I offer a coordinated approach to piano instruction for beginning and intermediate students as well as systematic professional training for advanced students and adults. My teaching practice is based on a synthesis of Russian and American methods of piano schools.

I teach all ages (in-person and video lessons available). Each student receives their own web site, complete with professionally made play-along files, theory, ear training and much more. Indoor (or virtual) Spring Recitals, and End of Summer outdoor concerts. Member of MTAC, allowing for preparation for Certficate of Merit participation. * Also piano tuning available at a discount for current students!

I began teaching 40 years ago as a requirement of my study in Piano Performance at UCI. I have enjoyed every year of my life as a music instructor. I am a much better teacher today than I was when I began. The art of teaching never ends. Our students always have one more piece of the puzzle to fill in. I am a member of the Music Teachers Association of California as well as MTNA. I taught AP Music for the El Dorado Distrist for 3 years. I love seeing the young ones begin to develope their musicality. I love helping the intermediate student realize that persistence and determination always pay off. I love seeing the advanced students become w...

As is states in the name, these are not limited to simple guitar lessons. I have been an avid songwriter for almost 20 years. Yes, I can help you learn to read tabs, play scales, chordes, strum, fingerpick, and develop styles from folk to heavy metal—but what I am truly passionate about is helping you become a songwriter. I started off as an intimidated teenager with a horrible singing voice and crippling stage fright. But with persistence and passion, I got to the point of headlining venues, as well as running my own open mic in San Francisco. These lessons can start at any point in your musical development, though I will take you through e...