Music Lessons in Oakland, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

...For older students, I broaden their musical knowlege by introducing piano literature from different time periods. I also encourage them to pick songs that they like to play.  My goal is that every student is having fun in each lesson. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

...Our lesson will typically start with an exercise followed by repertoire study. Generally I will play with younger students throughout the lesson but I will ask more advanced students to play solo. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...I usually just use Piano Adventure for my most students. In addition, I may give the very young students percussions to exercise their rhythm ability in class.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

...I have started piano students off with Piano Adventures Primer Lessons and Theory, and have taught adults using the Alfred Basic Adult Piano Course. I do have students learning from John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers How to Play method (moves more quickly than Piano Adventures), and have a Blues Piano student learning from various sources including How to Play Boogie Woogie (Hal Leonard/Wise).... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...I want my students to be inspired and enjoy practicing music. Nothing for me beats the thrill of performing live and knowing that you did everything to prepare for a show, and that's what motivates me to get better.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I like playing with my studens, they always seemed somewhat more motivaded to practice and improve faster so they are able to play music at a level thay they can enjoy it.... Read More