Private Longboard Skateboard Lessons in Los Angeles, CA

Don’t know where to start your longboard journey? Is the fear of falling keeping you from progressing? I’ll teach you how to master the basics of longboarding and to learn tricks quicker and safer than you ever thought possible. Regardless of where you are, you can benefit from individualized instruction to meet your current skill level.

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Why take private longboard lessons from me?

  • The most experienced longboard skateboarding coach in the world

  • Customized lesson plan to fit any riding style

  • Convenient and easy scheduling

What will you learn?

  • Safety Techniques

  • Proper Foot position

  • How to Ride and Push

  • How to Turn

  • Techniques to maintain stability at speed

  • Longboard dancing steps and tricks

Who’s eligible for lessons?

  • Ages: 10+

  • Ability: All skill levels from complete beginner to competition-ready are welcome

  • Skate Style: Longboard dancing, downhill and sliding, surf skating

Testimonials from Previous Students

Danielle

“The way Brandon breaks down each step helped in so many ways that go beyond the lesson. Every tip helped me get so much better and so much faster than I ever expected!”

Tim

“Brandon’s teaching style has an amazing all hands on DECK approach: he’s Detailed, Enthusiastic, Charismatic, and Knowledgable. After just one lesson, I sailed away on my board with confidence 🤙🏼 10/10 would recommend!”

Chris

“Brandon is not only all knowing about anything longboarding related. He is also an incredibly encouraging teacher and gave me great tools to get better in every session.”

Meet Your Longboard Coach

Brandon DesJarlais

Brandon is a pro longboard skateboarder that loves all styles of riding. He has made the podium in popular contests like the Red Bull No Paws Down World Championships, Transylvania Downhill, and the About You Pangea festival in Germany.

Brandon lives in Venice Beach and regularly teaches lessons throughout Southern California. He’s taught all disciplines including longboard dancing and freestyle tricks with riders aged 5 - 65.

In 2022, Brandon created a website called Amp Skate that makes learning longboard tricks easy and intuitive. He’s also the founder and Executive Director of Beyond the Board, a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 non-profit on a mission to use skateboarding to empower people with confidence and to build community that goes “beyond the board”.