Canyon, CA Classical Piano Lessons

I have been playing classical piano since 1960 and started with ten years of private classical instruction. I have taught classical piano full time since 1998, including music theory, proper hand and finger technique and methods to enhance ear training and ease of playing classical compositions.

Playing piano is fun! So should your piano lessons.

I've taught piano since I was in high school, and continued to teach while I was a student at Cornell University. I also taught theory classes in the Cornell Piano Society, where I served as President for 4 years.

Why? I simply love music, piano, and sharing it with others.

While I'm classically trained, I've dabbled into other genres, such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, songwriting, and music production / audio engineering. I've recently been accepted into the Steinway & Sons (the piano makers) Teacher Partnership Program. Feel free to message me for more details!

I have great experience in teaching beginners to intermediate to play the piano. I also am experienced in helping people who have not played for a long while to get back their skills. I absolutely believe EVERYONE is capable of learning the piano and also be able enjoy the experience-with the right teaching !

10+ years of teaching experience. Dr. Sharon received her DMA (PhD) degree in Piano in New York and has been working with students since 2006. Students will see that Dr. Sharon helps beginners to establish solid basics, and be able to push intermediate and advanced students to a higher level.

*Teaching in Chinese is available.

Hi! First, I will ask for your experience not only with piano but with music. We will work on posture, playing technique and reading. Because of my tutelage, my default material for beginners is Suzuki Book 1 which you can either purchase yourself or I can bring one for you. If you have other music material that you would like to work on, I am happy to use that instead. Then I will assign you homework which you will need to practice on your own in preparation for then next lesson.

Dear parents and students,

I began playing the piano at the age of five. In 2008, I completed Music Teachers' Association of California Keyboard test and had the Certificate of Merit Advanced Level. I continued my training with Dr. Gwendolyn Mok and Dr. Sultanov at San Jose State School of Music and Dance, where I received my Bachelor's Degree of Music Education.

Not only I had high quality piano lessons with professional doctors in music, I took copious amount of music classes to explore my music skills. Classes are including Piano Pedagogy, Piano Accompaniment, Recital Preparation and Interpretive, Piano sight-reading, Beethoven's literature, and High school choir. I have performed as soloist and chamber musician in various locations which included performing in concerts, nursing home, and school functions.

I am bilingual in Cantonese and English and teaching at Fremont/Union City area.

I am committed to working hard for my students and remaining responsive to their musical tastes and interests. I also work to find out what learning style and senses my students learn most easily with (visual,
kinesthetic, auditory etc.) and adapt my teaching plan to meet the individual needs of each student. I use a variety of creative musical activities and techniques to engender an engaged learning in each of my students.

I have an established private teaching practice and teaching studio. I have extensive experience in private piano, vocal tuition and teaching general musicianship, music theory, singing and instrumental teaching in schools, as well as 10 years experience as a vocal performer in the UK.

I am passionate about figuring out the individual learning style of each of my students and enjoy being a part of their musical progress and journey, helping them to find their
confidence to express musically and bring out their innate musicality.

I'm also highly interested ...

Teaching is my passion. When you study with me, you will learn exactly what you need to help you along your musical quest. I keep my lessons fun and interactive so you'll have clear instructions on how to accomplish your goals.

What makes piano lessons with me unique is a combination of things. I got my music degree from State University of New York, New Paltz. I got my Masters in Music from Ithaca college in New York. I got my teaching license from the State of California in 1974. I have been teaching piano for over 40 years and taught at least 200 students.

I'm a classically trained pianist and teacher from Moscow, Russia, who will be happy to introduce you or your child to the world of music! It's never late to start learning piano, so if it's been a long term dream of yours, let me help to make it happen!
I teach children from age five, and adults, customizing my approach according to the student's personality and learning style. Lessons include all aspects of technique, musicality, music theory and performance in both classical and contemporary styles, all with a fun and loving attitude.