My passion for music began at an early age. I would walk down the
street and sing at the top of my lungs hoping that I would be
discovered. Life happened and non parental support for my love of
singing had me choose a different life style. Then later in life I
decided that I needed to fulfil my live's dream. I went back to school
and studied under a wonderful supportive voice teacher who has become my
mentor.
My goal is to help any student who has a passion for singing
I teach a fast way to learn piano and a very effective method for
reading music called, "Rapid Progress." I am not only skilled in
teaching piano in the classical and popular style, but can also teach
commercial songwriting. I have composed and directed a three act musical
for the College of Marin. So, if you like, you can learn how to write
music, too.
I am trained as a pianist and a composer, so I know how
to teach in a way that enables you to progress rapidly. There are many
I have taught private piano lessons to students of all ages, including
adult beginners and pre-schoolers, and have taught music theory, music
appreciation and piano at the university level. My most recent
institutional associations were with the Crowden Music Center in
Berkeley and with the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts in New
Orleans. I am an experienced composer and arranger and have worked
successfully with chamber music groups. I am a Bach worshiper. While
primarily focused on classical music, I have taught pop music and
Irina Carrenca received her Bachelor of Music, in Piano Performance from the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music, Argentina.
She won numerous awards in Piano Competitions in Buenos Aires and in the United States.
She has concertized extensively as a soloist and with Chamber Music Ensembles.
Participant at the O Solo Milhaud Marathon, Centennial Celebration.
Church Pianist in San Francisco, CA.
Pianist for the Peninsula Arts Music Association, Foster City.
She
has been a Faculty Member at the San Francisco Community Music Center
5th generation Californian.
Performed with many Bay Area and Western State opera companies as well as soloed with many Bay Area choral organizations.
Spent two years teaching and performing in Germany.
All of my current students have come to me through word-of-mouth.
This is my first "advertisement".
Born and raised in Michigan, I have been a music lover all of my life. I
started playing trumpet in 5th grade and never looked back. While in
San Francisco working on my Masters degree in trumpet performance I was a
soloist with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the Palo Alto
Chamber Orchestra. I love the trumpet and am committed to passing on the
knowledge and helping students find success in music.
Monica Williams teaches private flute lessons to students of all ages and levels. Lessons are catered to meet every individual's needs. Students will learn techniques to improve technique, tone, rhythm, musicality, breathe control and posture all while playing music they love! Many of my students have placed first chair in school bands, Berkeley Youth Orchestra, Diablo Valley Regional Orchestra, and Northern California County Honor Band. My students have won concerto competitions such as the SOTA Concerto Competition and the BYO Concerto Competition.
Nick Burdick is a professional Singer, Trumpet player, and Conductor. He has sung with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, American Bach Soloists, the Luther College Nordic Choir, and the Monteverdi Consort. As a trumpet player, he has played for the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, Saratoga Symphony, Mill Valley Philharmonic, and Musica Nova. His conducting credits include the Northern Arizona Youth Orchestra, NAU Wind Ensemble, NAU Collegiate Band and NAU Symphony Orchestra. He is currently studying voice with Karen Clark.
Brenda is internationally recognized for her oboe, english horn and oboe d’amore teaching skills, and remains as devoted to total beginners as she is to advanced players. Every lesson is fun! She’s taught master classes throughout the United States and worldwide and has built both her teaching and playing careers on versatility, making the oboe and its music accessible to almost any audience.