I am a UC Berkeley student with 12+ years of personal music training and 3+ years of music teaching experience. I have successfully guided students in piano, singing, sight reading, and music theory for the MTAC Certificate of Merit Exams, ABRSM Exams, and AP Music Theory Exam. As a Bay Area native, I am knowledgable of local music competitions and performance opportunities suitable for you or your student. I am passionate about piano and singing, and love working with students of all ages and experience levels (entry-level to advanced). Please reach out to [email protected] for inquiries!

You get a personalized experience learning your instrument. Experience that evolves into the best version of your performance. Watching students become happy artists that can express themselves the way they want to through music.

It is through creativity and creative pursuits that we can find and embrace our most authentic self and sound. I’m Michael Strelo-Smith and I invite you to reach out and we can begin that journey to authenticity. I have 25 years experience as a professional singer in opera, musical theatre, concert, and television. I have sung throughout the US and have also been heard in Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland and Germany. Television audiences know me from my appearances on America’s Got Talent where I was in the top 35 of season 2 and the top 25 of season 3. I believe that every voice should be heard and every sound be celebrated. Past and curren

As a teacher at a private school working with students grades 6 thru 12, I have great experience working with beginners to intermediate level singers, guitarists, and bass players. I can work with you and create a unique learning experience customized to suit your learning style and help you improve and enjoy playing.

Singing(Opera, Art Song ,Musical Theater) I enjoy to teach vocal. When my students make great progress ,or get awards from vocal competitions,I feel very happy.