Adam's String Shack is now located at 4444 Piedmont Ave Oakland inside of Mountain Music Store. We offer all kinds of string instrument repair: guitar repairs, ukulele repairs, bass repairs, violin repairs, etc. Inside of Mountain Music Store, you can also find music lessons taught at every level, as well as rentals and vintage gear for sale! From storage to stage we specialize in high quality repairs. "Life is not good when your guitar is broke!" Let Adam fix it!
I offer individualized, private piano lessons for children (7+) and adults, in person or online. Learn to play the music in your heart in a fun, creative, and inspiring environment! Please note that my teaching roster is currently full, and I am not accepting new students at this time. Please check back in 2026 for availability.
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COVID-19 update: I offer lessons via ZOOM or in-person (masked). Adult students must be fully vaccinated for in-person lessons. I offer personalized lessons to students of all ages (adults included!) studying guitar, drum set, ukulele, and electric bass guitar in my home studio in the Laurel District of Oakland. Styles include pop/rock, blues, folk/traditional, indie, country, classic rock, punk/metal, and classical. We learn traditional note reading/theory, tabs, chords, strumming, fingerpicking, improvisation, scales, composition/songwriting and rhythmic notation as well as how to learn songs by ear. My goal is to help each student obtain the skills to play (or compose!) the songs they love. It is a treat to watch my students become confident musicians with the ability to express themselves with passion.
We specialize in vintage and new gear and offer in-house string instrument repairs, and outsourced repairs for band instruments, amps, synths, pedals, and turntables. We match students to teachers, offering private music, composition, and recording lessons for children and adults - beginner through advanced. Our products include hand-crafted and customized instruments from local artisans (guitars and ukuleles, amps, drums, and more). We carry guitars, basses, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, synths, recording and PA gear, home stereo components and more! We also offer sound consulting services for anyone looking to economically and effectively install, maintain, or idealize professional sound installations (i.e. churches, night clubs). Come check us out!
All styles of electric and acoustic guitar, music theory and songwriting. Beginning to advanced students of all ages are welcome!
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A private drum teacher for over 10 years, based in Oakland, CA, I am a lover of music and I share that passion with my students of all ages, from beginner to advanced levels. My lessons are fun and motivational, encouraging students to perform the best they can while enjoying the learning process. I am patient, and I am a big believer in improvisation to improve creativity and confidence. I expect students to practice the techniques they learn and come prepared for each lesson. I recognize and embrace the fact that each student has a unique learning path, and I work with them to develop individual lesson plans determined by their level and musical interests. Music styles I teach include: Rock, Pop, Funk, Metal, Punk, Reggae, Drum and Bass, Electronic, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop & RnB, Country, Blues
I.R. Guitar Lessons is an East Bay music school dedicated to students of all ages. We provide our students with the opportunity to create lifelong passion via lessons in guitar, piano, voice, and drums. We employ the finest, experienced, most well-educated teachers in the Bay Area, with each of our instructors having completed at minimum a bachelor's degree, and often times a master's or doctoral program. Our teachers can cover any style, including Classical, Rock, Pop, Folk and Jazz, and are well equipped to help you achieve your musical goals. No matter your aspirations, whether they are learning to play, mastering your favorite song, or performing at Carnegie Hall, I.R. Guitar Lessons will get you there.
I've been playing flute my entire life. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for music with all ages and being witness to the uplifting effect it has on everyone ! I am very flexible with different learning styles and goals. It's deeply fulfilling to witness students finding their voice through the flute.
