Instructors

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.

 

Tyler H

I began playing drums in 2015 and have expanded to a variety of instruments since then including ukulele, guitar, bass, trumpet, and piano. I’ve played in bands with my siblings as well as my friends and community members. I also played in a large wind ensemble throughout middle school.

 

I started teaching in the summer of 2019 as a camp counselor, and since the summer of 2021 I have been giving individual lessons. I teach beginner lessons for students ages 5-14 playing drums, ukulele, bass, and piano.

Lucas B

I first started playing an instrument in 2019. I've been in an orchestra ever since. Cello is my primary instrument, but I have and continue to develop proficiency with other instruments. I’ve been involved in music since 2023 through volunteering in music summer camps and giving lessons. I enjoy seeing my students grow as musicians and make progress toward their goals.

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.