Adult

Douglas Rioth

Studied Piano from age 6, Harp from age 15. Attended Interlochen Arts Academy studying harp with Elisa Smith Dickon. Attended Cleveland Institute of Music studying harp with Alice Chalifoux. Principal Harp of the Indianapolis Symphony from 1975-1981, Principal Harp of the San Francisco Symphony since 1981. Harp Instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music sine 2007. Harp Coach of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra since 1981.

Janet Campbell

I am a professional classical singer and voice teacher, as well as a professional pianist and vocal accompanist. I perform frequently as a guest soloist with orchestras and Choral Societies and as an Opera singer with various Opera companies.

Patricia Mahadevi

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

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".

Kevin McLaughlin

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.

Heidi Moss

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.

Jay Pierson

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!