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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Our
teachers who teach one-on-one private lessons are private contractors.
We refer students to them, and they rent teaching space from us.
They all manage their own rates and schedules. When you call or
visit the music school office for a teacher referral, we will give
you one or two names and phone numbers. If the first teacher(s)
don't work out for scheduling or any other reasons, please ask us
again, as we have a number of instructors.
Most
lessons are given in our studios at the Piedmont Piano Company,
at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Pleasant Valley Road. Some
of our teachers also teach at another location certain days.
Some
instruments (i.e. drums, violin, trumpet) are taught at other locations. |
GUITAR
TEACHERS
(alphabetical order)
Dix
Bruce
Teaches Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass
Dix is a musician, composer, writer and award-winning guitarist.
Dix has written over 40 music instruction books and recorded four
instructional videos. He performs and records with a variety of
Bay Area based musical groups in varied styles from traditional
American country and folk to bluegrass to swing to rock and jazz.
He has been teaching music to students of all ages and styles since
the early 1970s in groups and in private lessons. Dix’s philosophy
of teaching is to guide the student to discovering the joy and fun
of music. Visit Dix's website.
Leo
Garcia
KinderGuitar
Group guitar classes for children 5-10. This popular program provides
a wonderful introduction to the guitar and the world of music. Small
groups enable young students to experience early success and have
fun, while the specially-designed curriculum guides them to complete
musical development. The program encourages parental involvement,
includes two seasonal recitals, and guarantees lots of fun in the
classroom. A prize-winning guitarist, Leo Garcia has earned several
degrees in music from Yale University and the New England Conservatory.
Inquire/enroll directly with director, Leo Garcia 510-547-9672.
Jason
Greenwald
Jason Greenwald has studied Classical, Spanish and Latin American
Guitar at Sonoma State University, San Francisco State University
and The San Francisco
Conservatory of Music. He holds music degrees in Performance and
Education. His Children's Basic Guitar Program starts with the Mel
Bay book. Jason adds his own arrangements of popular tunes as supplements.
Ages range from 8-13. His focus is not exclusively on chords or
melody, but mixing melody and harmony to make complete and interesting
pieces of music. This style is called Solo Guitar and is adapted
so that a student can play with either a pick or finger-style. He
also teaches adults interested in the study of classical guitar.
Barry
Solomon
Barry has been playing guitar for 37 years, and teaching and performing
for 27 years. He is equally adept playing pop, jazz, classical,
rock, folk and country styles. His teaching method involves a systematic
study of music fundamentals, while at the same time being flexible
with students’ particular musical interests. Barry has vast
experience in various teaching contexts, such as schools, music
camps, workshops, and music festivals. In addition to private lessons,
Barry teaches group guitar classes for adults and teens.
Glenn
Staller
Teaching professionally for 23 years, Glenn has created a strong
method to develop the playing and musicianship skills of his students.
Students will explore many musical styles from classical to flamenco
to jazz to blues, giving them an understanding in the diversities
in playing the guitar. Specific and in-depth study of one particular
style is suggested after the student has learned the fundamentals.
Glenn has formally study with such masters as Rey de la Torre and
Chuscales and given concerts at Davies Symphony Hall, Kennedy Center
in D.C. Visit Glenn's website.
Robe
Williams
Robe teaches rock, jazz, funk and blues guitar styles while focusing
on basic to advanced musi theory, fret board basics and improvisation
skills. Robe has recorded and toured for various Major/Indie music
labels and he currently records and performs with his group, R.
Will & One Life. Robe also teaches composition and harmony for
those who want a deeper understanding of musical forms and arranging.
Ben
Zadan
Ben received his BFA from the California Institute
of the Arts in 2002. He has performed on guitar and piano at many
venues in the Los Angeles area, including the Derby and the Temple
Bar. In addition to his training on guitar and piano, Ben has studied
world music styles from many renowned masters. He has performed
with the Burat Wangi Balinese Gamelan led by Pak Nyoman Wenten at
the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Herbst Theatre, two performances
in Bali, as well as countless other shows throughout California.
In the spring of 2000 Ben built a classical guitar. In 2001, Ben
performed with Charlie Haden and The Liberation Jazz Ensemble. Ben
is a patient, dedicated, experienced teacher who enjoys sharing
the gift of music. He custom tailors his teaching technique to the
individual student, utilizing all of his training to make every
lesson extensive and enjoyable.
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