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I have been drumming for 18 years and currently I am playing professionally in the Bay Area, after studying Music Performance at Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA, and at California State, East Bay.

I am funny, friendly, outgoing, and I love to play drums, and have been teaching music for about 3 1/2 years now.

I tend to work mainly as a "For Hire" drummer on multiple acts including the styles of; Pop/Rock/Funk/Reggae and Hip-hop.
I currently play with STREET DRUM CORPS throughout the US, and we just won "Percussion ensemble of the Year" from Drum Magazine! (2012)

I have been fortunate to have toured with great acts such as The Vans Warped Tour, Rise of the Revolution, Collie Buddz, Blood and Water, The Phenomenauts, The Groovie Ghoulies, and many others in both sides of the Music Business, not to mention sharing the stage with Neon Trees, Linkin Park, Bad Religion, The Limousines, Foster the people, Filter, Snoop Dogg, Sunspot Jonz,...

Thanks for checking out my page. I have been playing the guitar for over twenty years, and teaching guitar for the past 16. I began my musical journey began when I picked up one of my grandfather's mandolins at the age of three. Soon after, I discovered that my grandfather had a guitar in his garage. I felt naturally drawn to the guitar, as though my hands were meant to play. I taught myself until the age of twelve, when I inquired about formal lessons with a guitar teacher from my church by the name of James Garcia. I have played with a number of groups throughout the bay area, including legendary saxophonist Bob Mintzer. I hold a degree in music and have studied with teachers such as James Garcia, Rich Hawthorne, Mike McKenna, Doctor Paul Setziol, and Ron Dunn. My goal is to ensure that each student leaves every lesson a better guitar player. Whether you have been playing for a while but simply want to improve, or you are an absolute beginner I am the teacher
for you.

Music has been a large part of my life since I first started taking piano lessons at the age of six. In fifth grade, I learned to play the flute, and I performed in bands all the way through college. In high school, I also picked up the violin, and enjoyed playing in orchestras as well. I earned my Bachelors degree in Music Education and my California teaching credential from Biola University in Southern California. During that time, I enjoyed playing many other instruments. My primary instruments are the flute, piano, and violin, although I also play (and teach) beginning clarinet, viola, and cello.

In addition to giving private lessons, I also teach school band and orchestra, so I bring the added perspective of a conductor who can help students learn how their part fits in with the whole ensemble. I have taught elementary, middle school, and high school band and orchestra, as well as clinics and small group classes.

Currently, I teach music in the Los Altos School...

I've been playing guitar for 28 years and teaching for 10 years, music is my passion. Born and raised in New York, I grew up in a musical household as my mother was a professional piano player in New York and I was exposed to the industry at an early age. After leaving college in New York, I moved to San Jose, California and stumbled across a music book, studied it and taught myself guitar. I went on to play with professional musicians at The Musical Institute in Hollywood, California. From there I've played with a number of local bands and am fluent in the genres of Christian music, all types of Rock, Folk, Pop, Country, Blues, and Reggae. I am able to learn songs by ear and transpose them, as well as teaching from music books in a simple, easy manner for my students to play successfully their favorite songs. My passion for music is displayed in my easy going and patient style of teaching making music fun to play. Acoustic and electric guitars (6 and 12 string) are my preferred...

I am a singer and performer, and I recently graduated from San Jose State University with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. I have been singing since I was 10 years old, beginning with musical theater and then training as an opera singer, and currently perform in operas and as a concert soloist in the bay area.
I love teaching all levels and all ages, and I will cater your private lesson to your current skill level. In lessons, we will work on breathing and vocal exercises, good posture and support, and the singing and performance of songs. Voice lessons will help you with confidence, improve your range and posture, prepare you for auditions, solos, competitions, or even just for fun! Whether it is broadway, classical, or folk singing, let me help you find your inner singer!

I am a tenor that will graduate with my MA in music from San Jose State next month. I completed my BA in Music from Fresno State and love to help students reach their singing potential. As an undergraduate student (and in high school) my voice was classified from everything from bass to tenor and this led me down some tricky roads. This experience has helped me understand that the voice is constantly changing and the only way to survive is to have a solid technique. The technique I teach is strongly rooted in classical singing, but with this foundation you will be able to know your voice well enough that you can sing whatever genre you like without damaging your voice.

As a performer I love to perform many different styles. My training is rooted in classical training and I have many operatic roles under my belt. I also love musical theatre and made my professional musical theatre debut last summer as Seaweed in Hairspray. I also love to sing R&B and pop in my free time.

Born to an award winning conductor and music teacher, I was exposed to music at a very early age. With my father’s supervision, I began my piano and ear-training at the age of three. At age four, I joined the Yamaha musical after-school program and engaged in group lessons. As I got older, group lessons gave way to private instruction as I learned and played piano passionately through my childhood.

I was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan and left my native land in 2006 to the United States to better my education. In school I studied general music, with an emphasis on piano. Additionally, I have also studied Early Childhood Development and Education.

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I have been singing since I can remember. After a strange turn of events my freshman year in college I realized that music was my life and have spent the last 9 years perfecting that craft. I have a Bachelor's degree from Sacramento State University where I had the privilege to study under both Dr. Robin Fisher and Michael Sokol. There I took part in a rigorous program where I performed lead roles in both Operas and Scenes in addition to singing solos with the CSU Sacramento Choirs. I first got into teaching while at Sac State and have found it to be a rewarding and fulfilling aspect to myself as a musician. It's always great to be able to help someone else--and I find that I learn more about myself as well by teaching. I currently sing with the West Valley College Chamber Singers and Jazz Singers where I will be doing solo work, as well as singing with Pocket Opera in their current season.

I have played piano and studied its literature for over forty years. As a college undergraduate, I majored in Piano Performance and Music Theory at the Cleveland Institute of Music and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I also have a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts – Boston.

I am currently a member of the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) and the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT).

I had graduated from Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov, Russia with degrees in Choral Conducting, Music Theory and Piano Education. While in school, I was the lead conductor in numerous churches as well as music educator in local colleges.

My passion is to work with young children. I have been a dedicated piano instructor for over 10 years. In my teaching, I have incorporated different methods suitable for children as young as 3 years old, and busy teenagers. My purpose is to combine all techniques with lifelong extensive experience to help students become confident piano players, and develop a life-long LOVE and appreciation for music.

I graduated in 2011 from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. degree in Molecular Biology and a minor in Literature.


I have learned a range of successful tutoring strategies, polished my communication skills, and have strengthen my work ethics from 5 years of tutoring.


My very first tutoring experience was voluntary when I was in high school. I helped out at a local elementary school tutoring students in Math, Science, Reading, History, Geography, and Language Arts.


My second tutoring experience was in college at a local high school. I interacted closely with high school juniors to provide academic and career planning. I mentored/counseled the 11th graders the best path to take in order to get into a 4-year university. My other duties included one-on-one after school tutoring--mostly Math (up to Calculus), Biology, and Chemistry. I also tutored Statistics and US History.


My third tutoring experience was post college. I tutored...

Hi! My name is Mike and I am 23 years old. I have been playing guitar now for about 10 years. I am a national touring guitar player in the band Letters From The Fire. You can hear us at facebook.com/lettersfromthefire or lettersfromthefire.net. We recently returned from a national tour with Fuel and 12 Stones. I have been on 4 major national tours and have played every state in the U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska.

I currently teach lesson in the South Bay Area, CA. My focus has been producing and song writing for film and television. I have taken it upon my self, as a product of the local music scene, to give back and help out younger bands get to the next level in the way they conduct themselves as musicians and in their songwriting.

I am also working with Ben Moody (ex. Evanescence) on score pieces for several movies. Music is my life and its everything I do.

I can't wait to get to know you, Lets rock out!