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I have been playing music for over 15 years and am currently playing/teaching mainly in the East Bay Area after receiving a bachelor's degree in Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music (2008-2012).

I'm very personable and friendly and love nothing more than sharing and listening to music.

Currently I am playing bass for Bay Area rock act Via Coma and am contributing guitar to several other acts. I also work as a "for hire" guitarist/bassist around the East Bay.

I've been fortunate enough to tour around the United States and have played several large festivals including the Vans Warped Tour, the Harley Davidson Music festival and Live 105's BFD.

I've also been fortunate enough to study with such esteemed musicians as Kenwood Dennard, Livingston Taylor, Michael Williams, Dave Fiuczynski, Dave Tronzo and many others.

I truly love all types of music from J.S. Bach to Metallica to Miles Davis to Radiohead and everything...

I have been a musician for over 20 years. I have a BA in Music & Sound Recording, and am equally comfortable in the studio as I am on the stage. I currently lead my own band which plays all original music and I have released two CDs of my own music, in addition to playing and recording with many local acts. I also write, record and produce music for TV and movies. Let's just say I wear a lot of hats.

I love music, and surround myself with it at all times. There are very few styles that I don't like or don't listen to, and I try to stay current as much as I can. I play a number of different instruments besides the ones I teach, including harmonica, piano, organ, drums and percussion. I also have been singing for as long as I can remember.

I believe anyone can be musical, even if you don't play an instrument. Music is everywhere, and we all tune into it, whether we know it or not. I hope that we can learn something about music and each other, then throw it all aside...

I've been playing various stringed instruments in different ensembles for the last 15 years. I studied electronic music composition and recording at UC Santa Cruz.

Hi I'm Wesley! I am an actively performing Folk Pop singer songwriter and guitarist in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, and will be releasing my sophomore album "Do Re Mi" this coming Summer of 2013. I am also a professional performing guitarist of many genres, including folk, pop, punk rock, classic rock, blues guitar and others. Some of my most recent projects include:

- Completed a 2 month residency with the Virago Theater Company as an electric and acoustic guitarist in the Pop Punk musical "Zombie Vixens From Hell"
- Actively performing with a Chicago Delta Blues band featuring veteran drummer Al Wilsey
- Actively performing with EDM-Rock project "Jin" on electric guitar

I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Guitar Theory and Performance from the University of California, Berkeley, where I completed an honors thesis in Tonal Theory in Popular Music of the 20th and 21st centuries. At UC Berkeley, I completed studies in both Classical and Jazz Guitar...

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano, guitar or electric bass? Or maybe you've just felt like brushing up your musical knowledge and playing skills? Now’s your chance to fulfill those dreams!

About Me: San Francisco Bay area pianist/guitarist/bassist; I've been playing music for over 50 years. I'm classically trained with a solid foundation and knowledge of music theory, and have 35 years experience teaching, recording and performing. I have done session work and/or performed with members of Journey, Santana, Jackson Browne, Eddie Money, The Doobie Brothers and Greg Allman to name a few. Let me take my education and experience and pass them on to you!

My main goal as a music instructor is to pass along my love and knowledge of playing music to my students, always vigilant for sharing shortcuts that will help the student to achieve their lesson goals faster. Some teachers teach only out of books. I am not such a teacher. Books solve the problem of...

I have been playing the guitar for 30 years, and to date have recorded and produced 8 cds of my original instrumental music. I have performed in numerous bands over the years, currently I lead a jazz/rock instrumental trio, and play in a Spanish pop/rock/folk band. I also have over 20 years of experience recording and producing music, and am passionate about recording and audio technology.

I have been an active teacher, performing musician, studio musician, and composer for the past 15 years. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in music from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on classical guitar and composition in 1998, and a certification in recording arts from the California Recording Institute in 2000. I have toured and played with renowned musicians, while my own music circulates through all media. Students can benefit from my extensive experience as a music industry professional as well as an education rooted in Classical music. Playing music is one of the most enjoyable experiences in life. I look forward to sharing the ability to experience this with students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds.

I began playing the guitar at 11 years old. After discovering my dad's old nylon string buried in the closet, I gave up playing the trumpet in school band and never looked back. I started taking lessons and soon after that formed a garage band. In high school I played in various rock bands, performing at school events, parties, and all-ages venues. I was also enrolled in the Ft. Hayes Vocational Music Program in Columbus, OH where I received hands-on instruction in music theory, recording, and music history.

At 18 I decided I wanted to make music my life. I began studying Jazz and Classical guitar and a year later received a scholarship to go to the Music Conservatory at Capital University in Columbus, studying under Stan Smith, a Berklee College of Music graduate. I performed in various jazz and classical ensembles during my 4 years at Capital. I also wrote songs and performed in original rock bands Tornado and Elephants Gerald, which played at clubs and house parties...

With over 9 years of private teaching experience, Nicolas is known for his ability to teach a range of styles to a variety of instruments, focusing on the interests of the students. Nicolas holds a BM in String Bass performance as well as Music Ed. certification. Nicolas also plays and teaches guitar and electric bass. Performances include regional symphonies, jazz combos, dance bands and rock groups.

As a life long musician, I have spent many years going through trails and errors to learn the instruments I play. This has given me a birds-eye view of the learning process, and helped to give me a strong set of tools that I can use to help others along their path of learning. My life in music has given me so much joy and wonderful experiences, it is really an honor for me to share the knowledge with those wanting to learn.

Although I have a lot of experience in professional settings (I've toured throughout the US and in Mexico, been hired for studio recordings, and produced songs for other artists), I like to keep the learning process fun and interesting. Not everyone has the same goals, so lessons for each student are customized depending on what you want to get out of it- Whether you are looking to learn how to play some of your favorite songs for fun, or if you want to take your musicianship to the next level, I'm here to help :)

In addition to music, I also enjoy...

Pete E. started to learn piano at the age of 8 and kept right on learning right on through college. He developed his jazz technique while still in high school in Conklin NY and refined his theory and chops by studying with sax legend Bruce Johnstone at SUNY Fredonia. Professional gigs/bands/musical projects quickly followed. He's also been featured in some of Carnival's notorious show-bands. Pete graduated in 2008 from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelors degree in music and a concentration in jazz studies. He organized and performed in a variety of school ensembles, became a sought-after accompanist for singers and instrumentalists, and after moving out to the East Bay became the in-house pianist/instructor at The East Bay Jazz Workshop.

As a teacher my years of experience and study with a wide array of teachers has given me a unique perspective on the process of music making and how everyone can benefit from the act of music making. As a professional musician with a diverse background, I have years of performance and teaching experience to offer my students and to help them overcome any musical difficulties with ease.
Positions in professional orchestras I have held include Principal Bass with the Amedeus Operenensemble in Salzburg, Austria, Assistant Principal Bass with the Northern Symphony Orchestra (MN) and St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra (Redwood City, CA) as well as with the Boise Philharmonic. I am also an avid chamber musician, composer and improvisor, a founding member of the San Francisco Bass Quartet and the Argentine Tango group Tangonero. I have also worked as a session player at San Francisco's Hyde Street Studios and most recently collaborated with Third Eye Blind and Jherek Bischoff.
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