Piano

Elizabeth Ingber

Elizabeth Ingber received a Master of Music degree in piano accompanying from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a student of Timothy Bach. Prior to studying at the conservatory she attended St. Mary's College of Maryland from which she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and mathematics. At St. Mary's she studied piano with Brian Ganz and viola with Jennifer Rende. Since completing her studies, Ms. Ingber has taught piano, violin, and viola, and performed as a pianist and accompanist.

Susanne Mentzer

I have been an international opera singer for over 30 years, having spend 20 years at the Metropolitan Opera. My specialty ranges from Mozart and Strauss to chamber music and recitals.
Additionally I taught 6 years at Shepherd School Rice University, and 6 years at DePaul University. I also was on faculty at Aspen Music Festival and School for 5 years. I give master classes around the country and have guest taught at the Sf Opera Merola program and Castleton Festival.

Olga Day

Mrs. Olga Day is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California and trains children to get the MTA Certificate of Merit. She received Bachelors and Masters degrees from Russia. Before she moved to the United States, Mrs. Day was a piano teacher and an accompanist for a chorus at a music school. She wrote an award winning series of articles giving a new, progressive method of teaching piano. She was involved in educating other piano teachers. Her students participated in piano competitions, festivals, and other events.

Iliana Nikolova

Iliana was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, and began her piano studies at the
age of four. At 14, she was accepted at the Veselin Stoyanov School of
Music, from which she graduated with a Diploma in Piano Performance and
Pedagogy. After moving to Vancouver, Canada, Iliana went on to study at
the University of British Columbia under Professor Jane Coop, one of
Canada's most prominent and distinguished pianists. In 2003 she received
her Master's Degree in Piano Performance from UBC and founded a

Bruce Loeb

Bruce Loeb is an experienced teacher and performer who offers piano lessons that develop musicianship, sight-reading and technique.

Learning how to produce a beautiful tone allows you to hear music better and to develop the ability to play with presence and a sense of being centered in your whole body.

Debora Carreiro

Professional Music Educator (excellent references) with almost 20 years
of experience , ages 4 1/2 and up. Seniors are welcomed. No need to drive
to a studio, you save time and on gas. I specialize in working with
beginners and truly help students,helping them to discover how to feel
comfortable at the piano,develop good reading and listening skills,learn
how to practice, and understand some theoretical aspects of
music. Recitals are being held twice (at least) a year in 1 of music

Diane Hidy

A graduate of the American Boychoir School and Westminster Choir College
of Princeton, New Jersey, Marco Antonio Melendez has been recognized as
an award winning singer and recording artist throughout the states of
Texas and New Jersey. Beginning his conducting and teacher career at
age fifteen, Melendez has lead choirs, taught seminars, and has been a
guest artist for churches and music programs throughout country.
Currently, he serves as Director of Music Ministries and Accompanist at

Amy Hunter

In my teaching studio I am dedicated to sharing my love for creating music and finding the right musical path for each student. I believe that every person should have the opportunity to learn an instrument, learn the language of music, and discover how exciting and FUN it is to play! I accept students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and work with you/your child's interests and musical desires to design a lesson that fulfills your individual goals and provides you/your child with a balanced musical background.

Janis Mercer

I am a pianist/composer living in San Francisco with 30 years of experience teaching piano privately, at all levels and ages. I have coached middle school and high school-aged chamber musicians for about 15 years. I start beginners with a foundation in theory and technique, in addition to repertoire material. I have prepared students for various levels of ABRSM exams. My goal is to provide a relaxed, though disciplined approach. I teach remotely, via Skype or FaceTime. Website: https://janismercer.com.