Margo Lockwood

I have been a piano teacher for more than 30 years. I'm also a jazz vocalist and I teach many styles of music. My students have excelled at the Music Teachers Association of California Certificate of Merit examinations and have benefited from my deep background in music in both teaching and performance. Along with developing classical music interpretations, I weave theory, composition, and jazz styles into the learning process. Rhythmic acuity, literacy, and enjoyment are enhanced with percussion instruments and movement. The fun way! I enjoy helping students
realize their musical dreams, so instruction is always tailored to each individual.

I hold an M.A in choral conducting from California State University, Los Angeles, a B.A. in Music from California State University San Jose, and an Orff Certificate from UC Santa Cruz. Previously, I directed the elementary music program at Windrush School in El Cerrito, where I taught piano, in addition to arranging and conducting the music for two elementary choruses, and a middle school jazz choir. I have worked professionally as a jazz singer, studied classical vocal repertoire, and perform when the opportunity arises. I conducted for the San Francisco Girls Chorus School where I directed the Level II Ensemble, the Preparatory Chorus, and coordinated a choral program in the San Francisco public schools.

I have maintained a thriving, private piano studio for 30 years in El Cerrito.