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Piano with Rhonda S.

Hayward, California

4.9
(52)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1994
Minor

    Learn piano from an experienced and patient teacher

    I've been teaching piano for 20 years. Within the first few lessons students will be able to read basic music notation and as time goes on they will be able to confidently play beginning songs of their own choosing. I typically use Alfred or Faber books which builds playing skills and teaches music theory.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 PM-6:30 PM
    Tuesday
    5 PM-6 PM
    7:30 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    5 PM-7:30 PM
    7:45 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    6 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    5 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-6:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Rhonda S.

    4.9
    (52)
    I have always had a love for music. From all the music trivia games my family won't play with me, to my large collection of records, cassettes, and CDs - I am hooked! I made my solo performance debut at age 7 by singing "It's A Small World" acapella in a school talent show. At age 9 I started taking clarinet lessons where I learned musicianship and how to read music. Throughout my school years I also sang in choir, played tenor saxophone in the school jazz band, and hoofed it in marching band. During my first year in college I took a beginning guitar class for fun and I never looked back! I studied classical guitar for 3 years and piano for 2 years. I ultimately received a Minor in Music from California State University, Hayward in 1990. I have been playing guitar for 35 years. I have played professionally in the San Francisco Bay Area in various rock, country, and blues bands as well as playing solo acoustic performances at local coffee houses and Farmer's Markets. I have been teaching private guitar lessons for 28 years and piano for 18. I like to keep learning fun! I am a very patient, compassionate teacher who will come up with creative ways to explain/demonstrate something new. *** Lesson Details *** Music is the most fun activity that people of all ages can enjoy. And learning how to play music should be fun too! When students inquire about taking lessons from me I always ask, "What do you want to learn?" I try to keep students interested by showing them things they want to learn. I also believe in teaching the basics. Whether you want to take piano or guitar lessons I believe you should learn basic musicianship which includes learning to read simple notes and where those notes are on your instrument, rhythm concepts, and tempo. It's easier than you think! The more you know the more you can teach yourself later on, and the more you can collaborate with other musicians. After 3 or 6 months of taking lessons with me, students will be able to read basic music notation. They will be able to play songs either by their choosing or mine, they will have self-confidence to play songs in front of an audience/friends, and they will have the knowledge to figure out how to play songs on their own. *** Specialties *** I studied classical guitar at Cal State Hayward and have taught different finger picking styles as well as genres such as pop and country.
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    4.9
    52 Reviews
    Robert
    Online
    Patient and a good listener.
    Posted Apr 10, 2024
    rahul
    Teacher's studio
    Great! Rhonda is patient and friendly.
    Posted Oct 1, 2023
    Vincent
    Teacher's studio
    Rhonda was great, my son really enjoyed taking guitar lessons from her. We will continue with more lessons.
    Posted Jul 17, 2023
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Jan, 2012 - Present

    Self-employed

    I have been teaching music lessons full time as my main source of income since 2012.

    Education

    Minor

    Jan, 1987 - Jun, 1990

    California State University, Hayward

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