Adult

Ryan Stohs has lived the majority of his life with a pair of drumsticks
in his hands: starting in 1985 with drum set lessons, through 12 years
of drum corps, into the percussion program at San Jose State University,
and on to teaching, writing, and performing all across the country.
Ryan
has experience performing with all styles of musical groups, from duos
and trios to orchestras and drum corps. He has a passion for musical
theatre and has most recently been the drummer for all of the musicals

Bruce Loeb is an experienced teacher and performer who offers piano lessons that develop musicianship, sight-reading and technique.

Learning how to produce a beautiful tone allows you to hear music better and to develop the ability to play with presence and a sense of being centered in your whole body.

I love teaching and performing - and I do a lot of both!
I have been
teaching in the Bay Area for over a decade, and I also perform regularly
with Opera Santa Barbara's innovative education outreach program, The
Opera Lab. I perform locally and abroad -- I have sung in Spoleto,
Italy, for two summers and bring my expertise in Italian into lessons.
I
teach children and adults - anyone who has a passion for singing and
wants to learn! I help you create a solid technique rooted in a free

Professional Music Educator (excellent references) with almost 20 years
of experience , ages 4 1/2 and up. Seniors are welcomed. No need to drive
to a studio, you save time and on gas. I specialize in working with
beginners and truly help students,helping them to discover how to feel
comfortable at the piano,develop good reading and listening skills,learn
how to practice, and understand some theoretical aspects of
music. Recitals are being held twice (at least) a year in 1 of music

Classical guitarist & lutenist, Adam Cockerham, was a finalist in
the Carmel Society Instrumental Competition where his performance was
regarded as being "beautifully and effortlessly executed" by Peninsula
Reviews. He recently performed alongside such guitar luminaries as
Sergio Assad, David Tanenbaum, Marc Teicholz, Lawrence Ferrara, &
Peppindo D'Agustino in the world premiere performance of Assad's
"Wednesdays at Sugar."

I am an enthusiastic and creative person who truly enjoys sharing the
gift of music with a particular emphasis on the harp. I leave my
student after each lesson with technical and repertoire expectations.
Several of my students have gone on to entertain many different groups
as well as perform with orchestras in the North Bay.

 I am a
veteran music teacher in the public schools, with extensive musical
connections throughout the Bay Area. I have played and taught violin,
viola, clarinet and saxophone professionally in orchestras and jazz
bands. I educate the Whole Musician; I instruct in music reading,
instrumental technique and general music appreciation. I will come to
your home (I do not have a studio.)
Besides, teaching, I conduct the
most innovative and family-friendly community orchestra in the Bay Area,

A graduate of the American Boychoir School and Westminster Choir College
of Princeton, New Jersey, Marco Antonio Melendez has been recognized as
an award winning singer and recording artist throughout the states of
Texas and New Jersey. Beginning his conducting and teacher career at
age fifteen, Melendez has lead choirs, taught seminars, and has been a
guest artist for churches and music programs throughout country.
Currently, he serves as Director of Music Ministries and Accompanist at

www.guitarkenbrown.com
bio is on my website.

In my teaching studio I am dedicated to sharing my love for creating music and finding the right musical path for each student. I believe that every person should have the opportunity to learn an instrument, learn the language of music, and discover how exciting and FUN it is to play! I accept students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and work with you/your child's interests and musical desires to design a lesson that fulfills your individual goals and provides you/your child with a balanced musical background.