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Piano with Paul R.

Oakland, California

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2014
BA Speech & Communications

    About Paul R.

    I've been teaching piano and voice and performing professionally for over 25 years. Above all, I feel music lessons should be fun and not just another subject with more homework. I teach students of all ages; kids to adults. I'm friendly and easy going. Regardless of your level of experience you will be playing or singing familiar songs of your choice within just a few weeks. I'm also available for private tutoring in the following subjects: English, English as a second language, French, (through High School Level) and Reading. There's no time like the present to learn how to play or sing and no reason with the right tutoring why you can't learn another language or become more proficient in reading. Let's go! *** Lesson Details *** Each lesson begins with a warm up and a review in a no-pressure atmosphere. Students are encouraged to move along at a pace that is comfortable yet challenging. *** Studio Equipment *** Vocal Sound System and Microphones. *** Travel Equipment *** Yamaha Pro Digital Keyboard *** Specialties *** Creating a unique plan for each student based on their level and ability. Teaching beginner to advanced level piano and voice. Helping emerging performers to construct a repertoire and learn material which showcases their talents to their best advantage. Developing a unique style.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-2:30 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM-1 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-1:30 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-12:30 PM
    Friday
    11 AM-2:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-1 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $80
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    Experience

    Pianist / Singer

    Jan, 2014 - Present

    Diablo Country Club

    I perform piano / vocals regularly at Diablo Country Club, appearing at special events and occasions.

    Pianist / Singer

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2013

    Cypress, Walnut Creek, CA

    Performed nightly, solo piano and vocals Monday - Friday and with a bass player on Saturday evenings.

    Entertainment Director

    Nov, 2005 - Dec, 2009

    DSE / Bing Crosby's Piano Club

    As Entertainment Director for DSE, I was responsible for setting up the music program in multiple locations, hiring local musicians and bands to perform at our venues, performing piano and vocals with my band 6 nights / week.

    Entertainment Director / Band Leader

    Jan, 1992 - Jun, 1996

    Mark Hopkins Hotel

    From 1992-1996 I was in charge of entertainment booking and management for the Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco. In addition to hiring and placing 15 musicians throughout the hotels many venues, my trio performed nightly at the famed, Top of the Mark, 6 night a week.

    Entertainment Director / Band Leader

    Jan, 1990 - Jan, 1992

    Sheraton Palace Hotel, San Francisco CA

    My responsibilities at the Palace Hotel included hiring musicians for all of the hotel venues and performing in the world famous, Garden Court, 6 nights a week the Paul R Trio.

    Pianist / Singer

    Jan, 1988 - Dec, 1989

    Fairmont Hotel's "Cirque Room" San Francisco, CA

    Headline performer at the Cirque Room in the Fairmont Hotel. Performed Mondays - Saturdays.

    Pianist / Singer

    May, 1984 - Dec, 1988

    Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City

    I performed nightly in the Grand Hyatt's well known nightclub, "Trumpets" owned and operated at the time by Donald Trump. I performed there for 4 years, 6 nights a week.

    Pianist / Singer

    Mar, 1983 - Dec, 1983

    EMA Telstar Scandinavian Tour

    I spent most of 1983 performing all around Sweden and Denmark, appearing at well known hotel nightclubs in Stockholm, Malmo, Gothenberg and Copenhagen.

    Pianist / Singer

    Oct, 1981 - Feb, 1983

    Ted Hook's, Backstage

    Ted Hook's Backstage was arguably the premier piano club in the country from 1976 - 1985. I was the headline, resident pianist / singer performing 5 nights a week from October 1981 - February 1983

    Education

    BA Speech & Communications

    Sep, 1974 - Jun, 1978

    Hofstra University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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