Top 9 coaches for Piano lessons near San Francisco, CA

Bio: For 23 years, I've filled the Bay Area with the enchanting tunes of the piano, gracing venues like Boom Boom Room, Sheba Piano Lounge, Tupelo, The Saloon, Scopo Divino, Luckyhorseshoe, and Swigs with my musical presence. A journey that began with playing has seamlessly transitioned into teaching for the past 15 years. It all started at the School of the Arts and expanded as the first piano teacher at Downtown High School. My unwavering goal is to empower you to play what your heart desires, ensuring that your musical dreams become a delightful reality.

Bio: Unlocking potential, one note at a time. For 14 years, I've studied the art of piano, blending technique with joyful expression. Let's create beautiful music together!

Bio: Music is a universal language, and I'm fluent. With 20 years as a professional pianist, I guide students of all levels toward musical excellence. Let's explore the art together.

Bio: As a seasoned music producer and pianist with 10 years of experience, I unlock students' musical potential. I offer personalized lessons, fostering creativity and technical proficiency. Let's embark on a fun, yet disciplined, musical journey together!

Bio: Unlocking your musical potential is my passion. As a professional pianist and instructor for 10 years, I tailor lessons to individual needs. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!

Bio: Concert Pianist | Piano Teacher I’m Andrej Markovic, a concert pianist and experienced educator with a focus on classical piano technique. I hold a Bachelor of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As a winner of over 25 international competitions, I bring a wealth of performance experience and a deep understanding of piano artistry. I specialize in the Schnabel method and work with students of all levels to build strong technique, enhance musical expression, and prepare for recitals or competitions. My teaching is tailored to each student’s individual goals, whether you're starting your piano journey or refining your performance skills. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential on the piano!

Bio: Music has been my lifelong passion, and sharing that passion as a professional pianist and dedicated educator for over 30 years brings me immense joy. My teaching philosophy centers around fostering a deep appreciation for music while nurturing each student's unique talents and goals. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together. Originally from Madrid, Spain, Maria Garcia Plaza started to play the piano at the age of 5. She attended the Conservatory of Music Arturo Soria in Madrid at the age of 7 and began her violin studies at the same time with Maestro Hermes Kriales. Maria has been teaching piano since she was 18 years old and it is one of her passions. She loves working with kids, introducing them at an early age to the love of music through games, making the class fun and enjoyable. At an early age she began performing and won 1st prize at the Polimusica Youth Awards at the age of 12. This allowed her to obtain a scholarship to perform with the JONDE (National Youth Orchestra of Spain) for two consecutive years. Since then she has played with several orchestras (Symphonic Orchestra of Madrid, Symphonic Orchestra of La Rioja, Camerata Musicalis), traveling through Spain, France, Italy and Germany. Maria arrived in San Francisco in 2012 and taught piano at several schools around San Francisco and San Mateo. She also teaches in Spanish. Maria is currently part of the Awesöme Orchestra based in Oakland. Her last performance was at Fox Oakland Theatre in 2016 with the band Green Day on its 20th anniversary, playing their album Dookie with Awesöme Orchestra.

Bio: Hey my name's Derek Schmidt and I'm a musician, sound designer, and music educator living in SF. I have a Masters in Music Composition and decades of performing experience.I've played piano for over three decades, for performance, production, and composition. I come at piano from an composer/songwriter perspective, so I can ground the lessons in music theory to help it all make sense, no matter what instrument you decide to play. I best teach beginning and intermediate students who want to explore different musical styles.