San Francisco Piano Lessons Study with a professional pianist and learn to play the music you love! I am a professional pianist, educator, composer, arranger and producer based in San Francisco. I have a degree in Music Performance and Composition, and over 20 years experience as a teacher and performer. I've performed and recorded with many great artists, including Blues Traveler, Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), Mingo Lewis (Santana, Return to Forever), Andy Hess (Gov't Mule), Tony Mason (Charlie Hunter) and Reggie Workman (John Coltrane). I perform with various groups and artists regularly in the bay area and beyond. Check my gig calendar for upcoming shows. Free introductory lesson for all new students! Contact me now to schedule your free lesson. I will work with you on some or all of the following, based on your personal interests and goals: - Music theory
- Harmony
- Piano technique
- Ear training*
- Reading / Notation
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Arranging & Orchestration
*Ear training is a major focus in my approach, as this is how you will learn to play by ear. I believe this is much more important than learning to read, because it provides you with the ability to play what you hear, and the freedom to not be limited to the sheet music in front of you.
I can help you learn how to play various styles, including: - Rock
- Pop
- Jazz
- Funk
- Blues
- Brazilian
- Reggae
- Classical
I have experience teaching all ages, and have worked with children as young as 5, including as Musical Director for Berkeley Playhouse (Seussical the Musical), coaching and directing a cast of 12 children and 15 adults.
Private lessons are generally at my home studio in San Francisco (near Castro/Market, close to Muni station) where you will play a Yamaha grand piano (as well as many other keyboards). I have been fortunate to have had some great teachers in my life. These great teachers have not only helped me learn the technical skills required to be a professional musician, but have also guided me down a path that opened up doors and led me to understand and appreciate some invaluable, and sometimes intangible, lessons. As a result, my life has been greatly enriched as a musician, and as a person. My goal and hope is to provide the same kind of inspirational and technical guidance to other aspiring musicians of all ages and levels.
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or via phone at (650) 224-7765 to schedule a lesson today! |
