I have over 27 years experience teaching private lessons. I take a customized approach taylored to each students tastes and needs. I enjoy watching my students get better and better, as well as playing music with them.

I have well over two decades of experience in person and online. I was trained as a Certificate of Merit student in Classical, including theory and technique. Uniquely, I tailor lessons to your goals. MUSIC first (theory secondarily). I teach all levels and popular genres! I can easily teach chord method, ear-training, improvisation, songwriting. I also teach guitar, ukulele and am an experienced vocal coach. I write and record in several genres as well and I am a creativity coach.

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.

I am a piano teacher, I am Brazilian, I teach classical and contemporary piano, fundamentals and theory of music, singing solfege and choral music, teaching for all ages, young children and adults. I like to develop in my students the ability to improvise, self-training and creativity when playing the instrument I like to develop in my student the creativity and interest in different musical styles

Music to My Ears, founded in 2006 and based in Cotati, California, is a family-owned music education center dedicated to enriching individuals and the community through musical expression. The center offers high-quality private music lessons for all instruments, styles, skill levels, and ages. They also provide group programs, musical theater productions, classes, performing ensembles, and band instrument rentals and repairs. Their commitment to fostering fun and enriching musical experiences has made them a central figure in Sonoma County's musical landscape.