◈ Homepage — http://www.notesmusicacademy.com/☎ (510) 575-3937 3166 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland CA HOME ABOUT US OUR SERVICES LESSON TYPES PIANO AND PRACTICE ROOM RENTAL INSTRUMENTS + TEACHERS BASS TEACHERS CELLO TEACHERS CLARINET TEACHERS DRUM TEACHERS GUITAR TEACHERS PIANO TEACHERS UKULELE TEACHERS VIOLIN TEACHERS VOICE TEACHERS STUDENT PORTAL CONTACT US SIGN UP IN PERSON LESSONS ARE BACK! SIGN UP TODAY About Us Notes Music Academy is Oakland's premier music school featuring eleven (11) fully equipped teaching studios, instructors, instruments and educational tools designed to help students reach their highest and best potential as musicians. We offer music lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar, drums, and voice! Lessons are available for students ages 6 and up and adults, based on individual levels of proficiency. NMA provides one-on-one training and follow-up from credentialed, university- and college-level instructors, as well as working professional musicians and peers. NMA instructors are passionate about giving their students a well-rounded musical education. They focus on student needs from various backgrounds and educational learning styles. At NMA, there is a heavy emphasis placed on music theory (sight reading, notation, chord construction, history, comprehension, improvisation, and transcription), which gives our students the crucial foundation to be a successful musician.  *All of our teachers are FBI/DOJ Livescan fingerprinted. Our Mission Our mission is to bring out the musician in you! Everyone has a heartbeat and it's our heartbeat that is the centerpiece to all music. Music can bring out confidence in a child and the child the more mature. Here at Notes, we have picked the best and most experienced teachers who have real careers in the music industry. This gives you the advantage to not only learn the fundamentals of music like sight reading, music theory, and notation, but also gives our students real hands-on experience in stage presence, band etiquette, and industry do's and don’ts. For more information on our policies, click here. OUR POLICIES TEACHER APPLICATION NOTES MUSIC ACADEMY, 3166 FRUITVALE AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA, 94602, UNITED STATES5105753937 ◈ Interior Pages — 20 pages crawledNotes Music Academy — Voice Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up voice teachers christopher nicholas - voice Christopher has taught privately in the Bay Area since 2010, focusing on grounding novice singers in practical techniques for careers across diverse genres. He holds a dual BM from Berklee College of Music in Vocal Performance and Songwriting, and an MM in Jazz Studies (Voice) from the University of North Texas. His deepest passion as a voice teacher lies in researching and implementing methods for restructuring the voice when vocal deficiencies are present. He has investigated the techniques of the late Cornelius Reid, studied under Dr. Stephen Austin and Kathryn Wright, and trained with R&B singer Marlon Saunders — a background vocalist for Sting and the late Michael Jackson — as well as acclaimed jazz educator Paris Rutherford. He is committed to offering students not only technical development, but also practical guidance for navigating careers in the music industry. Upon completing his MM in 2010, Christopher co-founded The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience (THHOE), a California-based 501(c)(3) performing arts nonprofit, where he serves as executive director. For over 15 years, THHOE has collaborated with world-renowned ensembles including musicians from the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Zapopán Chamber Orchestra (Guadalajara, Mexico), Hong Kong New Music Ensemble (HK, China), Flint Symphony (MI), and Sheboygan Symphony (WI). He has produced two films: Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together — winner of the DTLA Film Festival (2023) and streaming on Voice of America — and The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience PBS concert film, now streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime and Marquee TV , with linear broadcasts reaching over 50 million households across Central and Eastern Europe and Greece. Christopher is currently producing THHOE's third film, American Remix , with principal photography taking place in Seoul, Korea. Christopher serves on the board of directors of Western Arts Alliance, the premier booking conference for the performing arts on the West Coast. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Diablo Valley College, teaching the History of Hip-Hop Music and Culture. Clif Payne - voice (online only) Clif's strength as a teacher is rooted in his musical diversity, experience, patience, encouragement and passion for sharing what he has learned in performance and study to his students.  "Sing not just to be heard, but to be heartfelt and believed. Sing to inspire!"   Clif teaches from his years of experience as a pro singer working alongside the world's finest performers. As an Los Angeles resident, he studied voice with Seth Riggs (voice teacher to Michael Jackson and others) vocal coach assistant Chip Hand and Roger Burnley (vocal coach to James Torme). In the San Francisco Bay Area, Clif studied voice with Jane Sharpe. He studied music and performance with David Baker and Margaret Strong at Bloomington's Indiana University. Clif has performed with Freda Payne, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Norman Connors, Bobby McFerrin, Ellis Hall, Sheena Easton, American Idol judge & vocal coach Peggy Blu, Four Play drummer Harvey Mason, jazz fusionists Hiroshima and former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin. Clif has opened for Dan Siegel, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick. Clif was born in the Harlem Sugar Hill area of Harlem and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. His eclectic vocals span the genres of jazz, R&B, gospel, blues, rock, folk, pop and classical. dana salzman - voice (online only) Pianist, singer, composer, producer and musical director Dana Salzman creates funky, flavorful tunes that re-imagine jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, Latin and R&B music and illuminate her sultry voice, fine-tuned piano technique and talent for composition and arrangement. An enthusiastic collaborator and mistress of improvisation, she blends together fresh beats and lyrics into vivid arrangements that ignite all five senses and explore the intense dimensions of raw human emotion. Salzman began to study piano at age four with her mother (an internationally renowned classical piano teacher) and then went on to earn a degree from the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. Salzman has had the opportunity  to work closely with many celebrated musicians and songwriters during her career, including Mike Marshall (Timex Social Club), Samuelle Prater (Club Neaveau), Tony Flores (Marvin Gaye,. Bobby Womack), Pete Escovedo, Rappin 4Tay, Valerie Troutt, Tiffany Austin, and more. Now based in Oakland, CA, Salzman does all her own production, writing and arranging and is also an in-demand piano and voice teacher. MINDY KNIGHT (MK) - Voice, piano Mindy Knight has been singing with and around others since age 11. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a Vocal Degree, the Bay Area became home. MK has been teaching singing and piano lessons for almost ten years. For MK, musicianship is inherent in every person, and the only question to answer is really the “How”. Playing piano is a wonderful way to open to the world of sound. MK is proud to offer beginners and mid-range learners an easy way to learn piano, starting with a playing-based method, and graduating to reading and theory models as the student gains proficiency. MK has performed in nearly every variety of ensemble and solo act, including Choral/Church Ensembles, Jazz (think Wine Bar/Speakeasy), Musical Theater (Rent, Chicago, Wicked), and most recently as an independent songwriter. MK has sung in Hungary, Ghana, New York, Texas, New Mexico, and of course various places in California. As an indie musician, has played in the Bay Area at Golden Bull, Bottom of The Hill, Hemlock (RIP), The Hotel Utah, Bazaar Cafe, Milk Bar, The Lost Church, Pop’s, and Brick & Mortar, to name a few. Currently MK is focusing on writing music for their band and hoping to release it this year! Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Bass Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up bass teachers   Ed Grey - upright bass, Bass Guitar, piano Ed Grey is an avant-garde composer and performer currently living and working in the East Bay. He's got over a decade of experience composing, performing, and recording/mixing musical art. Like any working composer, he's spent a lot of time with multiple instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and his main squeeze, the stand-up bass. Rather than being limited to it, his formal, classical training has guided him to other forms of music, into improvisation, and genres ranging anywhere from jazz to rock to electornic music to musique concret. He's performed and recorded with modern jazz artist Zae Tinaza, as well as various artists through the Oakland collective Supervoid.       Sebastian fotouhi - Bass Guitar, Guitar, ukulele, piano Sebastian has taught for over a decade. He’s taught at schools around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and even as far as Texas. Sebastian has played in many professional bands at some of the most iconic stages in the Bay Area including the Sleep Train Pavilion, Bottom of The Hill, as well as many festivals and private shows. He plays and teaches many styles and instruments. His goal in teaching music is to ensure each student receives a top notch music education focusing especially on real world skills and knowledge. On top of a great education, the other main goal is to have fun with music! It can be overwhelming to dive into the ocean of knowledge with no application for all the techniques and pieces you’re learning. Sebastian aims to make it fun, welcoming, and practical.   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Our Policies Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Our Policies We are delighted to have you as part of our musical community. Please carefully read the following rules and policies, as they outline how our school operates and the guidelines we abide by. Understanding these policies ensures a smooth and productive experience for all our students, parents, and staff. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a positive and effective learning environment at Notes Music Academy [NMA]. Thank you for your attention and commitment to these guidelines. Tuition Students who pay by credit card or ACH payments will be automatically enrolled in a recurring payment plan for each successive month’s lessons. On the 16th of each month, you will receive an email reminder that your credit card will be charged on the 1st of the following month. A $10 late fee will be assessed for any payments received after the 5th of the month. If parents wish to discontinue lessons for the next month, they must notify NMA by the 25th of the current month. If NMA does not receive notification by the 25th, the account will be automatically charged on the 1st for that month’s lessons. Lessons will continue weekly (excluding school closures) and will be charged monthly until canceled via email notification. Notifications can be sent by email to [email protected]. The number of lessons billed is based on the number of lessons scheduled for your designated day in that month (e.g., if your lesson day is Tuesday and there are four Tuesdays in a month, you will be billed for four lessons; if there are five Tuesdays, you will be billed for five). Tuition payments exclude holiday closings, ensuring you are not charged for days when we are closed. Lessons for new students are prorated based on their start date and the remaining number of lessons in the month. NMA accepts credit card payments (Visa/MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) or ACH payments. A 3% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions. There is no processing fee charged for ACH payments (ACH is the recommended payment method). Card or bank information must be added through the MyMusicStaff portal or sign up form, and all students are required to have a payment method on file. Please note that there are no refunds under any circumstances. Attendance Each calendar year (Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st), students are allowed a total of 6 excused absences. An absence is considered excused if the student or parent cancels the lesson through the MyMusicStaff portal with at least 24 hours notice before the lesson's start time. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will result in the absence being considered unexcused, and the lesson will be forfeited. Excused absences are eligible only for makeup lesson credits; no refunds will be provided. Absences without proper notification will not qualify for makeups or refunds. At the discretion of NMA, unexcused absences may be awarded a makeup lesson In the event of unexpected illness or emergency. Makeup lesson credits must be used within 60 days of the original lesson date and will expire thereafter. NMA does not guarantee that the makeup lesson will be with the student's regular instructor, and lessons will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Makeup lesson times are not pre-scheduled and will be offered as random time slots become available. It is the student's responsibility to monitor the schedule and book an open slot that fits their availability. Slots can be scheduled up to 3 hours before the lesson time. Lessons that start late due to the student's tardiness will still end at the scheduled time. If a student is more than 15 minutes late for their lesson, it will be considered an unexcused absence, and the lesson will be forfeited. Instructor Absences Many of our instructors are professional musicians, and there may be occasions when they are unable to attend their lessons. In such cases, a substitute instructor will be provided without prior notice, and lessons will proceed as scheduled. If NMA cannot arrange a substitute teacher, the lesson will be canceled, and a refund credit for that single lesson will be applied to the student's account for the following month's tuition. The refund credit will be calculated as the cost of that month's tuition (excluding transaction fees) divided by the number of lessons in the month. Student Conduct At our music school, we are committed to maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is disruptive, disrespectful, or does not adhere to our policies. This includes inappropriate language, aggressive behavior, repeated tardiness, or any conduct that disrupts the learning experience. By enrolling, students and parents agree to uphold these standards to ensure a harmonious experience for all. Failure to meet these expectations may result in lesson cancellations without a refund. Safety Our music school prioritizes safety and responsible use of our facilities. Students are permitted to use designated practice rooms and performance spaces only during scheduled lesson times or authorized practice sessions, ensuring respect for shared resources. Students are responsible for the care and maintenance of their instruments brought to the school, and instruments provided by the school must be treated with equal care. NMA recommends all students bring earplugs to protect their ears. Earplugs may be provided when available, but it is the student's responsibility to bring and wear their ear protection. At Notes Music Academy, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students. However, the school is not responsible for the supervision or safety of students at any time, including during lessons. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for their children's safety and must supervise their children at all times while on school premises. By enrolling their child, parents and guardians acknowledge and accept this policy. Materials Students are responsible for the purchase of any required materials including but not limited to books, manuscript paper, recordable media such as blank CDs or drives for MP3s, and recorded music for lesson reference. Photograph and Recording Consent Policy At Notes Music Academy, we may periodically take photos or record videos of students, their families, and event attendees during classes, performances, and other school activities. These images and recordings may be used to promote and raise awareness of our school through various platforms such as our website, social media, and other promotional materials. By signing this document, parents and guardians grant Notes Music Academy permission to use photos and recordings of their child(ren) for these purposes. This consent covers both internal use by the school and, when applicable, use by media representatives covering our events ADA Policy Statement: Notes Music Academy (NMA) welcomes participants (including students, teaching artists, guest performers, Board and Advisory Committee members) and audience members of all abilities. The policy of the NMA is to ensure equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from programs and activities regardless of race, gender, national origin, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or ability. Notes Music Academy reserves the right to cancel student agreements with Notes Music Academy — Lesson Types Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Lesson Types Private Lessons Private lesson are one-on-one with a music instructor of your choice. These lessons are offered in 30, 45, and 1 hour sessions. Buddy Lessons Learning with a buddy is a great way to expedite learning! Buddy lessons are private lessons with one of our instructor for you and one other person. These lessons are offered in 45, and 1 hour sessions. Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Piano and Practice Room Rental Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Piano and Practice Room Rental     Available to book Monday - Friday 3pm - 7pm Please note we require at least 24 hours notice to reserve a room   Group Practice Room Rental For bands, groups, and ensembles, we have our group practice room (venue space) available with the use of our PA system and stage. Our venue space is 600 sq. ft., built for entertainment and community. This service is available on an hourly rental basis with a minimum of 1 hour.     Book Now   Individual Practice room Rental Our Individual practice rooms are perfect for 1-2 people looking for a private setting to hone their musicianship. Our Individual rooms can come equipped with an electronic keyboard, but must be requested in advanced. This service is available on an hourly rental basis with a minimum 1 hour.     Book Now   Grand Piano Rental Notes Music Academy offers Grand piano rentals for onsite practice. Our grand piano is a Kholer & Campbell, located in our venue room. This service is available on an hourly rental basis with a minimum of 1 hour.     Book Now Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Violin Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Violin teachers   Dr. Ondine Young - violin (online only) Ondine is a violin/violist, musical director/conductor, and educator who works with many organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned a doctoral degree from the University of Southern California in choral conducting and early music performance. Ondine also performs with many local ensembles such as Philharmonia Baroque, Albany Consort, Sacramento Baroque, Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra, Jubilate, San Francisco Early Music Society, Cantare, WAVE, Junior Bach, Arlington Arts, among others. Ondine has been invited to guest conduct OSRO (Oakland Summer Reading Orchestra) and CWO (Community Women’s Orchestra). Ondine and family are guest performers at Christ Church Los Altos; and many local churches. Ondine co-founded “Tea, Talks, and Treasures” at The Pacific Boychoir Academy. She is on the board of directors of Dandelion Dance Theater and Winds Across the Bay. Her past roles include teaching and conducting for: Marin GIrls Chorus, National Children’s Chorus, Golden State/California Youth Orchestras,  Marin/Oakland Schools for the Arts, Sound Minds/California Symphony, Bentley School, Stern Grove, and the Carmel Bach Festival. She has also conducted San Francisco Boys' and Girls’ Choruses, Kairos Youth Choirs, and many bell/Church choirs (CC, UMC, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran).  Ed Grey - Violin, Cello, upright bass, Bass Guitar, guitar, piano Ed Grey is an avant-garde composer and performer currently living and working in the East Bay. He's got over a decade of experience composing, performing, and recording/mixing musical art. Like any working composer, he's spent a lot of time with multiple instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and his main squeeze, the stand-up bass. Rather than being limited to it, his formal, classical training has guided him to other forms of music, into improvisation, and genres ranging anywhere from jazz to rock to electornic music to musique concret. He's performed and recorded with modern jazz artist Zae Tinaza, as well as various artists through the Oakland collective Supervoid.   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up   In PErson lessons are back!         Sign Up Today   About Us Notes Music Academy is Oakland's premier music school featuring eleven (11) fully equipped teaching studios, instructors, instruments and educational tools designed to help students reach their highest and best potential as musicians. We offer music lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar, drums, and voice! Lessons are available for students ages 6 and up and adults, based on individual levels of proficiency. NMA provides one-on-one training and follow-up from credentialed, university- and college-level instructors, as well as working professional musicians and peers. NMA instructors are passionate about giving their students a well-rounded musical education. They focus on student needs from various backgrounds and educational learning styles. At NMA, there is a heavy emphasis placed on music theory (sight reading, notation, chord construction, history, comprehension, improvisation, and transcription), which gives our students the crucial foundation to be a successful musician.  *All of our teachers are FBI/DOJ Livescan fingerprinted. Our Mission Our mission is to bring out the musician in you! Everyone has a heartbeat and it's our heartbeat that is the centerpiece to all music. Music can bring out confidence in a child and the child the more mature. Here at Notes, we have picked the best and most experienced teachers who have real careers in the music industry. This gives you the advantage to not only learn the fundamentals of music like sight reading, music theory, and notation, but also gives our students real hands-on experience in stage presence, band etiquette, and industry do's and don’ts. For more information on our policies, click here. Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Guitar Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Guitar teachers   Lily ramus - guitar, bass guitar, ukulele Lily Ramus is a musician and music teacher who has been passionate about music since learning to play the guitar and joining her first band in middle school. A decade later, she is a recent UC Berkeley graduate with a degree in music and enjoys teaching, performing with her band, and seeing live music whenever possible. Lily has experience playing and teaching a wide variety of genres and styles including, pop/rock, jazz, blues, metal, funk, country, and fingerstyle. Over the years she has played in many different bands and ensembles and in her current project she performs regularly at venues across California including, The UC Theatre, BandCamp HQ, The Pauley Ballroom at UC Berkeley, and 924 Gilman. In addition to teaching and performance, Lily is very involved in the local DIY music scene and for the past two years, she has organized several concerts and statewide tours highlighting queer and female-fronted bands and artists. From preparing for a music theory exam to starting a punk band, Lily believes that learning music should be fun and self-fulfilling, and is committed to helping students reach their diverse personal goals. “My guitar is not a thing. It’s an extension of myself. It’s who I am.” - Joan Jett   Ryan beckwith - guitar, bass guitar, ukulele Ryan Beckwith is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with over 15 years of teaching experience and a B.A. in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. Ryan has written and produced music scores for film and television, and performed in numerous bands spanning pop, funk, jazz, metal, and beyond. His diverse experience allows him to adapt fluidly to any style, blending technical skill with expressive creativity. Drawing on years of performance and production, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both the artistic and practical sides of music to every lesson. A word from Ryan: "Music has always been my way of lifting myself out of the mundane and reconnecting with something bigger. Learning an instrument can be challenging, but the reward—those moments when something finally clicks or understanding something that gives you goosebumps—is pure magic. My goal as a teacher is to understand how each student learns best, so that together we can build confidence, joy, and independence as musicians. Even after our lessons end, I want my students to feel equipped to keep growing, exploring, and finding inspiration in their own way."   SEBASTIAN FOTOUHI - Guitar, ukulele, Bass Guitar Sebastian has taught for over a decade. He’s taught at schools around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and even as far as Texas. Sebastian has played in many professional bands at some of the most iconic stages in the Bay Area including the Sleep Train Pavilion, Bottom of The Hill, as well as many festivals and private shows. He plays and teaches many styles and instruments. His goal in teaching music is to ensure each student receives a top notch music education focusing especially on real world skills and knowledge. On top of a great education, the other main goal is to have fun with music! It can be overwhelming to dive into the ocean of knowledge with no application for all the techniques and pieces you’re learning. Sebastian aims to make it fun, welcoming, and practical. Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Cello Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up cello Teachers   Ed Grey - Cello, piano, Bass Guitar, upright bass Ed Grey is an avant-garde composer and performer currently living and working in the East Bay. He's got over a decade of experience composing, performing, and recording/mixing musical art. Like any working composer, he's spent a lot of time with multiple instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and his main squeeze, the stand-up bass. Rather than being limited to it, his formal, classical training has guided him to other forms of music, into improvisation, and genres ranging anywhere from jazz to rock to electronic music to musique concret. He's performed and recorded with modern jazz artist Zae Tinaza, as well as various artists through the Oakland collective Supervoid.     Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up   In PErson lessons are back!         Sign Up Today   About Us Notes Music Academy is Oakland's premier music school featuring eleven (11) fully equipped teaching studios, instructors, instruments and educational tools designed to help students reach their highest and best potential as musicians. We offer music lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar, drums, and voice! Lessons are available for students ages 6 and up and adults, based on individual levels of proficiency. NMA provides one-on-one training and follow-up from credentialed, university- and college-level instructors, as well as working professional musicians and peers. NMA instructors are passionate about giving their students a well-rounded musical education. They focus on student needs from various backgrounds and educational learning styles. At NMA, there is a heavy emphasis placed on music theory (sight reading, notation, chord construction, history, comprehension, improvisation, and transcription), which gives our students the crucial foundation to be a successful musician.  *All of our teachers are FBI/DOJ Livescan fingerprinted. Our Mission Our mission is to bring out the musician in you! Everyone has a heartbeat and it's our heartbeat that is the centerpiece to all music. Music can bring out confidence in a child and the child the more mature. Here at Notes, we have picked the best and most experienced teachers who have real careers in the music industry. This gives you the advantage to not only learn the fundamentals of music like sight reading, music theory, and notation, but also gives our students real hands-on experience in stage presence, band etiquette, and industry do's and don’ts. For more information on our policies, click here. Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Clarinet Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up clarinet teachers   Grace pottebaum - Clarinet, Piano Grace holds a Bachelor of Music from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where she specialized in classical piano and clarinet under Dr. Aaron Stampfl and Dr. Karen Edwards. While attending Wheaton College, she studied piano pedagogy and was the assistant accompanist for Wheaton's Community of Arts Youth Orchestra, where she taught group music theory and improvisational technique. In addition to the piano, she is a multi-instrumentalist and can offer clarinet lessons. She performed in large ensembles and played the clarinet and bass clarinet for Wheaton College's Symphonic Band under the guidance of Timothy Yantz. She complements my music instruction by incorporating fundamentals of music theory, aural skills, and classical technique. She works with students through private lessons to create and achieve their personalized music goals and foster a positive, long-lasting relationship with music.    Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Free Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up   Sign Up To sign up for classes please call us at (510) 575-3937 or, fill out the form below with your information and we will contact you to schedule your first lesson. If you do not receive a call within 48 hours feel free to give us a call. Please double check to make sure your information is correct.   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Our Policies Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Our Policies We are delighted to have you as part of our musical community. Please carefully read the following rules and policies, as they outline how our school operates and the guidelines we abide by. Understanding these policies ensures a smooth and productive experience for all our students, parents, and staff. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a positive and effective learning environment at Notes Music Academy [NMA]. Thank you for your attention and commitment to these guidelines. Tuition Students who pay by credit card or ACH payments will be automatically enrolled in a recurring payment plan for each successive month’s lessons. On the 16th of each month, you will receive an email reminder that your credit card will be charged on the 1st of the following month. A $10 late fee will be assessed for any payments received after the 5th of the month. If parents wish to discontinue lessons for the next month, they must notify NMA by the 25th of the current month. If NMA does not receive notification by the 25th, the account will be automatically charged on the 1st for that month’s lessons. Lessons will continue weekly (excluding school closures) and will be charged monthly until canceled via email notification. Notifications can be sent by email to [email protected]. The number of lessons billed is based on the number of lessons scheduled for your designated day in that month (e.g., if your lesson day is Tuesday and there are four Tuesdays in a month, you will be billed for four lessons; if there are five Tuesdays, you will be billed for five). Tuition payments exclude holiday closings, ensuring you are not charged for days when we are closed. Lessons for new students are prorated based on their start date and the remaining number of lessons in the month. NMA accepts credit card payments (Visa/MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) or ACH payments. A 3% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions. There is no processing fee charged for ACH payments (ACH is the recommended payment method). Card or bank information must be added through the MyMusicStaff portal or sign up form, and all students are required to have a payment method on file. Please note that there are no refunds under any circumstances. Attendance Each calendar year (Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st), students are allowed a total of 6 excused absences. An absence is considered excused if the student or parent cancels the lesson through the MyMusicStaff portal with at least 24 hours notice before the lesson's start time. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will result in the absence being considered unexcused, and the lesson will be forfeited. Excused absences are eligible only for makeup lesson credits; no refunds will be provided. Absences without proper notification will not qualify for makeups or refunds. At the discretion of NMA, unexcused absences may be awarded a makeup lesson In the event of unexpected illness or emergency. Makeup lesson credits must be used within 60 days of the original lesson date and will expire thereafter. NMA does not guarantee that the makeup lesson will be with the student's regular instructor, and lessons will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Makeup lesson times are not pre-scheduled and will be offered as random time slots become available. It is the student's responsibility to monitor the schedule and book an open slot that fits their availability. Slots can be scheduled up to 3 hours before the lesson time. Lessons that start late due to the student's tardiness will still end at the scheduled time. If a student is more than 15 minutes late for their lesson, it will be considered an unexcused absence, and the lesson will be forfeited. Instructor Absences Many of our instructors are professional musicians, and there may be occasions when they are unable to attend their lessons. In such cases, a substitute instructor will be provided without prior notice, and lessons will proceed as scheduled. If NMA cannot arrange a substitute teacher, the lesson will be canceled, and a refund credit for that single lesson will be applied to the student's account for the following month's tuition. The refund credit will be calculated as the cost of that month's tuition (excluding transaction fees) divided by the number of lessons in the month. Student Conduct At our music school, we are committed to maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is disruptive, disrespectful, or does not adhere to our policies. This includes inappropriate language, aggressive behavior, repeated tardiness, or any conduct that disrupts the learning experience. By enrolling, students and parents agree to uphold these standards to ensure a harmonious experience for all. Failure to meet these expectations may result in lesson cancellations without a refund. Safety Our music school prioritizes safety and responsible use of our facilities. Students are permitted to use designated practice rooms and performance spaces only during scheduled lesson times or authorized practice sessions, ensuring respect for shared resources. Students are responsible for the care and maintenance of their instruments brought to the school, and instruments provided by the school must be treated with equal care. NMA recommends all students bring earplugs to protect their ears. Earplugs may be provided when available, but it is the student's responsibility to bring and wear their ear protection. At Notes Music Academy, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students. However, the school is not responsible for the supervision or safety of students at any time, including during lessons. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for their children's safety and must supervise their children at all times while on school premises. By enrolling their child, parents and guardians acknowledge and accept this policy. Materials Students are responsible for the purchase of any required materials including but not limited to books, manuscript paper, recordable media such as blank CDs or drives for MP3s, and recorded music for lesson reference. Photograph and Recording Consent Policy At Notes Music Academy, we may periodically take photos or record videos of students, their families, and event attendees during classes, performances, and other school activities. These images and recordings may be used to promote and raise awareness of our school through various platforms such as our website, social media, and other promotional materials. By signing this document, parents and guardians grant Notes Music Academy permission to use photos and recordings of their child(ren) for these purposes. This consent covers both internal use by the school and, when applicable, use by media representatives covering our events ADA Policy Statement: Notes Music Academy (NMA) welcomes participants (including students, teaching artists, guest performers, Board and Advisory Committee members) and audience members of all abilities. The policy of the NMA is to ensure equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from programs and activities regardless of race, gender, national origin, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or ability. Notes Music Academy reserves the right to cancel student agreements with Notes Music Academy — Contact Us Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Contact Us ☎ Phone: (510) 575-3937   If you have a question or request, or would like to tour our school, please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.   Our Office 3166 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA, 94692 Hours of Operation Mon-Fri 3:00-7:00 Sat 10:00-2:00 Sun Closed   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Ukulele Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up ukulele teachers Ryan Beckwith - ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, piano Ryan Beckwith is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with over 15 years of teaching experience and a B.A. in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. Ryan has written and produced music scores for film and television, and performed in numerous bands spanning pop, funk, jazz, metal, and beyond. His diverse experience allows him to adapt fluidly to any style, blending technical skill with expressive creativity. Drawing on years of performance and production, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both the artistic and practical sides of music to every lesson. A word from Ryan: "Music has always been my way of lifting myself out of the mundane and reconnecting with something bigger. Learning an instrument can be challenging, but the reward—those moments when something finally clicks or understanding something that gives you goosebumps—is pure magic. My goal as a teacher is to understand how each student learns best, so that together we can build confidence, joy, and independence as musicians. Even after our lessons end, I want my students to feel equipped to keep growing, exploring, and finding inspiration in their own way." SEBASTIAN FOTOUHI - ukulele, Guitar, BASS guitar, Piano Sebastian has taught for over a decade. He’s taught at schools around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and even as far as Texas. Sebastian has played in many professional bands at some of the most iconic stages in the Bay Area including the Sleep Train Pavilion, Bottom of The Hill, as well as many festivals and private shows. He plays and teaches many styles and instruments. His goal in teaching music is to ensure each student receives a top notch music education focusing especially on real world skills and knowledge. On top of a great education, the other main goal is to have fun with music! It can be overwhelming to dive into the ocean of knowledge with no application for all the techniques and pieces you’re learning. Sebastian aims to make it fun, welcoming, and practical.   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up   In PErson lessons are back!         Sign Up Today   About Us Notes Music Academy is Oakland's premier music school featuring eleven (11) fully equipped teaching studios, instructors, instruments and educational tools designed to help students reach their highest and best potential as musicians. We offer music lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar, drums, and voice! Lessons are available for students ages 6 and up and adults, based on individual levels of proficiency. NMA provides one-on-one training and follow-up from credentialed, university- and college-level instructors, as well as working professional musicians and peers. NMA instructors are passionate about giving their students a well-rounded musical education. They focus on student needs from various backgrounds and educational learning styles. At NMA, there is a heavy emphasis placed on music theory (sight reading, notation, chord construction, history, comprehension, improvisation, and transcription), which gives our students the crucial foundation to be a successful musician.  *All of our teachers are FBI/DOJ Livescan fingerprinted. Our Mission Our mission is to bring out the musician in you! Everyone has a heartbeat and it's our heartbeat that is the centerpiece to all music. Music can bring out confidence in a child and the child the more mature. Here at Notes, we have picked the best and most experienced teachers who have real careers in the music industry. This gives you the advantage to not only learn the fundamentals of music like sight reading, music theory, and notation, but also gives our students real hands-on experience in stage presence, band etiquette, and industry do's and don’ts. For more information on our policies, click here. Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Piano Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Piano teachers   Dana Salzman - Piano (ONLINE ONLY) Pianist, singer, composer, producer and musical director Dana Salzman creates funky, flavorful tunes that re-imagine jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, Latin and R&B music and illuminate her sultry voice, fine-tuned piano technique and talent for composition and arrangement. An enthusiastic collaborator and mistress of improvisation, she blends together fresh beats and lyrics into vivid arrangements that ignite all five senses and explore the intense dimensions of raw human emotion. Salzman began to study piano at age four with her mother (an internationally renowned classical piano teacher) and then went on to earn a degree from the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. Salzman has had the opportunity  to work closely with many celebrated musicians and songwriters during her career, including Mike Marshall (Timex Social Club), Samuelle Prater (Club Neaveau), Tony Flores (Marvin Gaye,. Bobby Womack), Pete Escovedo, Rappin 4Tay, Valerie Troutt, Tiffany Austin, and more. Now based in Oakland, CA, Salzman does all her own production, writing and arranging and is also an in-demand piano and voice teacher.     Ed Grey - piano, Bass Guitar, upright bass, Cello Ed Grey is an avant-garde composer and performer currently living and working in the East Bay. He's got over a decade of experience composing, performing, and recording/mixing musical art. Like any working composer, he's spent a lot of time with multiple instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and his main squeeze, the stand-up bass. Rather than being limited to it, his formal, classical training has guided him to other forms of music, into improvisation, and genres ranging anywhere from jazz to rock to electronic music to musique concret. He's performed and recorded with modern jazz artist Zae Tinaza, as well as various artists through the Oakland collective Supervoid.   Stefan Frazier - Piano Bay area based pianist, piano teacher, songwriter, producer & music director. Stefan has focused on giving his audiences & students a sense of interdependence and authentic expression, while also celebrating his passion for the arts. He's lead in the composition and production of a Neo-Soul project in addition to playing piano since he was 8 years old.He has performed in Minneapolis and Santa Cruz and continues to produce for contemporary dance groups in the bay area. He recently taught private piano lessons at the Starving Musician of Santa Cruz and facilitated lessons and a band workshop at the Boys and Girls Club in two different locations of Santa Cruz. He currently enjoys playing contemporary piano songs and performing in a rock group called Kali Ra in Oakland.     SEBASTIAN FOTOUHI - Piano, GUITAR, UKULELE, BASS Sebastian has taught for over a decade. He’s taught at schools around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and even as far as Texas. Sebastian has played in many professional bands at some of the most iconic stages in the Bay Area including the Sleep Train Pavilion, Bottom of The Hill, as well as many festivals and private shows. He plays and teaches many styles and instruments. His goal in teaching music is to ensure each student receives a top notch music education focusing especially on real world skills and knowledge. On top of a great education, the other main goal is to have fun with music! It can be overwhelming to dive into the ocean of knowledge with no application for all the techniques and pieces you’re learning. Sebastian aims to make it fun, welcoming, and practical.   Grace pottebaum - Piano, clarinet Grace holds a Bachelor of Music from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where she specialized in classical piano and clarinet under Dr. Aaron Stampfl and Dr. Karen Edwards. While attending Wheaton College, she studied piano pedagogy and was the assistant accompanist for Wheaton's Community of Arts Youth Orchestra, where she taught group music theory and improvisational technique. In addition to the piano, she is a multi-instrumentalist and can offer clarinet lessons. She performed in large ensembles and played the clarinet and bass clarinet for Wheaton College's Symphonic Band under the guidance of Timothy Yantz. She complements my music instruction by incorporating fundamentals of music theory, aural skills, and classical technique. She works with students through private lessons to create and achieve their personalized music goals and foster a positive, long-lasting relationship with music.   MINDY KNIGHT (MK) - Piano, VOICE Mindy Knight has been singing with and around others since age 11. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a Vocal Degree, the Bay Area became home. MK has been teaching singing and piano lessons for almost ten years. For MK, musicianship is inherent in every person, and the only question to answer is really the “How”. Playing piano is a wonderful way to open to the world of sound. MK is proud to offer beginners and mid-range learners an easy way to learn piano, starting with a playing-based method, and graduating to reading and theory models as the student gains proficiency. MK has performed in nearly every variety of ensemble and solo act, including Choral/Church Ensembles, Jazz (think Wine Bar/Speakeasy), Musical Theater (Rent, Chicago, Wicked), and most recently as an independent songwriter. MK has sung in Hungary, Ghana, New York, Texas, New Mexico, and of course various places in California. As an indie musician, has played in the Bay Area at Golden Bull, Bottom of The Hill, Hemlock (RIP), The Hotel Utah, Bazaar Cafe, Milk Bar, The Lost Church, Pop’s, and Brick & Mortar, to name a few. Currently MK is focusing on writing music for their band and hoping to release it this year!   ryan Beckwith - piano, Guitar Ryan Beckwith is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with over 15 years of teaching experience and a B.A. in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. Ryan has written and produced music scores for film and television, and performed in numerous bands spanning pop, funk, jazz, metal, and beyond. His diverse experience allows him to adapt fluidly to any style, blending technical skill with expressive creativity. Drawing on years of performance and production, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both the artistic and practical sides of music to every lesson. A word from Ryan: "Music has always been my way of lifting myself out of the mundane and reconnecting with something bigger. Learning an instrument can be challenging, but the reward—those moments when something finally clicks or understanding something that gives you goosebumps—is pure magic. My goal as a teacher is to understand how each student learns best, so that together we can build confidence, joy, and independence as musicians. Even after our lessons end, I want my students to feel equipped to keep growing, exploring, and finding inspiration in their own way." 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Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Drum Teachers Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up drum teachers   CODY RHODES - Drums Cody holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from San Jose State University where he studied drum set under Jason Lewis and Joe Hodge as well as Orchestral Percussion under Galen Lemmon. During that time he also spent many formative summers focusing on rudimental drumming with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps Organization. Since then, his broad background has offered him the honor of working with an astonishing list of many artists from all areas of the musical spectrum on many bandstands as well as in numerous studios and professional musical theater productions. Cody is a life-long student of the art of drumming and he takes much enjoyment in making music with like-minded individuals, sharing in positive musical interactions, and paying forward the knowledge that has been shared with him by the many great mentors he has had the privilege of studying under. www.neatbeats.biz ALise Corbin - Drums Alise Corbin is a percussionist, music educator, and performer based in Oakland, California. She studied Music Education and Percussion Performance at the University of Nevada, Reno. From 2010 to 2022, Alise performed as a pit percussionist with the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company in productions like Les Miserables , Matilda , and Mary Poppins . She also served as a Drumline and Front Ensemble Instructor and Director for the Washoe County School District, guiding students in both technical skill development and musical artistry. Alise is passionate about fostering creativity and technical excellence in her students while continuing to grow as a musician. She is eager to contribute her experience and enthusiasm to new opportunities in the music community.   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937 Notes Music Academy — Music Teacher Application Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up Home About Us Welcome Our Services Lesson Types Piano and Practice Room Rental Instruments + Teachers Bass Teachers Cello Teachers Clarinet Teachers Drum Teachers Guitar Teachers Piano Teachers Ukulele Teachers Violin Teachers Voice Teachers Student Portal Contact Us Sign Up   Teacher Application If you would like to apply for a position as a Notes Music Academy teacher please fill out the application below. Once you have submitted the form, please email your resume to [email protected]   Please email your resume to [email protected] after submitting this form   Back To Top Our Policies Teacher Application Notes Music Academy, 3166 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States 5105753937