Pierre began his violin studies at the age of 8 under the guidance of Li Lin in the Bay Area. Over the next decade, he won multiple local violin competitions such as the Senior Strings Division of the VOCE competition in 2005, and toured and performed with both the California Youth Symphony (CYS) and the San Francisco Youth Symphony Orchestra all over the world. His studies brought him to the New England Conservatory, where he earned his bachelor's in Violin Performance. His performing career has taken him to venues around the globe, including Vienna’s Musikverein, Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw, Paris’s Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and Germa

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 UC Berkeley student with 12+ years of personal music training and 3+ years of music teaching experience. I have successfully guided students in piano, singing, sight reading, and music theory for the MTAC Certificate of Merit Exams, ABRSM Exams, and AP Music Theory Exam. As a Bay Area native, I am knowledgable of local music competitions and performance opportunities suitable for you or your student. I am passionate about piano and singing, and love working with students of all ages and experience levels (entry-level to advanced). Please reach out to [email protected] for inquiries!

Offering Private Music Lessons, after school Tutoring lessons, Master Classes and Workshops, in-home lessons in the Violin and Viola Instruments, Music Theory, and Orchestra and Choir Conducting. VIOLIN & VIOLA INSTRUMENT Age groups: 3-5 – getting to know the instrument and it is for the little fellows 5-12 – beginners, medium and advanced level at early age 13-16 – growing in music performance 17-24 – becoming a professional 24- and over ...for everyone who loves music Solo playing Orchestral playing Chamber music playing SUZUKI Method European method of the legendary violinists & viola musicians of our time or in the past in Germany, France

I have over 25 years experience teaching and playing professionally. My lessons are for beginner, intermediate or advanced guitar students who want to improve their skills in lead and rhythm technique, improvising, phrasing, and mapping the fretboard. I will customize a lesson plan based on your current level and goals. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Metal and more! The lessons are online with weekly excercises, assignments, and transcriptions shared in PDF and Guitar Pro 8 format. I also put lesson notes and diagrams in a shared Google doc. I am alumni of Berklee College of Music, and hold a Bachelors in guitar performance. I am also a former s...