Gabriela M
I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band. I also have organized, wrote/arranged for, and performed with a variety of bands in my home state of New Mexico, as well as Japan, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Since 2006 I have been an active teacher. This profession has taken me everywhere from working with classical guitar classes in New Mexico high schools to Elementary students in Japan to a variety of private students of various musical instruments and genres everywhere I've been. Since relocating to the Bay Area in 2010, I've had the pleasure of working with lots of great students from kids to adults with a wide range of ambitions. Since 2012 I've been running my own full time studio.
Melissa M
Started teaching in 2008 and hasn't stopped since. Teaches Art and beginning music. I've taught all age groups from age 2 up to retirees. My teaching experience includes one-on-one and group classes in a variety of settings. I've taught corporate classes, private lessons, small groups, and traditional classroom lessons.
We have a student-centric philosophy of learning. Lessons are generally relaxed and designed to work towards accomplishing student determined goals. While all students will study similar fundamentals regarding technique, theory, and performance, every lesson is as different as every person. Special focus on topics like music theory, self-accompaniment, composition, song writing, and home recording are available as well.
Alda C
I started playing music in 2003. I started with violin but have since picked up guitar, drums, and others. I've played in classical and contemporary ensembles.
I've worked in childcare and teaching 1-on-1 music lessons for a variety of instruments since 2021. I've worked with preschool children through adults.
Cash M
I have been playing guitar since 2016 and orchestral contrabass since 2022. I started working in group settings in 2022 when I joined my school orchestra and a rock band. Over the years, I have also had experience with bass guitar. I began working for various summer camps, music related and not, in 2023. I have experience with kids from second to eighth grade.
Alex S
I’ve been playing independently and in ensembles since 2018. I initially started learning music on the trumpet, but over time I’ve come to study other instruments as well. Currently bass guitar is my primary focus, but I still play trumpet on a regular basis. Drums and guitar have also been some more recent highlights in my instrumental studies.
I’ve been mentoring, teaching, and facilitating activities since 2022. I’ve worked in a variety of settings like working with boy scout groups, teaching private lessons, and also assisting with small ensembles.