I am currently accepting new students for online lessons, and also usually offer in-person lessons from my home studio in Morgan Hill. I have been studying many areas of music for the past 20 years, and knew from the first moment that I was in it for life. I studied voice professionally for over eight years with various coaches, and am able to teach every style of voice, including musical theatre, opera, jazz, folk, pop, and other modern styles. I also studied piano for nearly 20 years in many different styles, and have found great success both as a piano teacher and as an accompanist. I attended a performing arts conservatory called The Hart...

My goal as a music educator is to provide lessons that promote musicianship. I take pride in challanging my students to reach their higest musical potential. If that means the lesson goes over ten minutes I'm willing to make that sacrifice. As a music teacher for over 20 years and a professional musician for about 30 I bring a wealth of real world and classroom knowledge. Each student brings in a series of individual challanges so I'm always creating personalized musical exercises to help my student's personal needs. What I enjoy about one on one lessons is how powerful the experience can be. Without that interaction students are left to be j...

I'ts Not What You Play, It's How You Play Practice to a Metronome Set Goals Grade Your Performance

Hi from Gilroy, CA! I'm a recent graduate of Chapman University. I majored in Violin Performance, studying with the renowned Juilliard graduate William Fitzpatrick. I taught privately before and during my time at Chapman, and now I am looking to take on students in the Bay Area. I love teaching and instilling the passion I have for violin and music in general in others as well!

After going through years of teachers, mentors, and professors, I've picked up a detailed list of strategies to apply with students of all different levels and backgrounds. My lessons are extremely tailored to each individual student's need, as opposed to a general "blanket" approach to teaching. Patience, passion, and persistence are what drive my lessons. I love helping people discover or renew their passions. There is no greater feeling than seeing a student succeed....