I've been working for Oksana for almost three years now and I must say I do appreciate being her…read moreemployee, her service and efforts to enrich children's learning of fine arts and music. I have met wonderful students through her and am very grateful to God for her and the team. -Ronnie

I took piano classes with Oksana and she was a pleasure to work with. She is…read morepatient, kind and extremely knowledge with a great wealth of experience. Within only 10 classes I was able to go from zero knowledge of piano to playing one of Chopin's popular pieces - Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor. Through the process of signing up for classes and scheduling, I also met with Alex who is the director of management at Oksana School of Music. His energy and positive attitude is contagious. Oksana School of Music is a professional and results-driven establishment. I would recommend them without any reservations to anyone interested to discover music or expend their already existing knowledge and skills of the musical arts.

As an adult student juggling a demanding schedule with career and a 5 y/o kid, finding time for…read morehobbies usually feels impossible. Yet, it is amazing that I've managed to work with Rebecca for over two years now. Rebecca is flexible with scheduling, which is a lifesaver for my unpredictable weeks. Her teaching demeanor is friendly and encouraging, and she is always willing to customize her pedagogy to fit my specific goals and my personal learning idiosyncrasies. Zooming in on the actual playing, her diagnostic skills are brilliant. She quickly identifies exactly where my technique needs to be fixed. More importantly, she doesn't just tell me what to do; she uses clear, understandable language to explain the underlying mechanisms of the technique in detail. Having a teacher who can break down the biomechanics and theory makes all the difference. I recommend Rebecca to anyone, especially busy adults looking for an adaptable, knowledgeable, and supportive piano teacher!

Rebecca is a wonderful piano teacher! She is truly passionate about piano and music, and that…read moreenthusiasm comes through in every lesson. After studying classical piano as a child and teenager, I returned to playing after a 15-year break. I've been working with Rebecca for the past two years, and from the very beginning she identified both the gaps in my training and the areas where I had a strong foundation. Her thoughtful, individualized approach has helped me rebuild my technique while introducing me to new ways of thinking about music and playing the piano. She strikes a great balance between making each lesson enjoyable and encouraging me to challenge myself. Rebecca creates a supportive learning environment while consistently helping me grow as a pianist. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and inspiring piano teacher.

We spent months in a music school and Emmalee was not processing or learning in the pace we were…read moreexpecting. We discovered Dr. Olena's music school by walking in. She has a dual doctorate degree in theory, vocal, and music. She has over 40 years experience in teaching. Dr. Olena is calm, professional, soft spoke & works very well. Emmalee learned how to properly sit, place her hands, play the piano, and read notes in a short amount of time. We highly recommend Dr. Olena, her price is generous for the degrees she holds. If you want to learn piano and or vocal, Dr. Olena's experience and credentials speak for itself.

Taking singing classes here has been one of the best decisions I've made. My teacher is incredibly…read moreencouraging and supportive -- she knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable, even if you've been shy about singing. Each class feels uplifting. She celebrates every bit of progress and helps you find your own unique sound with so much patience and positivity. I leave every lesson feeling more confident, inspired, and proud of myself. If you've ever wanted to sing but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect place.

I have worked with Feona on the film score, and she is an incredibly talented composer with rare…read moresensitivity. She offers non-standard music solutions to scenes and can approach scoring from a holistic perspective. Her ability to immerse herself in a story is outstanding. She is a great collaborator, always striving to understand the emotional arc of the film, which allows her to create a truly brilliant score. Additionally, she is very easy and pleasant to communicate with. I will definitely work with her again.

"I'm endorsing a friend who does professional hand readings. It's interesting that this very…read moretalented and intuitive woman is also a classical pianist who teaches both children and adults. I have been to Feona's recitals in San Francisco and the East Bay and more, particularly the Rachmaninoff 2 and 3 which my grandmother introduced me to, and I loved hearing it played by Feona and friends and with her teacher Kenn Gartner, in two pianos. I have seen her students from ages 5 to 12 grow into excellent pianists. Feona has studied the science of reading hands from inked handprints. She has the sensitivity and knowledge of how the markings on hands tell of a persons' character and their inherent abilities. She has done readings for 4 of my family members. My hand reading by Feona was an opening to a new way of appreciating my own potential. Personally, I always wanted to be a "pianist". I studied art and painted all my life. But I took piano lessons 4 times, did a recital and then left off to paint again. Feona was my last teacher. At age 77 I took new lessons and Feona helped with pieces I was already familiar with. Für Elise, Joe Clark's Boogie, Imagine, The Entertainer. I did great the first recital with Feona's kids and parents at the Steinway store in Walnut Creek. I performed on the 7-foot grand upon the pedestal near the window and focused and went seamlessly through my Beethoven piece. I thank Feona sooo much for pointing out where I needed to follow the music and give it my all. I so enjoyed my lessons with Feona. To learn more about Feona's works and to have a hand reading or a piano lesson online (!) please contact Feona Lee Jones at for booking: info@feonaleejones.com for all other inquiries: feona@feonaleejones.com

[from an early intermediate adult]…read more  I couldn't have dreamed up a better piano teacher than Darya. I'm not sure one better even exists. As accomplished, knowledgeable, and pleasant as she is, lessons with her are as instructive as they are entertaining. Often coming to her with a wealth of questions at the top of our weekly, far-too-short hour together ("time flies when you're ..."), she's never failed to answer each with depth and clarity. After this, as expected, we go through-or vacillate between lesson-to-lesson: technique; theory; ear-training; and our current piece of music. For said music, I've brought in to learn:   - video game tunes - the heaviest metal - 90s pop - hip-hop from high school - and far, far, far too difficult classical compositions (which she politely--but importantly--asked me to put aside for ... awhile)   All save for the last--and the last in time (we'll get to that Tchaikovsky one day, Darya!), she welcomed each with a smile. Welcomed each with enthusiasm. Welcomed each with all the soul and warmth they deserve.

We are so exceptionally grateful for Darya. She has been my son and daughter's music teacher and…read morefriend for many years now. My kids have grown tremendously as a result of her patient instruction. Me, my wife, and our kids are so grateful for her in their lives. A wonderful person and the best music teacher.

Emma is great! I was looking for someone who could split lessons with guitar and voice, and it's…read moreworked out perfectly! I really enjoy her style, which is finding out what you're excited about learning. I've noticed significant improvements in just a short time!

No words can explain how happy I am to have found Emma :) I…read morework as a full time professor and I'm a first time mom of a 5 months old baby. I have wanted to learn how to play the guitar for a very long time, but never took the time and was always too scared to start. First of all, Emma made scheduling lessons with her a breeze : she replied to my initial message very fast and our first lesson was scheduled within a week or so. Since then, she has always been very flexible to find the best time for our lessons. It's been very helpful with my busy schedule. Additionally, being a mom, I'm often tired and stressed out and Emma provides a relaxing and supportive atmosphere to learn. She always takes the time to see how I'm doing and adapts the expectations of the day in function of how I respond or feel. She is a very good people-reader and is very empathetic. As a professor, I know that it's not easy to be a good pedagogue who adapts to the learning style of his/her students. Emma figured out really fast what time of learner I was and adapted her teaching methods to my pace and the type of instruction I responded best to. She makes it easy to understand where to place your fingers, how to strum, and the best way to remember chords and transitions, etc. She is extremely patient but, at the same time, challenges you to always be better ! Overall, I've learned much much more that I could have ever expected in just one month. I missed a few lessons but I always feel like I'm progressing every time I see her. My goal is to sing and play with my dad in December and further down the road, to sing and play for my little girl - I totally believe that Emma will get me there ! If you are looking for a wonderful music instructor, look no further! You won't regret it :)

Even during my first lesson with Sarabeth, she was able to teach me how to have beautiful sounds…read morecoming from me. Sarabeth is patient, creatvie, amazing, gentle and very knowledgeable. I am not a promising virtuoso. I am a homemaker who wanted to improve my singing voice. I have learned so much in the 6 months working with her. Sarabeth was quick to identify areas of strength and areas that needed focus. Her creativity and knowledge came into play with individualized challenges and exercises to help me grow. It has been a true joy to work with Sarabeth. I looked forward to every lesson. I found it to be fun, therapeutic and relaxing.

Excellent teacher! Everything flowed naturally. She helped me with breathing. I haven't sang in so…read morelong but she helped me find my voice

Highly recommend piano lessons with Andrew! Our 4-year-old daughter said "Can we do another piano…read morelesson?" as we walked away after our trial lesson - truly an enjoyable experience. Andrew is thoughtful and kind as he instructs, adding encouragements along the way. The location is great - lots of street parking. And sitting in the living room of Andrew's home transports you to another era - the beautiful built in wood cabinetry, Craftsman architecture, light drifting in through the windows as the notes are played on the piano.

Definitely 5 stars for this piano teacher! Andrew is very approachable and accessible due to his…read morehumble nature. Our 6-year-old son is full of energy and words, and it is remarkable to watch Andrew thoughtfully engage with him and guide him into learning. Andrew's home studio is peaceful and pleasant, and he has a spot where siblings of the student can color or read books during the lessons. It is a very helpful and accessible set-up for a family of 3 little ones, as we start up piano lessons for the first time!