I have been teaching piano at my studio in Vallejo since1990 (and before that in San Francisco). I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance from San Francisco State University, and am a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California. I have extensive experience as piano soloist and accompanist, as church organist, and in musical theater. I offer a comprehensive program of piano technique and repertoire, ear training, and music theory. While my approach is essentially classical, and study of the classic repertoire is a key component of it, my aim is to develop independent musicians who have a command of the instrument and an understanding of how music works, so that they can take up any style that interests them or develop their own style. Through the MTAC I offer the Certificate of Merit program, for those who want tangible evidence of their progress; there is also the opportunity to participate in competitions and recitals.
Dr. Avloni's students perform in state, national and international competitions, recitals, festivals, and charitable community events, and participate in tests including state tests (CM of the MTAC), national tests, (Piano Guild), as well as international tests (ABRSM, RCM, RSM). Her students have won hundreds of awards at piano competitions, performed at the Carnegie Hall in New York as well as at other concert venues. Dr. Avloni's students have also gone on to study at Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Columbia, Duke, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UCLA amongst other universities.
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At Petaluma School of Music, our goal is to provide a haven of music discovery for Petaluma residents. This is a place where folks of all ages can learn! We offer private vocal and instrumental instruction, songwriting, and group music classes several times a week. Please visit our website and call us anytime- we invite you to join us in the musical experience!
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Liz Stires is currently teaching guitar and vocal basics, and coaching individual songwriters and ensembles. She leads weekly harmony groups utilizing her own vocal arrangements of a wide variety of popular songs along with her own original music. Liz helps her students find their voices, write their songs, and then provides support and accompaniment in regular showcase performances.
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Piano Lessons for Every Age, Taught by a USC Thornton Graduate Piano lessons in San Anselmo that help each student find their own creativity, in a way that's structured, fun and imaginative. Students learn to read music, feel the rhythm and discover the joy of making sound. Lessons draw on both classical and contemporary music, so learning feels natural. Music theory, composition and improvisation are part of every student's training. Cristina graduated cum laude from the USC Thornton School of Music and is a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC). Students can take part in recitals, Certificate of Merit exams, competitions and workshops.
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