Music Lessons in Oakland, CA

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

...For my beginning students, I start out with a mixture of my own exercises, as well as basic songs using open strings, string crossings and rhythms, before moving to songs with basic fingerwork on one string (scale plus rhythm based). ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

...My teaching experience dates back to my college days, I began teaching private lessons part time and tutoring both theory and piano for beginners. I was a music teacher from kindergarten to 4th grade at the Isaac Newton School in Costa Rica. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo

...Had to quickly learn clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn and percussion, at least well enough to get a 10 year old started. It was great fun, I got to work with many enthusiastic students, and perform simple and more complex tunes for their parents, for about 8 years.... Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

...Going slow is the key to everything. Particularly with clarinet, there are so many tiny motions and postures that make up the physical act of playing, and nearly all are invisible to you as you're playing-- some can't even be seen in a mirror, such as the posture of the tongue and throat.... Read More

Instruments: Voice

...Songs are chosen based on the student's age, level of ability, and interests. I do not believe in assigning songs to students, since I do not want practice to be seen as a "chore," but something to look forward to doing for improvement and enjoyment.... Read More