Introduction: Hello! My name is Chris, and I am a professional and experienced piano teacher. I would love to share my passion with you and/or your children. I use an easy-to-understand, fun, and exciting teaching style that meets your own personal goals.
My education and experience:
- I received both my BM and MM in Classical Piano Performance at San Francisco State University
- Doctoral candidate, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2009-2010; GPA: 3.27
- Awards received: first place winner of the Annual Concerto Competition at UMKC; first place winner in the Avalos Competition; and winner of the Annual Concerto Competition at SFSU
- I am currently the music teacher at a private school in Danville and have been with them since 2011
- I have been teaching private piano lessons since 2008
I work until 3:00 p.m. in Danville Monday through Friday and take a long 2-hour lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and would be happy to do lessons in the area after work or during my lunch break. When I am done with work and/or private lessons near Danville, I commute home to Oakland and then am available to teach in the Oakland area in the evening (or any locations on the way). I am very flexible and would love to make it as easy as possible for you.
In the convenience of your own home, my charge is $35/half hour or $65/hour.
I look forward to meeting you!
"Music is so important. It says things your heart can't say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns frowns into smiles, and vice versa with the most awakening forms of expression."