Flute Diane Grubbe (415) 794-2575 Victoria Hauk (619) 985-2739 victoriahauk@icould.com Gail Edwards (650) 359-5668 flutege@sbcglobal.net http://www.gailedwards-flute.com Flutist Gail Edwards has both an active life as a performer and teacher. She is currently on the music faculty at San Francisco State University, the University of San Francisco and the (High) School of the Arts in San Francisco. Her home studio, GEMS, is also very active. All Ms. Edwards' students have many performance opportunities throughout the year including at SF City Hall, the national anthem for the SF Giants and a variety of other venues. In both 2007 and 2003, flute choirs under the direction of Ms. Edwards were selected to perform at the National Flute Association's annual convention. This year her group from SF State will be performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since receiving her Masters degree from the San Francisco Conservatory, Ms. Edwards has performed with many of the Bay Area's premier ensembles including the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. She is currently a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet orchestras, as well as the Napa and Modesto symphonies. Amanda Hahn (415) 846 - 4710 amandajhahn@hotmail.com Flutist Amanda Hahn currently teaches woodwinds at the French American International School, as well as privately. She is in her 10th year on the faculty of the San Francisco Community Music Center, teaching flute and recorder. Having lived and taught in the Bay Area for 12 years now, her previous experience and training was in Boston. She is also a certified teacher in the Orff Schulwerk approach. She holds a Flute Performance degree from Boston University, and her Masters degree from the SF Conservatory of Music. Amanda freelances in the area as an orchestral player and recitalist. Galen Green (206) 235-4151 galen@galengreen.com John Stafford (415) 388 - 5247 Kyoko Kimura (559) 269 - 7502 cell (SF) Dave Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home washman@earthlink.net Professional musician for 25 years, playing for a variety of broadway shows like Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and others. Also accompanied musicians like Natalie Cole, James Brown, Frank Sinatra and more. If your son or daughter would like to learn to play any woodwind instrument or improve their current skill, I would like to help. Clarinet Morgan Nilsen (415) 603-9596 morgank.n@gmail.com Eastman School of Music graduate Morgan Nilsen studied with the former principal of the NY Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and now teaches beginner clarinet to all ages in the Bay Area. Nilsen has been teaching clarinet lessons at the San Francisco School for six years and is an active and versatile performer in the Bay Area in the Balkan, Turkish, Colombian Cumbia genres and more. Ricki R. Nelson (916) 342-1142 RickiRNelson@aol.com Clarinetist Ricki Nelson is currently finishing up his final year at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a candidate for the Masters of Music Degree. In 2006, he earned his Bachelors in Music Performance at California State University, Sacramento. Born and raised in Sacramento, Ricki's first steps as a musician were with the alto saxophone; he later took up the clarinet starting in ninth grade. Having a diverse background in musical training, his main mentors have included Capitol Jazz Project's Mike McMullen, former Sacramento Symphony clarinetist Deborah Pittman, and is studying currently with Luis Baez of the San Francisco Symphony. He has also taken lessons with Laurie Friedman, Jonathan Cohler, Diane Maltester, Michael Norsworthy, and has participated in Masterclasses with Frank Cohen, Scott Anderson, E. Michael Richards, and most recently, Karl Leister of the Berlin Philharmonic. Ricki has six years of teaching experience that includes private lessons, ensemble directing, large class presentations, and has worked with a variety of ability and age levels ranging from middle school to early collegiate. Ricki now resides in San Francisco. Tom Greisser (415) 218-3196 Galen Green (206) 235-4151 galen@galengreen.com William Wysocki (512) 680 - 1927 wwysocki@gmail.com David Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home Jerome (Jerry) Simas (415) 409 - 6638 home (510) 703 - 6882 cell jcsimas@pacbell.net Marcus Stephens (510) 290 - 1526 Karla Avila (415) 378 - 1466 www.karlaavila.com John Stafford (415) 388 - 5247 Mark G. Sowlakis (415) 564 - 4936 markos@cruzio.com www.markosmusic.com Saxophone Tom Greisser (415) 218-3196 "I am offering lessons, for all ages and skill levels, on saxophone(alto, tenor and baritone) and Bb clarinet. I have been a professional musician for 18 years. The Best-known groups with which I have worked regularly include Brass Monkey Brass Band, the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, and the New Morty Show. I studied clarinet privately for four years with Richard Joiner (former principal clarinetist of the Denver Symphony Orchestra) and saxophone privately with Art Bouton (through the Univeristy of Redlands) and Hal Stein (at Standford)." "What I bring to all my students is a petient, empathetic approach. With beginners, I emphasize the basics: getting a good sound, developing sight reading skills, and learning to play rhythmically complex passages. I have also taught students jazz improvisation, both in private lessons and at Stanford Jazz Camp. The method books I use are helpful and very affordable, and I often create my own exercises tailored to an individual's goals and needs." Joe Schillaci (415) 203-4134 schillacisf@gmail.com Tony Peebles (215) 668-4517 Joe Cohen (415) 286-4639 cohensax@yahoo.com Patrick Wolff wolffjazz@gmail.com www.patrickwolffmusic.com Galen Green (206) 235-4151 galen@galengreen.com Totter Tod (303) 818-6313 Rodrigo Santic (510)926-5009 (se habla espanol) rsantic@gmail.com Nick Rous (415) 426 - 9642 nickrous9@gmail.com Nick Rous was born 1977 in San Francisco and began studying clarinet at age 10 and saxophone at age 13. His first professional gig was in 1993, and he has been working ever since, perfroming Jazz, Salsa, Funk, Calypso, Bossa Nova, Samba, Pagogde and Reggae. In 2001 Nick graduated from Sonoma State University, Cum Laude and with distinction (the Jazz Department's award), with a BA in Jazz Studies. He has been teaching since 1999, guest taught at Lick Wilmerding High School in 2003 and is currently on faculty at the Blue Bear School of Music in Fort Mason. The groups and individual artist Nick played with include T. Carson (piano for the Count Basie "Ghost" Band), Ben Miller (lead tenor sax for the Duke Ellington Orchestra), Doug Beavers (trombonist and arranger for Eddie Palmieri), Orchesta Kalichin, Rumba Cafe, The Acme Swing Co., Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums, Tin Cup Serenade, Downtown Uproar, Manicato, Kapakahi, and Loco Bloco. The venues he has performed at include The Hi-Ball Lounge, The Fillmore Auditorium, Cafe Du Nord, Cafe Claude, Bimbo's 365, The Derby in L.A., Candlestick Park (pregame show), The Reno Hilton, The Catalyst, The Luther Burbank Center and The Temple Bar in L.A.. Marcus Stephens (510) 290 - 1526 David Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home Eric Crystal (415) 377-2397 cell Matt Renzi (347) 277 - 1137 renzmac@yahoo.com www.mattrenzi.com Melecio Magdalayo (510) 693 9298 Mark G. Sowlakis (415) 564 - 4936 markos@cruzio.com www.markosmusic.com John Stafford (415) 388 - 5247 Matt Nelson (650) 380 - 1909 mattnelson22@gmail.com Amadeo C. Roberson (734) 657 2324 Arobers8@emich.edu Bowling Green State University, Class of 2023 M.M. Jazz Saxophone Performance Music Teacher at KIPP San Francisco College Prep Recently graduated from Bowling Green State University with his Master's degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance, Amadeo C. Roberson is both at home in Jazz and Classical Saxophone pedagogy. His teaching philosophy is that any and every saxophonist should be rooted in every facet of music that they can find to learn and play. While emphasizing strong fundamentals in rhythm, tone, and technique the curriculum he encourages upon his students is that any avenue that allows growth in music should be respected in his students journey. Only by working diligently on their fundamentals to allow for the utmost flexibility in rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic understanding in music performance is what he believes will help all his students grow. Amadeo strives to help all of his students find their musical voice through rigorous practice, performance, and emphasizes the joy in learning and playing music. Oboe/English Horn Krisjana Thorsteinson (916) 502 - 5101 gibson_july@sbcglobal.net David Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home Bassoon Patrick Johnson-Whitty (210) 884 - 0484 pwjhonson@mgail.com Kristopher B. King (805) 709 - 3360 Trumpet Danny Cao (415) 425-4982 caodanny@hotmail.com Danny Cao has been teaching private trumpet lessons here at Union Music since the summer of 2006. He can be found playing locally, nationally, and internationally with groups such as LoCura, Royal Jelly, Inspector Gadje, Katdelic, Manicato, Du Uy Quintet,and others. He is also a busy composer and arranger. Ari Micich (515) 371 - 8605 arimicich@gmail.com www.arimicich.com Daniel Herrera (415) 722-6341 danielherreramusic@gmail.com Matthew DePasquale (862) 596-2228 matthew.depasquale@gmail.com Aaron Priskorn (415) 722 - 2009 sftrpt@gmail.com www.aaronpriskorn.com Jessica Bejarano (415) 368 - 4229 jessica@jessicabejarano.com French Horn Monika Warchol (912) 220 - 6605 monika.warchol@gmail.com Loren Tayerle (415) 710-8116 Zach Maupin (510) 533-8323 (Community Music Center) Susan Vollmer (650) 575 - 1586 svollmer2001@yahoo.com Susan Vollmer is a BayArea native who grew up in Palo Alto. After receiving her B.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory she toured with the San Francisco Symphony, playing at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. For many years she played professionally in Mexico City and Europe in such groups as the Mexico City Philharmonic, Mexico City Opera, the Belgian National Orchestra, Ghent Opera, Royal Ballet of Belgium, amoung others. After relocating to California she earned a M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory and is currently pricipal in the S.F. Opera Center Orchestra and the Santa Cruz Symphony and is a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic. A busy free-lancer, she is also a lecturer in horn at UCSC and an Artist-in Residence at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco. In addition to private studios in Palo Alto, San Francisco and Santa Cruz she has worked with many local youth organizations such as the Napy Youth Symphony, Oakland Youth Orchestra and the Young Musicians Program at UC Berkeley. This past summer she was the horn coach at the El Camino Youth Symphony retreat, and performed with the Merola Opera, Midsummer Mozart and with the Russian National Orchestra at the Festvale del Sole in Napa. "I enjoy teaching horn to aspiring players of any age or level. Being a horn player is sort of like being in a special club - we all understand how difficult it is, and how rewarding it can be". Trombone Larry Leight (415) 846 - 3488 Larry.d.leight@gmail.com I have over 50 years of performance experience in the following music genres: Classical, Swing, Disco, Blues, Be Bop, Balkan Brass, Traditional Jazz, Modern Jazz, Greek. I have performed with many Bay area bands and musicians including: Maria Muldar, Denise Perier, Inspector Gadje, Lavay Smith, The Glasses, Fog CityStompers, Mitch Woods, Brass Menazeri, Tin Cup Serenade. Along with the basics I also teach: Improvisation, Mute technique, All Jazz styles, Vocal Accompaniment, Blues, Yoga breathing technique, Advanced Trombone technique, Turkish Maqam. Chip Tingle (415) 898 - 8381 musichub@yahoo.com As students get ready for the next step in their musical journey, I offer individual or small group lessons in Brass Instruments including Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Tuba. Tenor & Bass trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, for Broadway, jazz, classical, salsa, Brazilian, R&B...numberous performance and recording credits. Clinician and adjudicator in elementary schools thru colleges focusing on brass performance, jazz improvisation, big bands, ensembles, etc. including Sonoma St. Univ., CMEA Bay section, CSU Hayward, Diablo Valley College, San Marin HS and Marin School of the Arts in Novato, Davis HS, Rio Americano HS, Sacramento St. Univ Hall Goff (415) 664 - 4490 goffball@sbcglobal.net Tom Kyrimis (415) 412 - 1273 Alan Williams (415) 377 - 0240 Adam Theis (415) 637 3865 adam@jazzmafia.com Christian L. Behrens (319) 360 - 9038 Jennifer Baker (510) 847 1219 (Oakland) baker7jenz@yahoo.com Andrew Strain (415) 621 - 7830 (510) 207 - 9351 cell Bass Trombone Scott Thornton (510) 740 0664 David Ridge (925) 937 9825 Tuba Ed Ivey (415) 336 - 3543 edivey@gmail.com Adam Theis (415) 637 3865 adam@jazzmafia.com Chip Tingle (415) 234 - 8381 musichub@yahoo.com Andrew Cohen (504) 294 - 2256 drew.d.cohen@gmail.com Violin Erma Kyrikos (321) 652 - 5166 miss.erma.k@gmail.com Thomas Yee (415) 203-4534 thomas@thomasyee.net B.M. & M.M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music For more artist info, visit: www.thomasyee.net http://www.youtube.com/user/thomasyeeDOTnet Thomas's students range from very young beginners to working professionals who have studied music at a University level. Thomas takes a psychological approach to violin playing and teaches students several mindsets: * Musical excellence * Proficiency * Positive learning A great teacher must productively push the student in the right direction to or beyond his or her current limits and provide insight on the joy and process of learning. Thomas's approach at each level of learning includes: * Beginning level - enhanced Suzuki method to emphasize muscle awareness and to steadily improve reading skills. * Intermediate level - vibrato, shifting, dynamics, difficult bowings. Method books branch out to scales, left hand and bowing excercises, double-stops, and etudes. * Advanced level - more technically and musically challenging repertoire, including memorization of whole works. 3-octave scales, Dont and Kreutzer etudes, and more practice time! * College/Semi-professional/Professional levels - reintroduction of relaxation techniques, advanced fingerings, freedom of movement. Enhancement of musical taste. Amy Haltom (925)914-0516 GPfiddler@yahoo.com Teaching Experience and Training I have been teaching vioin and viola professionally for over 15 years, and playing violin and viola for over 25 years. I am an experienced, patient, and kind teacher and I am happy to give you the technical tools you need to approach playing Classical, blues, jazz, and folk music styles on the violin or viola. I have a Master's degree from Mannes College Conservatory of Music in New York City and a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas. My Aporoach to Teaching Violin/Viola The process of studying an instrument can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. You may ak if you have "what it takes" to start learning the violin or viola. The answer is "Yes!" - provided you are willing to commit time to consistent, mindful practice, and that you are willing to be patient with your process of learning the instrument. Unlike piano or guitar, the violin does not necessarily provide the beginning student with the instant gratification of a pleasing sound from the first lesson. However, the beginner can achieve the reward of a beautiful, resonant sound with consistent practice and careful attention to a few basic concepts. For some, those concepts translate to the physical process quickly; for others, this takes technique to give you the tools to approach any piece or style of music. Christina Knudson (562) 221 - 5425 Leon Igudesman (415) 269 - 6986 Tatiana Ganenko (415) 242 9057 (Sunset Youth Orchestra) www.sunsetyouthorchestra.com Karlyn Desteno (415) 690 - 0438 Cello Mary Artmann (415) 334-1906 Mary.Artmann@verizon.net Misha Khalikulov (415)823-1968 Laura Gaynon (650) 269-7960 lauragaynon@gmail.com Bass Ryan Shrode (415) 597-6942 ryan.shrode@sfcm.edu Aaron Germain (510) 978 - 6073 Sascha Jacobsen (415) 350 - 1607 sascha@saschajacobsen.com Bill Noertker (415) 905 - 4425 wmn94117@yahoo.com www.noertker.com Many of you have been playing electric and/or upright bass for a while now, and yet you might feel like you are not able to get the next level in your playing. The most likely problem is that you have been able to use your strengths as a bass player to mask your weaknesses. I provide a supportive learning environment and help you to systematically improve your skills and knowledge. My teaching system starts with a rigorous diagnosis of your abilities in eleven categories. After testing we will have a collaborative consultation where we will discuss your results and formulate a lesson plan, tailored specifically to you, that will increase your skills in each of the categories where you need improvement. We will work together to choose a repertoire of music for the application of the skills you will be learning. You will need to commit to a program of practicing and studying. Paul Eastburn (415) 302 - 6847 pauleastburn@hotmail.com Bassist/violinist Paul Eastburn has been performing around the Bay Area since 1998. He teaches both the upright and electric bass (fretted and fretless), and performs primarily in the contexts of jazz, funk, R&B, Brazilian, music. Although he was trained as a classical violinist, Paul has been playing bass since 1986, and teaching bass since 1995. Mr. Eastburn is the Director of Bands for 5 public schools in Daly City, CA, teaching winds, brass, and percussion, and performs regularly in the Bay Area in a wide range of ensembles! Paul holds a BA in Music from UC Santa Barbara and currently lives is San Francisco. Ken Miller (415) 566 4454 kenbasso4@gmail.com Ken Miller, Classical Bassist and Jazz Musician. B.M. SFCM I am currently playing with the San Francisco Symphony, and have performed Jazz with top players. I will show you proper technique on this instrument, which enables you to play whatever music you like. I have a good system for beginners that I have developed over years of teaching. Technique, theory, musicinterpretations, improvisation. Emphasis on achieving ease with the bass through good body usage. I have succesfully helped many jass bassists master the bow. All ages (currently, my youngest student is 12 yrs and my oldest is 85!) Beginners through professionals are welcome. I have over 35 years experience in private instruction, and have taught all levels and ages. Studio in the Inner Sunset, SF. Zoom, FaceTime lessons are also available! Matt Small (415) 386 - 7720 www.mattsmall.org Jayson Cornish (415) 431-0540 Michael DiPirro (electric bass) (415) 310 - 0974 mdipirro@hotmail.com "My name is Michael DiPirro. I have been a professional musician for nearly 20 years. I started my training with private lessons on piano from age 7 to 17. At age fifteen, i began private lessons on bass guitar. Six years ago, I began studying the acoustic bass, both privately and on my own. I am currently involved in numerous local music projects covering the full range of styles and genres. My simple objective for teaching is to bring out the voice in each student. It is imperative to empower them with their own individual style and sound." Guitar Marlina Teich (415) 335 8599 Marlina Teich teaches all ages and levels of guitar. She has a California State Teaching Credential, and works as a professional guitarist with her own band that plays all over the Bay Area. Learning a musical instrument should be a fun and rewarding experience. Marlina teaches all styles from blues to jazz, pop, country, rock. Marlina taught guitar at San Quentin Prison, and was an elementary school teacher and master teacher with the University of San Francisco and Loyola University. Marlina is also a professional vocalist. Marlinasteich@gmail.com www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/marlina-teich Alex Walsh (415) 437 0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com Alex Walsh: performing singer/songwriter, solo & band, since 1989. Guitar, harmonica, and songwriting. 5+ years teaching experience. Rock, blues, folk. Lyle Sheffler (516 )314 - 6628 info@lylesheffler.com www.lylesheffler.com Jeremy Hatch (415) 314 - 9582 Dave Ricketts (415) 515 - 5873 Justin Riberio Classical Guitar 415-235-0073 (se habla espanol) justin.riberio@gmail.com Bryan Olson (415) 205 - 2925 Daniel Owens (619) 993 - 0595 danielowens82@gmail.com Lenny Carlson (415) 282 3628 Greg Studley (415) 238 - 6689 musicman@gregstudley.com www.gregstudley.com Piano Steve Snelling (415) 846 - 1022 stevesnelling.com@gmail.com www.stevesnelling.com Erma Kyrikos (321) 652 - 5166 miss.erma.k@gmail.com Jessica Bejarano (415) 368 - 4229 jessica@jessicabejarano.com Ben Schwier (415) 794 - 8342 ben@theparkmusic.com Devin Farney (831) 245 - 5601 devinmusicman@yahoo.com www.devinfarney.com Devin Farney is a composer/pianist based out of California. In May 2006 Devin obtained his Bachelors of Music Composition from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. His primary instructors were Dr. Francois Rose and Dr. Robert Coburn for composition and Prof. Frank Wiens for piano. Both a student and a teacher, Devin has given private piano and guitar lessons to individuals of all ages, background, and musical expertise for years. He has performed and taught a wide variety of musical stylings (classical, rock, jazz, reagee, etc.), and frequently encourages musical creativity from his students. For more information, please visit www.devinfarney.com. Sue Jhang (415) 200 - 7181 Terry Disley (415) 345 - 1037 Jieun Lee (510) 552-1255 eclarepf@yahoo.com www.sfcm.edu/faculty/departments/coaches.aspx#Lee Jieun is an extremely qualified piano teacher who teaches all levels and styles of piano playing. She has received bachelor's degrees in piano performance, pedgagogy at the prestigious kyung-won and kookmin universities in South Korea, and master's in piano collaborative piano at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She holds a position on the faculty as a piano accompanist at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and accompanies several youth choirs in the area, in addition to teaching. Robin Krop (415) 819 1833 sfrobink@aol.com Victor J. Cervantes (415) 812 - 5807 Elizabeth Hertzberg Specializing in lessons for Children (415) 730-0940 ehertzberg@notes.sfcm.edu Fiddle Amy Haltom (925)914-0516 GPfiddler@yahoo.com Teaching Experience and Training I have been teaching vioin and viola professionally for over 15 years, and playing violin and viola for over 25 years. I am an experienced, patient, and kind teacher and I am happy to give you the technical tools you need to approach playing Classical, blues, jazz, and folk music styles on the violin or viola. I have a Master's degree from Mannes College Conservatory of Music in New York City and a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas. My Aporoach to Teaching Violin/Viola The process of studying an instrument can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. You may ak if you have "what it takes" to start learning the violin or viola. The answer is "Yes!" - provided you are willing to commit time to consistent, mindful practice, and that you are willing to be patient with your process of learning the instrument. Unlike piano or guitar, the violin does not necessarily provide the beginning student with the instant gratification of a pleasing sound from the first lesson. However, the beginner can achieve the reward of a beautiful, resonant sound with consistent practice and careful attention to a few basic concepts. For some, those concepts translate to the physical process quickly; for others, this takes technique to give you the tools to approach any piece or style of music. Kerry Parker (415) 282 5868 Mandolin Tom Ethridge (415) 342 - 1371 Kerry Parker (415) 282 5868 Harmonica Alex Walsh (415) 437-0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com Alex Walsh: performing singer/songwriter, solo & band, since 1989. Guitar, harmonica, and songwriting. 5+ years teaching experience. Rock, blues, folk. Accordion Peter Dibono (415) 753 - 1502 www.peterdibono.com Bagpipes Michael A. LeBoeuf (415) 724 - 0613 MikeLeBoeuf@hotmail.com Voice Melinda Becker melindaebecker@gmail.com Samuel Christopher Palmer (415) 350 - 6517 samuelpalm@gmail.com Jessica Bejarano (415) 368 - 4229 jessica@jessicabejarano.com Destani Wolf (510) 734 1099 Victor J. Cervantes (415) 812 - 5807 Composing / Arranging Alex Walsh -- song writing (415) 437-0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com Alex Walsh: performing singer/songwriter, solo & band, since 1989. Guitar, harmonica, and songwriting. 5+ years teaching experience. Rock, blues, folk. Noel Jewkes (415) 945 9016 (415) 786-6894 cell Robin Krop (415) 202 0174 sfrobink@aol.com Drums and Percussion Andrew Laubacher (804) 357-6488 Jeffrey Mince jeffrey.mince@gmail.com (818) 288 - 4569 Experience - Studio Recording & Touring Drummer 1990-present (San Francisco, LA, NYC, International) - Private Drumset Teacher, Mentor & Masterclasses 2009-present (San Francisco, LA, International) Notable Musical Associations: - Nina Hagen (1999-2008) BIEM Mecanique Recordings - Josie Cotton (2006-2008) Scruffy Records - Ralph's World (2006-2008) Walt Disney Records - Ghettoblaster (2002-2006) Elektra Records, Downtown Records - Blood of Abraham (2005) Atomic Pop Records - Tyler Hilton (2004) Maverick Records Notable Associated Producers & Engineers: - Eric Valentine - Geza X - Wayne Kramer - Jacquire King - Ingo Kraus - Reinhold Heil - John Greenham - Michael Frondelli - Jim Wirt Drumming Workshops and Masterclasses 2015-ongoing - DrumYoga.com creativity and team drumming workshops for schools, businesses and institutions Private Drumset Music Educator and Mentor 2015-present - Jeffrey Mince Music - Private drum set lessons Mechanic Music 2018-ongoing - Creator, founder and producer of Mechanic Mucis and all related creative endeavors Ordained Buddhist Monk & Resident Teacher 2009-2014 - Resident Teacher at Serlingpa Meditaion Center, Atisha Kadampa Meditation Center and Serlingpa Boston Meditation Center Nina Hagen Drumset Player & Sound Designer 1999-2008 (Los Angeles CA, Berlin Germany, International) - Toured internationally playing festivals, clubs, stadiums and TV-shows - Sound design for live performances - Studio drums and sound design for the 2000 album "Return Of The Mother"
Flute
Diane Grubbe (415) 794-2575
Victoria Hauk (619) 985-2739 victoriahauk@icould.com
Gail Edwards (650) 359-5668 flutege@sbcglobal.net http://www.gailedwards-flute.com
In both 2007 and 2003, flute choirs under the direction of Ms. Edwards were selected to perform at the National Flute Association's annual convention. This year her group from SF State will be performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Since receiving her Masters degree from the San Francisco Conservatory, Ms. Edwards has performed with many of the Bay Area's premier ensembles including the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. She is currently a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet orchestras, as well as the Napa and Modesto symphonies.
Amanda Hahn (415) 846 - 4710 amandajhahn@hotmail.com
Galen Green (206) 235-4151 galen@galengreen.com
John Stafford (415) 388 - 5247
Kyoko Kimura (559) 269 - 7502 cell (SF)
Dave Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home washman@earthlink.net
Clarinet
Morgan Nilsen (415) 603-9596 morgank.n@gmail.com
Ricki R. Nelson (916) 342-1142 RickiRNelson@aol.com
Tom Greisser (415) 218-3196
William Wysocki (512) 680 - 1927 wwysocki@gmail.com
David Peterson (415) 271 - 4674 cell (415) 752 - 8498 home
Jerome (Jerry) Simas (415) 409 - 6638 home (510) 703 - 6882 cell jcsimas@pacbell.net
Marcus Stephens (510) 290 - 1526
Karla Avila (415) 378 - 1466 www.karlaavila.com
Mark G. Sowlakis (415) 564 - 4936 markos@cruzio.com www.markosmusic.com
Saxophone
"What I bring to all my students is a petient, empathetic approach. With beginners, I emphasize the basics: getting a good sound, developing sight reading skills, and learning to play rhythmically complex passages. I have also taught students jazz improvisation, both in private lessons and at Stanford Jazz Camp. The method books I use are helpful and very affordable, and I often create my own exercises tailored to an individual's goals and needs."
Joe Schillaci (415) 203-4134 schillacisf@gmail.com
Tony Peebles (215) 668-4517
Joe Cohen (415) 286-4639 cohensax@yahoo.com
Patrick Wolff wolffjazz@gmail.com www.patrickwolffmusic.com
Totter Tod (303) 818-6313
Rodrigo Santic (510)926-5009 (se habla espanol) rsantic@gmail.com
Nick Rous (415) 426 - 9642 nickrous9@gmail.com
The groups and individual artist Nick played with include T. Carson (piano for the Count Basie "Ghost" Band), Ben Miller (lead tenor sax for the Duke Ellington Orchestra), Doug Beavers (trombonist and arranger for Eddie Palmieri), Orchesta Kalichin, Rumba Cafe, The Acme Swing Co., Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums, Tin Cup Serenade, Downtown Uproar, Manicato, Kapakahi, and Loco Bloco. The venues he has performed at include The Hi-Ball Lounge, The Fillmore Auditorium, Cafe Du Nord, Cafe Claude, Bimbo's 365, The Derby in L.A., Candlestick Park (pregame show), The Reno Hilton, The Catalyst, The Luther Burbank Center and The Temple Bar in L.A..
Eric Crystal (415) 377-2397 cell
Matt Renzi (347) 277 - 1137 renzmac@yahoo.com www.mattrenzi.com
Melecio Magdalayo (510) 693 9298
Matt Nelson (650) 380 - 1909 mattnelson22@gmail.com
Amadeo C. Roberson (734) 657 2324 Arobers8@emich.edu
Oboe/English Horn
Krisjana Thorsteinson (916) 502 - 5101 gibson_july@sbcglobal.net
Bassoon
Kristopher B. King (805) 709 - 3360
Danny Cao (415) 425-4982 caodanny@hotmail.com
Ari Micich (515) 371 - 8605 arimicich@gmail.com www.arimicich.com
Daniel Herrera (415) 722-6341 danielherreramusic@gmail.com
Matthew DePasquale (862) 596-2228 matthew.depasquale@gmail.com
Aaron Priskorn (415) 722 - 2009 sftrpt@gmail.com www.aaronpriskorn.com
Jessica Bejarano (415) 368 - 4229 jessica@jessicabejarano.com
French Horn
Monika Warchol (912) 220 - 6605 monika.warchol@gmail.com
Loren Tayerle (415) 710-8116
Zach Maupin (510) 533-8323 (Community Music Center)
Susan Vollmer (650) 575 - 1586 svollmer2001@yahoo.com
After relocating to California she earned a M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory and is currently pricipal in the S.F. Opera Center Orchestra and the Santa Cruz Symphony and is a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic.
A busy free-lancer, she is also a lecturer in horn at UCSC and an Artist-in Residence at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco. In addition to private studios in Palo Alto, San Francisco and Santa Cruz she has worked with many local youth organizations such as the Napy Youth Symphony, Oakland Youth Orchestra and the Young Musicians Program at UC Berkeley.
This past summer she was the horn coach at the El Camino Youth Symphony retreat, and performed with the Merola Opera, Midsummer Mozart and with the Russian National Orchestra at the Festvale del Sole in Napa.
"I enjoy teaching horn to aspiring players of any age or level. Being a horn player is sort of like being in a special club - we all understand how difficult it is, and how rewarding it can be".
Trombone
Larry Leight (415) 846 - 3488 Larry.d.leight@gmail.com
Chip Tingle (415) 898 - 8381 musichub@yahoo.com
Tenor & Bass trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, for Broadway, jazz, classical, salsa, Brazilian, R&B...numberous performance and recording credits.
Clinician and adjudicator in elementary schools thru colleges focusing on brass performance, jazz improvisation, big bands, ensembles, etc. including Sonoma St. Univ., CMEA Bay section, CSU Hayward, Diablo Valley College, San Marin HS and Marin School of the Arts in Novato, Davis HS, Rio Americano HS, Sacramento St. Univ
Hall Goff (415) 664 - 4490 goffball@sbcglobal.net
Tom Kyrimis (415) 412 - 1273
Alan Williams (415) 377 - 0240
Adam Theis (415) 637 3865 adam@jazzmafia.com
Christian L. Behrens (319) 360 - 9038
Jennifer Baker (510) 847 1219 (Oakland) baker7jenz@yahoo.com
Andrew Strain (415) 621 - 7830 (510) 207 - 9351 cell
Bass Trombone
David Ridge (925) 937 9825
Tuba
Ed Ivey (415) 336 - 3543 edivey@gmail.com
Chip Tingle (415) 234 - 8381 musichub@yahoo.com
Andrew Cohen (504) 294 - 2256 drew.d.cohen@gmail.com
Violin
Erma Kyrikos (321) 652 - 5166 miss.erma.k@gmail.com
Thomas Yee (415) 203-4534 thomas@thomasyee.net B.M. & M.M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music
For more artist info, visit: www.thomasyee.net http://www.youtube.com/user/thomasyeeDOTnet
* Musical excellence * Proficiency * Positive learning
A great teacher must productively push the student in the right direction to or beyond his or her current limits and provide insight on the joy and process of learning.
Thomas's approach at each level of learning includes:
* Beginning level - enhanced Suzuki method to emphasize muscle awareness and to steadily improve reading skills. * Intermediate level - vibrato, shifting, dynamics, difficult bowings. Method books branch out to scales, left hand and bowing excercises, double-stops, and etudes. * Advanced level - more technically and musically challenging repertoire, including memorization of whole works. 3-octave scales, Dont and Kreutzer etudes, and more practice time! * College/Semi-professional/Professional levels - reintroduction of relaxation techniques, advanced fingerings, freedom of movement. Enhancement of musical taste.
Amy Haltom (925)914-0516 GPfiddler@yahoo.com
My Aporoach to Teaching Violin/Viola The process of studying an instrument can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. You may ak if you have "what it takes" to start learning the violin or viola. The answer is "Yes!" - provided you are willing to commit time to consistent, mindful practice, and that you are willing to be patient with your process of learning the instrument. Unlike piano or guitar, the violin does not necessarily provide the beginning student with the instant gratification of a pleasing sound from the first lesson. However, the beginner can achieve the reward of a beautiful, resonant sound with consistent practice and careful attention to a few basic concepts. For some, those concepts translate to the physical process quickly; for others, this takes technique to give you the tools to approach any piece or style of music.
Christina Knudson (562) 221 - 5425
Leon Igudesman (415) 269 - 6986
Tatiana Ganenko (415) 242 9057 (Sunset Youth Orchestra) www.sunsetyouthorchestra.com
Karlyn Desteno (415) 690 - 0438
Mary Artmann (415) 334-1906 Mary.Artmann@verizon.net
Misha Khalikulov (415)823-1968
Laura Gaynon (650) 269-7960 lauragaynon@gmail.com
Bass
Ryan Shrode (415) 597-6942 ryan.shrode@sfcm.edu
Aaron Germain (510) 978 - 6073
Sascha Jacobsen (415) 350 - 1607 sascha@saschajacobsen.com
Bill Noertker (415) 905 - 4425 wmn94117@yahoo.com www.noertker.com
Paul Eastburn (415) 302 - 6847 pauleastburn@hotmail.com
Ken Miller (415) 566 4454 kenbasso4@gmail.com Ken Miller, Classical Bassist and Jazz Musician. B.M. SFCM
I will show you proper technique on this instrument, which enables you to play whatever music you like. I have a good system for beginners that I have developed over years of teaching.
Technique, theory, musicinterpretations, improvisation. Emphasis on achieving ease with the bass through good body usage. I have succesfully helped many jass bassists master the bow. All ages (currently, my youngest student is 12 yrs and my oldest is 85!)
Beginners through professionals are welcome.
I have over 35 years experience in private instruction, and have taught all levels and ages.
Studio in the Inner Sunset, SF. Zoom, FaceTime lessons are also available!
Matt Small (415) 386 - 7720 www.mattsmall.org
Jayson Cornish (415) 431-0540
Michael DiPirro (electric bass) (415) 310 - 0974 mdipirro@hotmail.com
Guitar
Marlina Teich (415) 335 8599 Marlina Teich teaches all ages and levels of guitar. She has a California State Teaching Credential, and works as a professional guitarist with her own band that plays all over the Bay Area. Learning a musical instrument should be a fun and rewarding experience. Marlina teaches all styles from blues to jazz, pop, country, rock. Marlina taught guitar at San Quentin Prison, and was an elementary school teacher and master teacher with the University of San Francisco and Loyola University. Marlina is also a professional vocalist. Marlinasteich@gmail.com www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/marlina-teich
Alex Walsh (415) 437 0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com
Lyle Sheffler (516 )314 - 6628 info@lylesheffler.com www.lylesheffler.com
Jeremy Hatch (415) 314 - 9582
Dave Ricketts (415) 515 - 5873
Justin Riberio Classical Guitar 415-235-0073 (se habla espanol) justin.riberio@gmail.com
Bryan Olson (415) 205 - 2925
Daniel Owens (619) 993 - 0595 danielowens82@gmail.com
Lenny Carlson (415) 282 3628
Greg Studley (415) 238 - 6689 musicman@gregstudley.com www.gregstudley.com
Steve Snelling (415) 846 - 1022 stevesnelling.com@gmail.com www.stevesnelling.com
Ben Schwier (415) 794 - 8342 ben@theparkmusic.com
Devin Farney (831) 245 - 5601 devinmusicman@yahoo.com www.devinfarney.com
Devin Farney is a composer/pianist based out of California. In May 2006 Devin obtained his Bachelors of Music Composition from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. His primary instructors were Dr. Francois Rose and Dr. Robert Coburn for composition and Prof. Frank Wiens for piano.
Both a student and a teacher, Devin has given private piano and guitar lessons to individuals of all ages, background, and musical expertise for years. He has performed and taught a wide variety of musical stylings (classical, rock, jazz, reagee, etc.), and frequently encourages musical creativity from his students. For more information, please visit www.devinfarney.com.
Sue Jhang (415) 200 - 7181
Terry Disley (415) 345 - 1037
Jieun Lee (510) 552-1255 eclarepf@yahoo.com www.sfcm.edu/faculty/departments/coaches.aspx#Lee
Robin Krop (415) 819 1833 sfrobink@aol.com
Victor J. Cervantes (415) 812 - 5807
Elizabeth Hertzberg Specializing in lessons for Children (415) 730-0940 ehertzberg@notes.sfcm.edu
Fiddle
Kerry Parker (415) 282 5868
Mandolin
Tom Ethridge (415) 342 - 1371
Harmonica
Alex Walsh (415) 437-0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com
Accordion
Bagpipes
Voice
Melinda Becker melindaebecker@gmail.com
Samuel Christopher Palmer (415) 350 - 6517 samuelpalm@gmail.com
Destani Wolf (510) 734 1099
Composing / Arranging
Alex Walsh -- song writing (415) 437-0671 alex@alexwalsh.com www.alexwalsh.com
Noel Jewkes (415) 945 9016 (415) 786-6894 cell
Robin Krop (415) 202 0174 sfrobink@aol.com
Drums and Percussion Andrew Laubacher (804) 357-6488 Jeffrey Mince jeffrey.mince@gmail.com (818) 288 - 4569 Experience - Studio Recording & Touring Drummer 1990-present (San Francisco, LA, NYC, International) - Private Drumset Teacher, Mentor & Masterclasses 2009-present (San Francisco, LA, International) Notable Musical Associations: - Nina Hagen (1999-2008) BIEM Mecanique Recordings - Josie Cotton (2006-2008) Scruffy Records - Ralph's World (2006-2008) Walt Disney Records - Ghettoblaster (2002-2006) Elektra Records, Downtown Records - Blood of Abraham (2005) Atomic Pop Records - Tyler Hilton (2004) Maverick Records Notable Associated Producers & Engineers: - Eric Valentine - Geza X - Wayne Kramer - Jacquire King - Ingo Kraus - Reinhold Heil - John Greenham - Michael Frondelli - Jim Wirt Drumming Workshops and Masterclasses 2015-ongoing - DrumYoga.com creativity and team drumming workshops for schools, businesses and institutions Private Drumset Music Educator and Mentor 2015-present - Jeffrey Mince Music - Private drum set lessons Mechanic Music 2018-ongoing - Creator, founder and producer of Mechanic Mucis and all related creative endeavors Ordained Buddhist Monk & Resident Teacher 2009-2014 - Resident Teacher at Serlingpa Meditaion Center, Atisha Kadampa Meditation Center and Serlingpa Boston Meditation Center Nina Hagen Drumset Player & Sound Designer 1999-2008 (Los Angeles CA, Berlin Germany, International) - Toured internationally playing festivals, clubs, stadiums and TV-shows - Sound design for live performances - Studio drums and sound design for the 2000 album "Return Of The Mother"
Drums and Percussion
Andrew Laubacher (804) 357-6488
Jeffrey Mince jeffrey.mince@gmail.com (818) 288 - 4569 Experience - Studio Recording & Touring Drummer 1990-present (San Francisco, LA, NYC, International) - Private Drumset Teacher, Mentor & Masterclasses 2009-present (San Francisco, LA, International) Notable Musical Associations: - Nina Hagen (1999-2008) BIEM Mecanique Recordings - Josie Cotton (2006-2008) Scruffy Records - Ralph's World (2006-2008) Walt Disney Records - Ghettoblaster (2002-2006) Elektra Records, Downtown Records - Blood of Abraham (2005) Atomic Pop Records - Tyler Hilton (2004) Maverick Records Notable Associated Producers & Engineers: - Eric Valentine - Geza X - Wayne Kramer - Jacquire King - Ingo Kraus - Reinhold Heil - John Greenham - Michael Frondelli - Jim Wirt Drumming Workshops and Masterclasses 2015-ongoing - DrumYoga.com creativity and team drumming workshops for schools, businesses and institutions Private Drumset Music Educator and Mentor 2015-present - Jeffrey Mince Music - Private drum set lessons Mechanic Music 2018-ongoing - Creator, founder and producer of Mechanic Mucis and all related creative endeavors Ordained Buddhist Monk & Resident Teacher 2009-2014 - Resident Teacher at Serlingpa Meditaion Center, Atisha Kadampa Meditation Center and Serlingpa Boston Meditation Center Nina Hagen Drumset Player & Sound Designer 1999-2008 (Los Angeles CA, Berlin Germany, International) - Toured internationally playing festivals, clubs, stadiums and TV-shows - Sound design for live performances - Studio drums and sound design for the 2000 album "Return Of The Mother"
