Private Guitar Lessons

Harmony Road Music School is proud to offer group guitar classes for students ages 5-adult as well as private lessons from instructors whose own musical styles range from Classical to Rock.

The Music School office is located inside the front door of Piedmont Piano Company. Please feel free to drop by any time during regular office hours or leave a message or a note and we will respond promptly. Click here for current office hours.


For the telephone numbers of teachers listed here, call 510-652-1222 or email oaklandharmonyroad@yahoo.com.

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 Ins
titute 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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