Hi! I’m John Faye. My students tell me that I am an encouraging, positive, knowledgeable, attentive, and fun teacher. I have over 20 years of teaching experience and I’d love to share my passion for making music with you!

I have a heart for working with women, especially teen and preteen girls using music as an outlet for growth and confidence while building practical skills.

Welcome to Zai's Flute Studio, where our focus is on nurturing your passion for music through personalized flute lessons that can focus on foundational technique, flute repertoire, piccolo and alto flute, chord theory, general improvisation, and genre exploration by incorporating flute into popular music. Located in the heart of Oakland, CA, we offer a unique one-on-one learning experience tailored to your individual goals and musical aspirations. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore the world of music or have a background in playing the flute, our expert guidance will help you achieve excellence. Join us at Zai's Flute Studio and let y

About My Teaching I’ve been playing piano for nearly 40 years. I teach because I believe the instrument opens something most people don’t expect: a direct line between discipline, creativity, and genuine human connection. I come from an engineering background. That means I care about fundamentals. How your hand sits. Why your wrist stays loose. The architecture of a piece before you memorize it. We build toward what you want to play, not around obstacles. What It’s Like Working With Me You’ll learn efficiently, but not fast in the way that sounds impressive. You’ll learn sustainably. We work on repertoire you actually care about, and I’ll