These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.


Dr. James has a Doctor of Music from Yale University and teaches at UCLA. More than just ivory and ebony, the piano is an instrument of boundless storytelling – and I've dedicated the last 40 years to helping students find their unique voice through its keys. As an award-winning pianist myself, I bring both experience and a deep passion to every lesson, guiding students of all levels to reach their full musical potential. Let's embark on a rewarding journey of musical discovery together!
"Had another solid lesson with James. He has helped me focus on the songs I need to nail down as a foundation, and continues to push me to try work on new more challenging ones.



I’ve been playing pickleball for 6+ years with a strong tennis background, and what started as a fun hobby quickly became something I really care about. I play at a 4.5 level and love helping others to play stronger, move better, feel more confidant, and actually enjoy the game on a deeper level. To me, improving in pickleball is more than just skill, it’s freedom. The freedom to move, compete, express yourself, and have a whole lot of fun. My only goal is to help you get it
"First lesson with Alex. He came on time with his equipment and was easy to set up the lessons with. Friendly and knowledgeable with the love for the pickleball game. I was preparing for a future tournament so this lesson consists of a mix of everything, from different types of serves, to dinking, and returns. He evaluated my fundamentals and helped support my foundation and polished areas that I had issues being consistent with. Easy to work with and has an eye on picking up little details that I missed. Looking forward to future lessons and will review again on the progress.