Offers online services
About
My teaching approach: professional musician and songwriter with 20 years teaching experience. Especially patient with beginners, kids and families and those with special needs. My influences are: classic rock, alternative rock, 70's folk music , current pop. My guitar , ukulele and piano lessons take place Virtually, at my studio or at your house. Guitar Techniques: Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing.
Love working with kids of all ages and seeing people bring Music into their lives.
Highlights
Hired 2 times
4 employees
Serves Palo Alto , CA
Offers online services
Payment methods
Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay
Specialties
Musical styles
Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available
Guitar style
Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available
Has instrument
Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Aditya S.
Alison has been really flexible with scheduling and seems to be really good with younger kids (pre-teen). Ours seems to be having a lot of fun, while still gradually getting better at the guitar. We’ve been with her several months now.
March 23, 2021
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E F.
Alison taught lessons to me and my kids. It was a lot of fun. She was great with the kids and provided me with challenging pieces. She is technically competent and has a really great relaxed teaching style.
March 20, 2021
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Nimmi R.
Alison is very compassionate music teacher who has several years experience teaching kids of various ages even as young as three
She has expertise in her field of music and also in dealing with children and their varied needs. She will make an excellent teacher to any student.
March 19, 2021
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Phoenix P.
Alison is great with kids She is professional, patient, and passionate about teaching. Alison understands each child is different and may have different needs and learning mechanisms. My daughter loved her guitar and piano lessons with Alison, and would always ask when is my next lesson in between sessions. I would highly recommend Alison.
March 17, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Start with an evaluation, and find out their goals in taking lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors in Music, 20 years teaching experience.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages from 5 to 80.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Interview a few.
Services offered
Guitar
Piano
Singing
Music Theory