My career in music began at an early age (four!) with classical piano lessons until the age of thirteen. After expanding my musical horizons in high school listening to jazz, blues and rock I attended Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA where I studied jazz & music theory with renowned jazz educator Ray Brown and jazz piano with Paul Nagle who has worked with Grammy award winning singer Bobby McFerrin among many others.
I have been performing solo and in groups since the Eighties in a variety of different genres including rock, jazz, blues, r&b, funk, reggae and everything in between! Performing with such artists as Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Dan Hicks, David Grisman, Tommy Castro, Eric McFadden, Mark Karan & Vinyl I have appeared at most of the major venues in the Bay Area including the Warfield Theatre, the Great American Music Hall, Yoshi's SF, the Regency, Bimbo's & the Sweetwater.
My teaching experience goes back over twenty years and I relocated to Marin County in...

Rob (aka R.J.): Born in Detroit, Michigan, RJ studied r&b and jazz from Motown drummers and Funk Brothers Benny Benjamin and Uriel Jones. From the age of fifteen he played in rhythm & blues and jazz combos around Detroit. He then studied privately with Berklee School of Music drum maestro, Gene Stuart,studied with mallet studies with Mark Johnson and earned a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University, moved to San Francisco and studied North Indian percussion and tabla with Zakir Hussain, trap set with jazz recording artists George Marsh. He is a consummate producer, performer, recording artist and teacher. He plays and teaches all styles of rhythm including jazz, funk, blues, rock, latin, and world fusion. He teaches drumset, congas, djembe, tabla, cajon and hand percussion. In addition to teaching privately, RJ has directed special week-long drum and percussion focused ensemble productions at Drake High School and Marin Academy and was Music Director at Cascade Canyon...

I have learned from some of the best players around in many diverse styles and nurtured a lifelong love of music that I take pride in passing on to my students! I have been playing and teaching professionally for almost 20 years, I am now 30.

Parents and students of all ages love my lessons! I have gotten such great feedback over the years, that my lessons are inspirational, fun, and instructive. Parents have remarked that studying guitar with me has contributed to great improvements in the child's grades, concentration, self-confidence and coordination, as well as the obvious musical benefits.

I have studied Ethnomusicology and Recording, as well as Jazz and music theory at the College level. I bring a thorough knowledge of all aspects of music and make that learning fun and empowering for students of all ages, interests and backgrounds! I customize lesson plans and teach only what the parents/child/student wants to know. I also give the parents regular progress reports on...

I have been singing my entire life. I have taught all ages and levels and I love it. I can teach to you to sing. And if you already sing I can teach you to sing better than you ever thought possible because I will teach you to hook up your emotional life to your voice and we all know what feeling a song does for singing!
I believe every person has a place in my studio if they want to be there.
Just one thing about me. I'm really nice. I teach from a place of thinking anything is possible. I don't crush dreams. Why? Because I have been in show business so long that I know any thing IS possible! I can teach you to sing because if you have something to say there is a voice in you to say it!
I will coach your singing performance if you have a college or school or theatrical auditions. I've done them. I am generous with what I know. I have a lot of experience in performance, recording, songwriting, and film work and will help you in any way.
I studied with Jerry Hoover, a...

I have tutored students in English for whom English was a second language, and I have tutored a student in Spanish. I also tutored a student who was preparing for her GED exam.


I majored in English at Wesleyan University, and in Accountancy on the graduate level at Zicklin School of Business.

I think I can benefit the student by being well-versed in the subject matter, and being kind, patient, and encouraging.

I've has toured nationally and internationally as lead guitarist for Dan Hicks, Al Stewart, Maria Muldaur and more. I've taught Rock/Jazz/Gypsy Jazz/African guitar and music theory at St. Patrick School, St Raphael School, Cathedral School For Boys, Hall Middle School And Redwood High School besides teaching privately and playing throughout the Bay Area and nationally. My vast musical experience gives me the perspective to clearly see what and how to help you become your best possible player in the shortest time!

I love to sing, and I have a passion for teaching students to sing well. I have sung in choruses all my life, and have been inspired by fine conductors and great composers. I am certain that music enlivens my life like nothing else, and it can do that for everyone. Whether you sing in the shower, or in the choir, or with a few friends, or in an opera, you can find your song.

Learning to play the piano, from the very beginning, or picking up where you left off in the past, will bring a spark to your life. Whether you want to play for yourself or some friends, or want to get on track to becoming a concert pianist, music will enrich your life.

My students develop an appreciation for music of the Renaissance up through the 21st century. They are willing to delve into exciting territory while learning to read music, establishing confidence in their own musicianship. They discover the music within themselves, while learning the technique necessary to be the best musicians they can...

I’ve played keyboards and sang professionally for the last 25 years. During that time my home has been in the San Francisco Bay Area but I have performed all over the country and have toured several times in Germany, Switzerland, and Japan. I’m a two time winner of the West Coast Songwriters “Song Of The Year Award” and I write music and lyrics as well as record and produce songs for myself and others.

Over those years I’ve developed a wealth of knowledge and experience that I’m very excited to share with my students. I want you to tell me what your musical dreams are and we will develop a plan to reach them and I will be honored to guide you there.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Vocal Performance Major
Napa School of Music, Private Vocal and Piano Instructor,
Napa School of Music, Director of Christmas Choir and Teen A Cappella Ensemble
Il Coro Bambine, Choral Director and Founder, Florence Italy
Berkeley Opera, Soprano
San Francisco Lyric Opera, Soprano
Tyrolean Opera Program, Young Artist
Sound of America National Honor Choir, (Voice of California,Soprano)
San Francisco Grammy Jazz Choir, Soprano
'Til Dawn A Cappella Group, member
Marin Children's Chorus Accompanist

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PERFORMANCES - Carnegie Hall ∙ Atlanta Symphony Summer Pops ∙ Montreux Jazz Festival ∙ Int’l Music Festival of Mexico City ∙ Newport Folk Festival ∙ New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival ∙ Old First Concerts

Artists performed with include:
Joan Baez ∙ Rita Moreno ∙ Thelma Houston ∙ Liliane Montevecchi ∙ Mercedes Sosa ∙ cellist: Ron Leonard ∙ mezzo-soprano: Janice Felty

MUSICAL DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR

• BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE, “Life Without Makeup”, starring Rita Moreno, Berkeley, CA (2011)
Musical Director/Pianist/Arranger

• PALAZZO - Germany, Holland, and Austria (2006 – Present)
Musical Director/Arranger/Composer

•DIABLO THEATRE COMPANY, “My Way”, Dean Lesher Center, Walnut Creek, CA (2012)
Musical Director/Pianist

•TEATRO ZINZANNI - San Francisco, CA (2001 – 2006)
Musical Director/Pianist/Arranger
•JOAN BAEZ
Performances throughout USA, Europe,...

12 years of diverse teaching experience supported by an intensive classical background (MM San Francisco Conservatory BM Oberlin Conservatory) as well as years spent creating and improvising music -- Experience in Yoga, Alexander Technique, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Star Trek Next Generation ;

I have nearly 40 years experience as a professional pianist, piano teacher, and music director for theatres choral groups, and churches. I love to play ragtime, boogie-woogie, early jazz, 50's rock, and Broadway. I have been passionate about the piano since I was a toddler. My car is decorated with a keyboard design!