2020, I found myself back in San Diego for the first time in six years. All my work as a music teacher had dried up, so I set out to find stability in what I thought was a sure thing- music stores. But what I found was a different reality.
Even with a degree in music education and years of teaching experience, there was no work to be found. Thankfully, at one of the music stores, someone asked me the simple question that would change everything:
“Can you teach music?”
What do you do when there’s a global pandemic, you can’t teach indoors, but people still want to learn an instrument? You take it outside!
A deal was made: I’d teach outside, next to the dumpsters, until the mandates were lifted. For the next year, every Friday under the scorching Chula Vista sun, I taught music lessons. I got sunburnt, I adapted, and I started building what would become Holtkamp Music.
Fast forward to today– Holtkamp Music has grown to include two music studios and over 40 families. And we’re just getting started. The path from the dumpster to the studio was only the beginning- we’re so excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to have you join us!
