Three 30 Minute Piano Lessons offered by Jerry Michelsen. Bored with traditional lessons? Classically trained composer, arranger and leader of The Jerry Michelsen Trio teaches jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical styles. You'll be playing by ear and improvising American music with a look at European note reading and theory. This is a comprehensive approach to playing any music you like and having as much fun as possible at the piano. References available. Lessons for 13 years at my studio at AMX music store in the TJ Maxx shopping center, El Camino Real, Encinitas.