Classical Piano Lessons in Oakland. Amazing Teachers.

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!

The most fulfilling part of being a teacher is leaving your students feeling more capable and empowered than they were before. I'm not satisfied if you're not satisfied, so you can trust that I will bring my best to every lesson. I've been teaching piano in San Francisco for three years now (and teaching trumpet for 10+) and have my masters in music composition from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I have specialized training in piano technique and pedagogy because of teaching at different professional studios throughout the bay area. I integrate movement and games to bring energy into each lesson and create memorable experiences for ages 5+.

I focus on training these aspects:
• Literacy (fluency in being able to read music)
• Skill-Building Mindset and Tools
• Music Theory
• Ear-Training
• Technique
• Music Appreciation
• Improvisation and composition

Having studied piano performance at Westminster Choir College after teaching myself as a teenager, and having taught piano for over a decade has prepared me to teach any beginner and intermediate piano student, no matter her background. My students learn how to read music well, while playing with great style and proper technique.
In my home studio, we'll use a pro-level Yamaha keyboard with weighted keys.

Students can expect to develop a clear fundamental foundation which, with practice, can lead to wonderful musical insight and practicality amongst a general understanding of how music works and functions.

Greetings!

My name is Adam and I'd like to help you elevate your musical interest so that you can ultimately play what you hear and explore music on the instrument.I am a pianist that plays a wide variety of styles. I have a B.A In Jazz piano and have been playing professionally in NYC for over 10 years. I'm also an award winning vocalist and songwriter and would be honored to work with you in whatever musical areas you are interested in exploring. (Harmony, Technique, Ear Training, etc)

Each student is unique and therefore so is my approach. I observe how each student learns and customize each lesson towards the needs of the student. The most important thing Is to start making music as soon as possible and my method will have you doing just that!

I look forward to making music together,
-Adam