Hello students/parents:

I have been drumming for 15 years and currently I am playing professionally in the Bay Area, after studying Music Performance at Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA. I am funny, friendly, outgoing, and love to play drums, along with teaching music.

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 have been fortunate to have toured with great acts such as;The Vans Warped Tour, BANG!/Street Drum Corps, 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, The Grouch, Murs, Living Legends, Tech-9, Andre Nickatina, and The Hieroglyphics’ Crew.

I have had the pleasure to study with such greats as; Mylious Johnson (Pink, Nsync), to the...

"A man with a message that rings out loud and clear…" (Michael Magoski, Artist/Curator- Violethour Art Studio, Fullerton, CA)

Everything I do, I do for music. It has brought me more joy than words can express and taken me places I could have only reached through its pursuit.

Music is more than a backdrop to our lives. It is a language that describes us in ways words cannot. I also believe that music can be understood by anyone who cares to listen. It is as natural, and complex as our own emotions.

I have been writing, performing and teaching music most of my life. I have always had a strong, natural ear which I can only assume comes from my upbringing with music. Both my parents played guitar and wrote songs. Our house was filled with instruments; guitars, keyboards, dulcimers, percussion, and many others. When I was about five years old I went out to our swing-set in the backyard with a roll of kite string and turned a portion of the monkey bars into a pitched...

Cliff started his musical career as a young boy, taking classical piano lessons from the age of 4 until the age of 12. Discouraged by the strict format of his musical education, he picked up the guitar, and vowed never to take another music lesson. However, upon entering college, Cliff enrolled in drum lessons on a whim, and he has never looked back.

After discovering this new found love for music, Cliff earned not only a degree in English, but also a BA in Music from Santa Clara University, with a concentration in both guitar and drums. While this exposed Cliff to a strong classical background that included piano proficiency, conducting, and sight-singing, he also continued to foster a love for rock, funk, blues, and other popular music. As a result, Cliff has given performances in a variety of contexts -- including jazz, classical, and popular music. Cliff currently plays lead guitar in a San Francisco metal band that is recording an EP to be released later this year....

Devin is a composer/pianist and music instructor based out of San Francisco. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music Composition from the University of the Pacific and a Masters degree in Music Composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and has had works commissioned and performed internationally. He is also an active performer and songwriter, playing piano and guitar in a wide variety of musical ensembles, from jazz trios to indie rock bands.

Devin has over a decade experience in private music instruction in piano, guitar, and composition/theory/songwriting. He has established and maintained a well respected studio of students spanning all ages, musical background, and goals. He has a versatile musical background, and can accordingly offer lessons that are based on the individual students' goals. His genuine passion for the art of music ensures that his students get the most out of the experience.

Attended the University of Notre Dame du Lac in Indiana; graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Theory and History (as well as Graphic Design).

Deer Valley High School Orchestra, 2001–2005 (concertmaster, 2003–2005)
East County Youth Orchestra, 2004–2005 (concertmaster)
Los Medanos College Orchestra, 2004–2005
Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, 2005–2009

Held together a high school quartet ("Sixteen Strings") from 2003 to 2005; led and brought the quartet to CMEA (California Association for Music Education) competitions, earning Superior rankings for all performances.

As part of the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, I have toured in the Midwest, Florida, Guatemala, and at Carnegie Hall with the Chieftains in New York. Also recorded with the Notre Dame Folk Choir on their album "Songs of Saints and Scholars".

Being a younger teacher, I teach beginning to intermediate violin to all ages (5 and up), but specialize in dealing with younger kids — music...

I began taking piano lessons with my grandmother at the age of 6 and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Piano and Music Education.
I have a classical background, but am interested in all kinds of music. By the same token, I like to encourage students to find educational value in a variety of music.

It all started with The Beatles, and a high school band which led the way to going to Berklee College of Music and receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Music there in 2006. Since then I have taught Rock guitar and music theory to children and adults while I was the Music Director at a community center in Boston. I'm currently serving as a MusicianCorps Fellow with the Music National Service. This keeps me very active as I spend 4 days a week teaching music to Middle and High School age students.

Rock is my main thing but also perform Soul, R&B and Bossa Nova. After many years of learning and performing songs, I have realized that learning a song is not enough. You have to give it enough practice and passion so that you can make it your own.

With over 13 years of experience in teaching, performing and recording music for the guitar, Max Rich has traveled through both the United States as well as Europe astonishing audiences with his concerts both as a soloist as well as a studio musician. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance at California State University Northridge, Max set his sights on a musical conquest of Europe. Well versed in styles ranging from blues, rock, pop, funk, classical, jazz and many more genres, he has established a reputation throughout as a powerful and creative musician. He has earned numerous awards and certificates for his recordings and competition efforts including a Teachers Appreciation Award while on the guitar faculty at the American International School in Vienna, Austria. In 2008 Max was awarded the highest scores in the Cologne Musikhochschule Guitar Competition, Germany. Shortly after recording a very well received album of instrumental music entitled Hesse...

I am a classically trained pianist and trumpet player with a
bachelor's degree in music education. I have taught for over 20
years, to both adults and children, with a focus on classical basics
and music theory for beginners and stylistic development in various musical styles for intermediate and advanced students. I teach from a standard
method, but adapt my teaching style to the personality and learning
strengths of my students.

I teach from my home in Castro neighborhood, but am willing to travel within the City of San Francisco.

Calen is a life-long musician who loves to teach and also perform his own music as a singer-songwriter. After earning a music degree at Saint Michael's College in Vermont, he moved out to San Francisco to work with inner city kids through the Boys & Girls Club and pursue his interests in music. He has played electric guitar in a rock/pop band (The Astral Force) and acoustic guitar in a folk duo (Zej & Calen) that have each enjoyed success in the Bay Area.

He remains passionate about teaching and encouraging others to reach their goals. He has been teaching students of all ages for about 10 years and plans to continue as long as he can!

I began playing guitar by ear around age ten. I learned rock songs from records for a few years, and then I began a more serious study of theory in high school. Over the next several years I alternated between pursuing my music degree and playing in bands all over the midwest. In 2004, I transferred from Indiana University to Sonoma State to focus completely on jazz and finish my degree. I have worked with groups and privately, with all ages and skill levels. I am very flexible with the direction of your study and will help you with whatever aspects of your playing you would like to develop.

I am happy to be teaching with TakeLessons, and can teach you piano, guitar, accordion, and music theory!

Born in France, raised in Sacramento, I took to music at age five and studied piano formally for twenty years.

I've lived in Europe and the U.S. teaching and playing music.

I am trained pianist and composer, and have spent years teaching, and can teach you or your child a systematic, intuitive method for learning piano. Learning your instrument should be encouraging, exciting and about the creativity in music!

I can teach you how to play songs, read music, learn the basics behind music theory and much more.

We can also tailor the lesson to your interests - blues, pop, modern.

I have spent the last four year writing, producing and licensing music in New York City, and have written modern and classical music on piano and for various ensembles. My work can be heard on HBO, Showtime and in various films.

Lessons available:

Beginning & Intermediate Piano...