I have been teaching piano/keyboard and music theory for over 35 years. The sheer volume of students I’ve taught and man hours I’ve put in has taught me a lot about human nature, about myself, and about what works and what doesn't. I know I need to project enthusiasm on my end to motivate students, and at the same time I am only part of the equation in how a student progresses as a musician. People have varying degrees of musical intelligence and everyone is responsible for what they achieve in life. I am not attached to how fast you grow, but I expect you to try hard, and I push as hard as I can to encourage you to be your best....

I am a piano instructor with over 35 years of experience. I consider students I select to study with me as partners who wish to unlock their potential both as a pianist and a musician. Becoming a pianist is the experience of mastering techniques and skills for proper use of an acoustic piano. Becoming a musician is the the cohesion between emotional, relational, cognitive and artistic development applied to the skills of piano playing. I train students to "listen" and adjust to more proper technique in order to address the freedom of expressing how and why any piece can be played or performed with joy. I typically teach advancing studen...

Welcome to Barbara Yoakum's Music Studio, where personalized music education meets passion and expertise. Situated in the heart of San Francisco, I provide individualized lessons in guitar, piano, singing, bass guitar, and music theory, along with comprehensive music and audio production training. With a focus on developing each student's unique talents and fostering a deep understanding of music, I am dedicated to guiding musicians of all levels on their journey to mastery. Experience the joy of learning music in a supportive and inspiring environment tailored just for you.