As a former elementary school teacher I bring knowledge of individual learning styles into my teaching. I think learning anything should be fun. I use board games, whole body movements, and music composition (at the computer) to enhance the direct learning at the piano. I'm a firm believer in teaching a wide range of knowledge about music, not just how to play the piano.
Trumpeter Jason Park performs as a professional freelance musician in
classical orchestras, chamber ensembles, rock groups, musical theater,
and jazz ensembles throughout the Bay area. He is also a soloist and
works with several churches and chamber groups in the area. Jason has
been teaching trumpet for over twenty years and has many successful
students who have gone on to professional careers in music and who have
won competitions and auditions. As a teacher, Jason focuses on basic
After
many years of performing, I opened Harps Etc., the only full service
harp store in California and began a full time teaching studio. I have
students of all ages and abilities from age 4 to their 80's.
I have
been fortunate to have students who have gone on to become professional
players. My goal is to take you to where you want to be on the harp.
Many of my students play for fun, with community orchestras, in our harp
ensembles and recitals.
My passion for music began at an early age. I would walk down the
street and sing at the top of my lungs hoping that I would be
discovered. Life happened and non parental support for my love of
singing had me choose a different life style. Then later in life I
decided that I needed to fulfil my live's dream. I went back to school
and studied under a wonderful supportive voice teacher who has become my
mentor.
My goal is to help any student who has a passion for singing
I teach a fast way to learn piano and a very effective method for
reading music called, "Rapid Progress." I am not only skilled in
teaching piano in the classical and popular style, but can also teach
commercial songwriting. I have composed and directed a three act musical
for the College of Marin. So, if you like, you can learn how to write
music, too.
I am trained as a pianist and a composer, so I know how
to teach in a way that enables you to progress rapidly. There are many
I have taught private piano lessons to students of all ages, including
adult beginners and pre-schoolers, and have taught music theory, music
appreciation and piano at the university level. My most recent
institutional associations were with the Crowden Music Center in
Berkeley and with the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts in New
Orleans. I am an experienced composer and arranger and have worked
successfully with chamber music groups. I am a Bach worshiper. While
primarily focused on classical music, I have taught pop music and
Irina Carrenca received her Bachelor of Music, in Piano Performance from the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music, Argentina.
She won numerous awards in Piano Competitions in Buenos Aires and in the United States.
She has concertized extensively as a soloist and with Chamber Music Ensembles.
Participant at the O Solo Milhaud Marathon, Centennial Celebration.
Church Pianist in San Francisco, CA.
Pianist for the Peninsula Arts Music Association, Foster City.
She
has been a Faculty Member at the San Francisco Community Music Center
5th generation Californian.
Performed with many Bay Area and Western State opera companies as well as soloed with many Bay Area choral organizations.
Spent two years teaching and performing in Germany.
All of my current students have come to me through word-of-mouth.
This is my first "advertisement".
Born and raised in Michigan, I have been a music lover all of my life. I
started playing trumpet in 5th grade and never looked back. While in
San Francisco working on my Masters degree in trumpet performance I was a
soloist with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the Palo Alto
Chamber Orchestra. I love the trumpet and am committed to passing on the
knowledge and helping students find success in music.