Hello! I have been a Pianist/Instructor for thirty years where I perform at a number of venues here in Sacramento and the Bay Area and instruct from ages four plus, privately. Because of the busyness with my student and family schedules, I travel to my students homes. I want all of my students to “enjoy” music. I am known for challenging my students, raising the bar but not introducing new music that the student is not capable of learning. I am classically and performance trained and bring that to my students as well. I am an excellent instructor because I appreciate having positive relationships with my students, keeping my ph

At Sound Before Sight Studios, we believe that individualized, ear-based learning is the fastest and most enjoyable way to learn piano. Within months, your student will be playing songs they love, not just by copying someone else on Youtube, but truly knowing what they are doing! Our lessons are engaging, affirming, and built around each student’s learning style and musical interests. With our approach, you avoid the endless frustration with slow progress learning to read notes, unrelatable material, and only being able to mimic what someone shows them. Ultimately, you avoid wasted time, energy, and money as they lose interest on a method th...

Are you tired of taking lessons from someone who doesn't fully explain what they're teaching you? They sound so cool when they play, but you walk away from the lesson feeling like you didn't really learn anything. I've been playing guitar for over 15 years, with a focus on music theory and complex harmony. I can explain the "why" something works to whatever you give me, in a way where anyone could understand it. I teach mainly gospel music, but also Funk, Blues, Contemporary Music and Jazz music theory. Sign up and never be confused about music theory ever again.