
A visitor to New York once
asked a person on the street how to get to Carnegie Hall. The answer was
"practice, practice practice!" Of course a good teacher helps
and we've got lots of them.
GUITAR
Michael Barclay (707) 795-5233
Michael is a very nice man and even
leads his own blues band, aptly named "The Michael Barclay Blues Band".
He studied with David Spinoza (N.Y.) and
teaches all styles and levels, concentrating on music that the student is
particularly interested in.
Chris Pimentel (707) 795-5953
Chris is an award-winning Berklee
College of Music graduate with a BA in music from Sonoma State University.
He specializes in Rock, Blues and Jazz. His
lessons cover theory, improvisation, ear training, finger picking, scales
and modes.
Gary Vogensen (707) 763-8993
Gary is a 25 year veteran of the
San Francisco Bay Area musical community.
He teaches Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Slide, Folk and Pop to students of
all levels.
GUITAR AND BASS
Keith Allen (707) 765-0799
Keith is a road veteran of such bands
as the Steve Miller Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Norton Buffalo.
He can help you plan a custom course in any style on lead, rhythm or bass
guitar.
DRUMS
Bradd Stine (707) 586-1279
Bradd is the teaching studio coordinator
and can often be reached at Zone. He has been playing over 30 years, ( he's
not much older than that), and teaches all styles and all levels, either
by reading or by ear.
Tom Hayashi (707) 539-0616
Tom began playing drums when he was
eight, (and he is quite a bit older now), and worked in orchestral settings,
jazz clubs, and straight ahead rock and roll. He hopes to convey through
his teaching the fun and enjoyment of music and how the study of technique,
reading and critical listening can enhance and deepen one's musical experience.
Rick Cutler (707) 887-1147
Rick has been a professional drummer
for 35 years. He has played thousands of live performaces, recording sessions,
and radio and TV appearances in all styles of music. Rick offers a straight
forward approach that gets the student playing as soon as possible.
DRUMS AND CONGAS
Kendrick Freeman (707) 765-2710
Kendrick's emphasis is on Jazz and
African based music. His teachers include San Francisco Bay Area drummers
George Marsh and Eddie Moore as well as numerous African and Caribbean musicians
and dancers. Kendrick as toured in Europe with a theater company, recorded
two albums of original music and currently serves ad musical director for
Group Petit La Kwa, San Francisco's premiere Haitian dance company.
VOICE
Claudia Larson (707) 824-0454
Claudia believes that anyone can
sing. she can assist the student to sing with greater resonance, vocal clarity,
and emotional depth while becoming more aware of the instrument - the body.
She is currently performing with groups that combine gospel, classical and
improvisational jazz.
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