About
I've been teaching drums/percussion and beginning - intermediate Piano for over 10 years for kids and adults. I am a professional percussionist and musician, and improviser and am very organized when I plan lessons. I am also flexible to open up the lessons to meet students' special needs as well. I always try my best to provide fun and worthful lessons. I am patient very good at communicating with students to make sure to meet their needs and make them happy. I am also a native speaker of Japanese, so if you are Japanese and want fully-Japanese lessons, I can provide them.
What makes me the most excited and enjoy teaching work is when students find joy in accomplishing their work. I love helping them reach their goal, or even helping them find the goal.
Reviews
Kathleen. G.
impressed. Her teaching style has been effective at every age, as she maintains a perfect
balance between amiable and exacting. Her lessons are custom-tailored to maintain
interest and develop proficiency. Navas own musical talent is inspiring and en... Show more
Yuri. F.
Nava always showed great patience in working with our daughter, especially after we went
to online classes during the pandemic. But most importantly, she made piano fun and
nurtured our daughter’s natural instincts and joy for music and learning. To h... Show more
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I usually start with a trial lesson to see if we are a good fit. I ask my students what are their needs prior to the lesson and I try my best to provide materials that fit them perfectly.