I have 46 years of drumming experience, most as a professional. I love playing, but my passion is teaching others which I have been doing for the past 25 years. I am great with kids, and I have taught many adults. I have numerous students who developed into pro drumm
Christopher is Bay Area musician creating moving, fun, and unforgettable moments playing guitar at your event. With many awards, including winning the Andy Summers competition, Christopher creates and plays top 40 music in an instrumental guitar style.
I teach Guitar and Bass. All ages and most styles. For young students, I teach note reading and school jazz band chart reading skills. For others I teach in a comprehensive way that allows you to continue on your own after a period of lessons, with a powerful skill set including how to study, learn, practice, and grow. Education plus fun!
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We specialize in teaching all ages and skill levels of piano, as well as all styles of piano. Our speciality is our teaching style - formed individually for each student to provide the best instruction for each person's learning style and practice habits. We also offer both online and in-person lessons, at your home or at one of ours.
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Ruth Gerson has taught "Singing, Songwriting and Performance" at Princeton University as a Forbes College Fellow. She is the founder of San Francisco Vocal Coaching and the creator of The Singingbelt System. She currently teaches private lessons and classes in singing and songwriting online and in-person in Los Gatos, CA. Her students have appeared on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Disney, VH-1, MTV and American Idol. She has also helped her young adult students prepare, audition and gain acceptance to Berklee College of Music, USC (Thornton), UCLA, Univ. of Miami (Frost), Carnegie Mellon Conservatory, NYU (Steinhardt & Tisch) and Boston University. Testimonials: “I felt as if I was driving around on square, wooden wheels. Within a couple of weeks, I had smooth, round tires… It’s a revelation.” -Matt Johnson, Matt & Kim, www.MattandKim.com “Ruth is the best vocal coach I have ever worked with. She has helped me improve my singing, and learn to take care of my voice. The Singingbelt helped me understand quickly how to use my diaphragm and support my voice. Ruth’s coaching was essential preparing for American Idol and college auditions – I love working with her!” -Remi Wolf, Island Records, www.RemiWolf.com “5 hour rehearsal. Voice feels good. I am so grateful for all you have taught me. Your guidance on this project has been a godsend. It’s also been a lot of fun.” -David Ellison, Royal Crescent Mob
Teaching all ages how to keep a steady beat and have fun while playing the drums.
