Piano Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

I'm originally from California and graduated from Marin School of the Arts, a well-known performing arts high school. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Trumpet Performance and Music Production. Getting to travel and perform live for large audiences has been some of my most exciting and fulfilling experiences, as well as getting to perform in venues that my heroes have played in. Venues like The SF Jazz Center, The Royale Boston, The Road Runner Boston and Stone Pony NJ, are all venues that have been a center of great music over the years that I've had the pleasure of performing at. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele

Julie has been a highly valued music teaching professional for 17 years privately, and in schools. She also writes and performs her own music. She is gifted with understanding individual learning styles and abilities, and is very intuitive and precise with diagnosing and correcting voice production issues. Encouraging and inspiring, she has been commited to helping students realize their full potential, and has helped them to select and audition for college programs, plus various theatre and chorus groups.My performance styles are folk, country, rock, and blues. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute

As a professional flautist, performing and recording artist and teacher, Ljiljana is currently the principal flautist of the Los Angeles Valley Symphony Orchestra, Celestial Opera in Pasadena, "Casa Italiana" Opera Company, works as a flute teacher, freelance performer, and is a member of several chamber groups in Los Angeles. She also teaches music & movement classes in many preschools in Los Angeles area as well as beginners/intermediate piano.           Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The best plan is to always make room for fun as much as possible, because the harsh reality of practice can be a downer. I emphasize learning with the interest of the student in mind. It is best to be enthusiastic, but I make sure to see where the energy level of the student is to term the approach for the session. I give helpful reminders of learning techniques to stay motivated in between lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is rewarding for me to see students develop their passion for music. And, it's important that each student progress at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. I also try to acknowledge accomplishments to fuel a students desire to progress, which gives students incentives to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More