In addition to performing and recording for the past 30 years, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with students in private lessons and masterclasses, and by coaching ensembles. I focus on the following aspects of musicianship: Fingerboard navigation and memorization Music reading and sight-reading skills Creating practice regimens and forming good habits Identifying and releasing dysfunctional tension Fullness, roundness and power of tone Development of speed and accuracy of scales and arpeggios Rhythmic precision and how to use metronome as a tool Musicality, including phrasing, vibrato, rubato, color and articulation Choosing repertoire for concert programs, recordings, auditions, etc. Dealing with performance anxiety In addition to technical proficiency, I try to guide my students toward a strong and convincing interpretation of their repertoire. My students have won awards at the United States International Music Competition, Junior Bach Festival, South Bay Guitar Society Adjudication, ABRSM, and the Royal Conservatory examinations. Some were accepted and continued their studies at various music schools including the Peabody Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory and Juilliard Pre-College. I often give master classes at various music institutions around the country. I specialize in teaching students of various ages and levels: from children to adults. My students range from beginners to professional musicians.
Paisley Kim is a professional violinist and educator based in San Francisco. Her musicianship has been shaped by intensive early training and refined through performance-centered study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She works actively as an orchestral and chamber musician, with experience spanning solo performance, historically informed performance, and professional recording projects. Paisley offers private violin lessons for students of all ages and levels, with an emphasis on healthy technique, clear sound production, and thoughtful musical development. Lessons are individualized and supportive, focusing on building strong fundamentals, effective practice strategies, and musical confidence. Instruction is informed by both performance experience and academic teaching, creating a balanced and professional learning environment for beginners, advancing students, and adult learners alike. In addition to private instruction, Paisley Kim works professionally as a violinist for weddings, private events, and special occasions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work spans a versatile repertoire including classical, religious, film, contemporary, and popular music. She provides solo violin and chamber music performances and offers repertoire consultation and musical planning to ensure each event is thoughtfully and musically tailored. Her approach is professional, flexible, and detail-oriented from initial consultation through performance.
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Piano lessons for children, teens and adults for all levels (beginner to advanced). Experienced and patient teacher. Email or call me to schedule an assessment and a free trial lesson.
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Holiday Special: Buy one lesson get one free: I am the 2023 San Francisco Arts Commission grantee for San Francisco Artist. I feel: Music is the gateway to eternal happiness. My students learn how to play and perform in the musical genres of Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, Fiddling, and Rock. Students also learn music theory, composition and songwriting.
I’ve always viewed myself as a very different piano teacher. I come from the place of an artistic and musical background as my elements of music are, the joy and the love of whom you are teaching because each client whether young or old have special qualities. Looking at each person as an individual and creating a safe space of learning inquiring how their minds, and personality work, whether adult or child. It it there that you find the most fascinating person that wants to learn music! I also incorporate poetry, writing, art to music listening because I feel that if you incorporate any kind of other artistic outlet and you bring it to your music student it also tells me a lot about your personality and that’s how I not on;y create the relationship I build with each client but It lends itself to finding the style of music that each person wishes to learn. Music is an art, teaching is an art and building a relationship is the most exquisite form of that learning process. Please email for inquiries: [email protected]
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