Piano Lessons
Piano students: Do you want to learn to play piano? Do you want to improve your sight-reading ability, develop your ear, increase your technical facility? I CAN HELP YOU! Whether you're someone who's always wanted to learn the piano, someone who studied as a child and regret that you quit, or a parent seeking to give your child a complete musical education (one that's not only focused on reading or regurgitating notes without the ability to create on their own), I can guide you towards your goal of musical expression.
Not only will you learn to read music, you will learn to hear music, understand what's happening, recreate what you hear, be able to execute the music with good technique, but you'll also learn to improvise and potentially compose your own music!
Voice students: I have accompanied hundreds of singers in my career, and as a singer myself, I can help you learn good breath support, how to make a beautiful tone, and coach you in your phrasing, musicality and expression. Have an upcoming performance or competiton? I can help you prepare and have a performance you can be proud of!
Experienced musicians: Are you seeking to improve your reading skill? Want to learn to play by ear? I can give you techniques for developing proficiency in both! I'm an expert sight-reader and ear player (a rare combination!), and have quantified for myself exactly how I managed to develop high level skill in both reading and hearing music. I will share this information with you through reading and listening exercises during the lesson. My expertise is with the grand staff (treble and bass), but I can help you with reading the other staffs as well.
About me: I have played piano and keyboards for more than 25 years, have several degrees in Classical Piano Performance, extensive experince playing R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Musical Theater, have performed around the world, and accompanied legendary and new artists, including Stevie Wonder, with whom I've been touring as a member of his band since 2007. My vast musical experience gives me a unique perspective on how to approach virutally any musical genre in a way that is stylistically correct. I have taught students of all ages: Elementary to Adult. I play and teach music in several styles, including Classical, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Pop, R&B / Hip Hop, Broadway, Standards, etc. I place equal emphasis on reading and ear training, with the aim of musical competence in both cases. I encourage musical creativity through music theory, improvisation and exposure to and appreciation of a variety of musical styles. I believe in teaching freedom and fun in music.
For those interested in exploring why music lessons should be part of your child's education, read these articles:
How Piano Lessons Benefit Young Children By Cynthia VanLandingham
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1) develop children's natural creative abilities.
2) help children perfect their natural learning processes.
3) help children learn how to stay focused and achieve goals.
4) help children develop courage.
5) teach children to persevere.
Music Lessons Boost Verbal Memory
Instruments: Piano & Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Standards, Blues, Gospel, Pop, Pop, R&B / Hip Hop, Rock, and Broadway
Method: Reading, Playing by Ear, Chords, Harmony, Technique, Rhythm, Improvisation, how & what to practice, avoidance of injury.
Education:
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
M A., Piano Performance Practice
Oberlin College / Conservatory of Music
Oberlin, OH
B.A., Musicology and Music Theory
B. Mus., Piano Performance & Electronic/Computer Music
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NEW STUDENTS: Pay for the first month upfront and receive 4 half-hour lessons for only $140! That's $35 per 30 minute lesson for the FIRST FOUR LESSONS!*
RETURNING STUDENTS: Pay for the first month upfront and receive 4 half-hour lessons for only $120! That's only $30 per 30 minute lesson for the FIRST FOUR LESSONS!*CURRENT STUDENTS: Bring in a new student (or sign up a sibling) and and receive 4 half-hour lessons for only $120! That's only $30 per 30 minute lesson for the FIRST FOUR LESSONS!*
If you are referred by a current student, please mention their name, so I can allow them to benefit from my incentive for referrals!
Lesson Rate: $50 per 30 minute lesson; $100 per hour lesson (recommended for advanced and dual study students).
Location (SF Bay Area) : In my music studio (in San Leandro, centrally located between Hwy 580 and I-880).
Location (LA area): I am in the process of establishing a part time piano studio in Southern California. Until then, I offer lessons in various study locations. Call to confirm the location for the week of your scheduled coaching session. If you are referred by a current student, please mention their name, as I have an incentive for referrals!
Lesson Schedule: There are currently no lesson times available. Please email me if you'd like to be added to my waiting list.
510.632.1443