Piano Lessons San Mateo County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

For voice, I will typically start with technique and breath. The first lesson is heavy in feeling the anatomy of the body to cultivate a coordinated breath for the most optimal and healthy singing. From there, we move into warm-ups, and will adjust vowels to find resonant spaces. Generally, with the voice, after the initial work with anatomy there is an improvisatory style of teaching that I develop, catered to the individual. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For children or beginner students I start out with the simple basics of the piano and get them familiar with the piano keys.I then introduce theory to them slowly and learn how to read music. I teach composition, theory, performance, ear training, reading and much more. If the student has already had lessons prior I assess what level they are at and then I come up with a lesson plan to teach with. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a certified Simply Music teacher. This is a playing based method where students learn how to play great sounding pieces before we start reading. I do however, start reading at the beginning. I use the Faber and Faber Piano Adventure books. I also incorporate the Simply Music approach. The simply music approach uses patterns instead of notes at the beginning. With a reading based method, you are restricted playing only pieces you are able to read. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My style is one that seamlessly adapts to all ages, learning styles, and backgrounds, resulting in a high student retention rate over the years. I provide an exciting and positive environment for students to not only learn fundamentals and techniques, but also to find and express their unique musical voice. As lessons progress at the student's pace, it's important to keep discovering what they love about music and what inspires them to learn (song, artist, style, musician friend). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Keyboard

For beginning students and children, I have a number of different books that I chose from. They are different books that approach each student in unique ways. I tailor Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More