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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Oakland . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
I have been sharing my knolwedge of music with others for as long as I can remember. It all ways feels good to know that you passed a bit of knowledge on to another human being. I began teaching private lessons part time about 4 years ago. In 2015 I began teaching at Larkin Street Youth Services, a drop in center for homeless youth in San Francisco. There we try not only to develop great musicians, but responsible hard working young people able to function and thrive in modern society. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I'm very easy going and very understanding. I have a true passion for teaching and helping others and patience is one of my virtues. I have a real undesrstanding as to how much different we can be from one another in our learning abilities, and it is my main goal to tailor each lesson to the specific student and individual at hand. I do my best to get into the position (point of view) of each one of my students and take into consideration every single aspect of their personality when I'm teaching them. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium
For beginners, I use the Standards of Excellence book, especially if they are young children because that is the book that they will most likely use in middle school or high school. These books are good for teaching the fundamentals. I also assign a solo piece based on skill level along with an excerpt of a song that the student wants to learn. For more advanced students I use the Arban's book because all trumpet players learn from this book; from intermediate players all the way up to professionals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
I have been teaching piano for over twenty years. My teaching philosophy is that every piano lesson should be fun. For young beginners, I focus on basic technique. The reason is that it is very important to form good playing skills right from the beginning. 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. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard
I am a laid-back, patient, fun teacher, who is always looking for new ways to motivate and inspire her students. Before anything, I make sure my students are comfortable with me and relaxed. I am nurturing and creative in my lessons and aim to build my students' confidence and pride in their musical achievements while teaching self-discipline so that they will reach and celebrate many milestones. I love music, and I love helping spread that passion to my students. Read More
Instruments: Piano
My teaching style is flexible. For beginners, I will teach them all basic technic and reading skills. I believe in learning music by the ability of reading the music. Therefore, to have good reading skill is essential to all my students. Even if the students do not read music fluently, I will emphasize my teaching in improving them to read music. All my students will have good music sight reading eventually. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music
I am motivated to teach students all aspects of music. Each lesson focuses on scales and exercises, performance pieces, and musical creation. I graduated from St. Mary's college in 2006 with a BA of performing arts. I am currently playing with the Walnut Creek Concert Band and The Community Womens Orchestra. I have had the opportunity to play with Awesome Orchestra, Dirty Cello, a Prince cover band and many other jazz and classical groups. Read More
Instruments: Cello Music
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I became a professionally after studying at the University of Michigan for my Master's degree. I completed my Master's in one year and I then was hired to play on a European tour for 8 months. During this time I realized that I can hold my own as a professional cellist. I did return to Michigan to study more with my Professor on a private level for an additional 3 years. After which, I chose to become a professional cellist and as such I was hired in Michigan by several orchestras for 5 years. So a couple of years after receiving my Master's I gradually I earned my position as a professional cellist in several orchestras in Michigan and thus began my journey as a professional.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Yes I am come from a musical family on my Mother's side. My Mom played Mandolin and Piano as a child. Once she got married to have children, she no longer continued to play, however, she was the force that allowed us to choose my instrument and continue working diligently through my childhood.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started learning violin as a secondary instrument about 10 year ago. I was taught by my brother who is considered to be in the top 5 violinists in the U.S.A. I am very fortunate to have learned from the very best and now I can share my knowledge with my students. As the Violin is my secondary instrument, I have confined my teaching only to Beginning Violin which is approximately 1-2 years. After the student is proficient at the beginning level I then suggest to the student and parents to study with another teacher is more advanced than I am. Of course I have many names to offer the parents so that continue to get the best teacher possible.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love classical of course, but I also like Broadway and popular music. I am classically trained and I am most comfortable playing classical and teaching classical.
I created "Cello Mania" about 6 years ago which consists of 8-10 professional cellist and we perform works from the classical style to rock 'n' roll. By hiring a composer we have been able to play music from Ricky Martin, U-2, Lady Gaga, Pirates of the Caribbean, Elivs Presley and Gloria Estefan just to name a few great singers.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Very hard question simply because I've never done anything else in my life. I did have to supplement my income by working as a medical secretary. At this point I hope to stay playing and teaching for many years to come.
24 Years
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Cities with Students
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