I am an experienced educator with 25+ years of teaching clarinet. I treat each student as a unique individual.

I am pleased when my students learn from an experienced and knowledgeable teacher. I like to have fun too.

NorCal Music & Arts Center, located in Sunnyvale, CA, provides quality music and arts education with a focus on goal-oriented learning. With a team of highly qualified teachers, the center ensures student success through active performance opportunities, including monthly recitals and an annual awards event. Offering a diverse range of classes from piano to violin, the center champions a nurturing environment in its spacious facility. Acquired in 2016, NorCal Music & Arts Center continues to motivate and inspire students, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and the arts.

Artis School of Music, based in Belmont, California, is a renowned music institution founded in 2015. They specialize in providing private and group lessons in piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, voice, and drum for ages 4 and up. Their teaching philosophy centers around the child and student, with an emphasis on fundamental techniques and positive learning attitudes. They strive to create well-rounded young musicians through a synthesis of various disciplines, tailored to each student's individual needs.

Evergreen Studio Music & The Arts, located in San Jose, California, is a growing music school dedicated to ensuring the future of musicianship. They offer private lessons in a wide range of disciplines including piano, violin, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, voice, children’s chorus, theater, and acting. As a proud partner to local school districts, they provide quality visual and performing arts education to all ages and offer scholarships to deserving students. Passionate about their students, they strive to master musicianship through comprehensive instruction and performance.

MidPeninsula Music Academy, based in Redwood City, California since 2015, is committed to fostering a community of musical learning and sharing. The academy offers private lessons and beginner classes in various instruments, along with songwriting workshops. Beyond teaching music, they focus on encouraging their students to share their music with family, friends, and the community, creating a beautiful learning experience.

Paul Degen Music, based in San Jose, California, is a full-service woodwind and brass instrument repair shop. They are experts in restoring high-end vintage saxophones and offer private one-on-one lessons for saxophone, flute, clarinet, and recorder. Their specialization and dedication make them a premier choice for both instrument repair and music education in the area.

Los Gatos School of Music, founded in 2012, is a family-owned business located in the heart of Los Gatos, California. They provide private music instruction in a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, violin, flute, and drums among others. Their studios offer a modern, pleasant, and uncluttered environment with inspiring views. They are dedicated to keeping the arts alive in their community and strive to find the perfect teacher for each student.

Hummingbird Music School, founded in 2009, serves the San Carlos and Redwood City, California areas. Their team of extraordinary musicians and experienced educators provide high-quality, customized music education for all types of students. They specialize in diverse courses, including piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, trumpet, mandolin, French horn, violin, cello, and voice. With a nurturing and fun learning environment, they ensure students gain a solid foundation in instrument technique, note and rhythm reading, and music theory. The school also offers after-school music classes, live Zoom lessons, and a summer rock band camp.

Canon Music, established in 2000, is a reputable music store located in Cupertino, California, and the surrounding areas. Specializing in a variety of music books and sheets, they have an extensive collection of renowned brands such as Alfred Basic Piano Library, Piano Adventures, and more. Not only do they rent, sell, and repair musical instruments, but they also offer both private and group music classes in various fields such as piano, guitar, vocal, violin, etc. Additionally, Canon Music provides bilingual after-school programs during the week, ensuring individual attention in a nurturing environment.