High School

Piano
Patricia has developed a new piano method for young students, ages 5 to 7 yrs. It's called Sing and Play; which uses the voice to learn music and then play it on the piano with good form in a musical way. It is based on Kodaly's vision for teaching music to everyone.

This method is adapted to older students and adults as well. It results in the student processing the music differently and more musically. Learning is easier, and challenging musicianship skills are easily developed.

Mikako Endo is a piano teacher and composer, born in Tokyo, Japan. She comes from three generations of professional jazz musicians. She received her B.M. in Music Education and Composition from Tokyo Gakugei Univ. and her M.A. from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In Japan, she was not only a popular piano teacher, but also produced several successful music videos. Since arriving in the U.S. she has worked as an audio engineer, provided computer animations for the CD-ROM "Children of the Cranes", and composed music for it and for two CD-ROM games, "Gazillionaire" and "Zapitalism".

Please see my web site for a biography.
http://www.hearandnowaudio.com/Mark_Nemoyten/About_Me.html

Kevin McLaughlin, trumpet, has studied and worked professionally in Seattle, Los Angeles and the Twin Cities. His teachers include Armando Ghitalla (Boston Symphony), Robert Nagel (Yale University), and Manny Laureano (Minnesota Orchestra). For three years he performed in the Raimund Theater Orchestra in Vienna, Austria, indulging his love for traditional operetta. He has taught on the faculties of St. Olaf College and at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

I believe that the most aesthetically pleasing singing is also the most physiologically correct way of singing. It is a simple and free process: using our bodies as instruments, we can bring much joy to others and ourselves. I like to lay a technical foundation using sound pedagogic principles, then at the end of the lesson, sing various repertoire and employ performing techniques (dramatic, language, and right-brained fun (:) to bring out the best in a singer.

Have no fear! While one on one instruction may seem intimidating, it is not, it is FULFILLING!
I teach students of all levels, from the very beginning, to the professional level. It is my joy and responsibility to help you realize your potential as a singer and a musician. I am a pianist, so you have an accompanist at every lesson. Recitals in the beautiful Old First Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. If you need to prepare an audition, just need a vocal tune up, or want to begin or continue vocal study, my experience and energy can help you on your way!

Visit website for bio www.angelopianoduo.com

Since 1985 I have performed in vocal, solo, and chamber music recitals throughout the Bay area with ensembles: Trio della Rosa, Montage, and with members of the Kronos Quartet, S.F. Symphony, S.F. Ballet and the S.F. Opera Orchestra. Worked as staff accompanist and vocal coach at Notre Dame (Belmont); as accompanist for the San Francisco Lyric Choir; and accompanist for "Bass Bash" summer music programs with Barry Green. I was on the faculty at the Marin Music Conservatory teaching private piano from 1995-2008.

Seth Affoumado Musician

Seth Affoumado's teaching methods are fun & non conventional.

Private drum lessons are 1/2 an hour for children 6-10 years old, 45-60 minutes for older students. Students are encouraged to listen to beats they want to learn and are tutored on how to achieve positive results.

Using the book "Stick Control" as a learning tool, students learn counting, basic rhythms, and hand coordination.

I encourage students to use a pad and full drum kit.