Music Lessons in West Menlo Park , CA

Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer

...Since different students respond better to different methods, I try to incorporate some variety which focuses on several concepts: developing ear-training (i.e. picking up melodies and chords from ear) as well as sight-reading, technique, and choosing interesting repertoire. ... Read More

Instruments: Voice

... Professional engagements have been in opera, musical theatre, and concert. I have been featured in solo concert appearances in Boston Symphony Hall, San Francisco's Alcazar and Cable Car Theatres, New York's Alice Tully Hall and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. ... Read More

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: Clarinet

...I like to ground my teaching in a line my own teacher, Carey Bell, often told me-- "if you make a mistake, no one dies!" Music is a challenging discipline in every respect, so I encourage my students to approach it from as positive and joyful a place as possible where mistakes are not a failure but simply a sign that further work needs to be done.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...And even after I began teaching on my own, she continued to mentor and guide me in my teaching. This was such a valuable way to start: as an apprentice learning from a master.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...Since these fans were all around the world, I had to teach them with the use of Skype. Then and there, I had started to teach fans of all ages online.... Read More