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

I have been teaching piano at my studio in Vallejo since 1990 (and before that in San Francisco). I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance from San Francisco State University, and am president of the Solano County branch of the Music Teachers' Association of California. I have extensive experience as piano soloist and accompanist, as church organist, and in musical theater. I offer a comprehensive program of piano technique and repertoire, ear training and music theory. While my approach is essentially classical, my aim is to develop independent musicians who have a command of the instrument and an understanding of how ...