Specific Diagnosis
Lessons identify the student’s actual habits before assigning a routine.
About
Liam Diethrich
Composer, violinist, and educator offering conservatory-level private instruction in Los Angeles and online.
Musical foundation
Training & Craft
Liam Diethrich is a composer, violinist, and educator based in Los Angeles. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from The Juilliard School and a Master of Music in Screen Scoring from the University of Southern California, with a background that bridges concert music, film scoring, violin performance, and music theory.
His work has been recognized by organizations including ASCAP, The American Prize, and the Maurice Ravel International Composition Competition, and he has collaborated with Grammy-winning ensembles. As a teacher, Liam works with students ranging from serious beginners to advanced young musicians, composers, and adult learners, helping each student build a stronger technical and artistic foundation.
Private instruction
Teaching Philosophy
The best private instruction is specific. A lesson should reveal what a student is ready to understand next, then connect that insight to clear musical work.
Musical Structure
Technique, theory, and craft connect to form, listening, and interpretation.
Disciplined Creativity
Musical structure supports expressive purpose, whether performing or composing.
Students
Who Studies Here
The studio serves committed students at different stages who want serious, personal instruction without a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
- Violin students seeking stronger technique, tone, intonation, and musicianship
- High school students preparing for AP Music Theory, auditions, portfolios, or conservatory-level study
- Young composers developing original work, notation skills, orchestration, and musical structure
- Film-scoring and media-music students who want stronger composition and theory foundations
- Adult learners looking for serious, personal instruction without a one-size-fits-all curriculum
Introductory lesson
Study Together
The most useful first step is a short inquiry describing the student’s background, goals, and schedule. From there, Liam can recommend the right lesson format.
Schedule an introductory lesson