| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Matoush Melodies-From Bach to Rock!
4.9 (19)
About this pro
I am a professional piano teacher, composer, and performer with a BA in classical piano performance, over 30 years experience playing, and advanced technique offering quality, expertise, and experience.
My main goal is to make sure my students learn to love music as I do and to get them excited about music. **PLEASE CALL/TEXT/EMAIL ME TO INQUIRE ABOUT LESSONS. I have over 12 years of experience teaching piano privately, performing, and composing and work with a musical group performing and composing my original music. I have two available spots left so please contact me quickly to ensure a spot.
-BA in Classical Piano Performance
-12 years of private piano instruction from a Rachmaninoff specialist
-Studied composition and songwriting at Berklee College of Music in Boston, the best school in the country for composition/songwriting
-Accepted into many piano master classes and earned numerous scholarships, among them one at the University of the Pacific
-Due to 12 years of private instruction and over 30 years of playing experience, my technique is very advanced and I can teach advanced students.
-Work with students on technique, theory, sight-reading, and ear training and make sure they learn important representative classical pieces
-Assist with preparation for the MTAC Certificate of Merit exam if parents/students have interest.
-Customize my lessons to fit the unique needs and interests of students
-Students have an opportunity to play in two recitals a year on a gorgeous Steinway grand at a beautiful recital hall.
-Composer and performer; my band just released a music video based on one of my original piano compositions (classical/rock/popular mash-ups and original compositions) which can be seen on YouTube. We are currently working on a CD.
**PLEASE CALL/TEXT/EMAIL ME TO INQUIRE ABOUT LESSONS.
I AM A THUMBTACK "TOP PRO," which means I've been hired more than 96% of other teachers, have better reviews, and have more reviews.
I love working with adults and children on a one-on-one basis, and am kind, patient, and understand the importance of positive feedback for the new learner.
I give 200% to each lesson and truly care about the progress of my students. I make sure that you or your child is entertained, motivated, excited, and inspired by my teaching and playing. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love for a living. There is nothing more exciting to me than watching a student learn to play and passing on my passion for music to others.
12 years in business
37 hires on Thumbtack
1 employee
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Himani P.
Toby is an amazing professional and an excellent teacher. She focuses on learning the technicalities which makes it easier to understand the complex nature of piano. I have had very good experience with her through and through.
Mar 27, 2018VerifiedLouise P.
Toby work well with my talkative 7 year old. She is calmly able to get him to refocus when he goes astray. He is progressing really well.
Jun 23, 2017Verified
FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?Contact me via phone to set up a trial lesson so we can go over what you would like me to focus on for your child's musical education. We can answer questions about methodologies, schedules, etc. over phone or text.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?BA in classical piano performance at a young age and multiple performance scholarships, master classes from the University of the Pacific at age 15. 12 years of private classical piano lessons from Ashland Rachmaninoff specialist Cynthia Whittier. Songwriting/Composition Training from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston Multiple performances as a soloist Currently working with my band on a music video for YouTube and a CD; will be performing songs from it next year Jazz piano studies with local jazz pianists Debbie Poyres (from the Berkeley Jazz College) and Martan Mann.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?I began teaching in my late teens as a classical piano performance major many years ago.
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