Pre-School

I enjoy teaching students of all ages and ability levels, provided that they are highly motivated to make progress. I have had success with starting kids out on bassoon, teaching on the high school and college levels, and I am in demand by professionals for pre-audition coaching. I have given master classes throughout the world.

My teaching is a rigorous mix of objective (technical), and subjective (musical). I have put much thought into how to express sometimes illusive ideas in specific terms.

Tyler Lewis, Violinist, received his B.A. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music while under the instruction of Bettina Mussumeli. Previous instructors include Nathan Rubin, Concert Master of Oakland East Bay Symphony, and Eric Hansen, professor at Cal State Hayward. Specializing in Baroque and Modern music, Tyler has appeared in groups such as Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, American Bach Soloists, Santa Rosa Symphony, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, and has performed at Festival De Sole in the Napa Valley and St. Paul's International Chamber Music Festival.

Studied Piano from age 6, Harp from age 15. Attended Interlochen Arts Academy studying harp with Elisa Smith Dickon. Attended Cleveland Institute of Music studying harp with Alice Chalifoux. Principal Harp of the Indianapolis Symphony from 1975-1981, Principal Harp of the San Francisco Symphony since 1981. Harp Instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music sine 2007. Harp Coach of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra since 1981.

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I am primarily an organist although I also perform on harpsichord, clavichord, and both early and modern piano. I am an eclectic player, performing music from earliest times to the present. I have also been a church musician, so understand the specific demands of that profession.

My main interest has been in the history of keyboard technique on which I have written a book, "How Did They Play? How Did They Teach?" I use and teach a variety of techniques to suit the music being studied. All of my ideas are based upon primary source material in keyboard playing.

Having had an active performing career which encompassed opera, oratorio and recital, I am comfortable sharing what I have learned through the years with my students. My goal is always to help each unique student find his or her most free and beautiful voice, and will draw upon a variety of methods to do so. Since my own study focussed on the bel canto approach, that is my first instinct, but I believe in drawing from many different sources depending on individual needs. I love to find answers through the music itself, and enjoy coaching art song and opera above all.

Ms. Jarc is an award-winning, highly accomplished national and international opera and concert performer. Her teaching experience ranges from her private studio to adjudicator and master class instructor. She uses and teaches with the International Phonemic Alphabet, and performs in five languages. She has worked as an LA studio singer.

"I am an OA2 Records artist, a national jazz label. For 10 years I have been the leader, composer, and arranger for Amy Stephens Group jazz quartet (www.amystephens.com). ASG has performed live at jazz festivals and concert series throughout the Midwest and Northwest. We've recorded 3 CD's of my original jazz songs, all with national reviews and airplay.

I also have 15 years experience as a music director, pianist and worship leader at churches in the Midwest, Seattle and San Francisco.