
Music Studios
Testimonials
“I love taking piano lessons with Mr Eli because he’s fun and he makes me love music even more! He’s patient when I get something wrong" -Ilayda, age 9
“Eli has a kindness that connects with kids. My daughter has been studying with Eli for almost 10 years. She still looks forward to working with him, every week.” - Frazer, parent of 14 year old
"Eli's class is the only thing that we do regularly over Zoom that my kids get really into" - Emma
"He supports me. He always says try again, take your time. I'm learning so much." - Nickolas, age 9
"I enjoy playing Guitar with Eli. It’s better than math. He’s nice and gets me to try things that I wouldn’t do if it’s hard, makes it fun."- Axel, age 9
"He explains things really well. When I don’t understand something he teaches it a different way, that makes it easier and more fun. A patient and very encouraging teacher." - Jack, age 13
Private classes can be remote or in my Oakland backyard. All lessons are tailored to the individual but include: mentorship, theory, performance, artistry, and guidance for building positive lifelong practice habits.
Songwriting can be included with any instrument and it is not necessary to be able to read music to start.
Guitar
Piano
Ukulele
Digital Audio Recording
Songwriting
Private classes are available for students aged 4 to infinity.
Education Experience
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Teaching general music in Oakland Public Schools sing 2011
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Instructing private students since 2007
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Orff certified ( 4 summers at the San Francisco International Orff Course )
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Kodaly level 1 ( Holy Names Summer Prgoram)
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Masters Degree in Music Composition from Mills College
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Bachelors Degree in Music Composition from Wesleyan University
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3 years teaching music at Alchemia (Arts program for developmentally disabled adults)
Public classes
Contact:
DreamSongs
This program makes songwriting and instrument playing accessible to students who have limited access to private lessons and have underfunded music programs in their schools. DreamSongs increases aural comprehension and expressive language skills , inspires students to value their own dreams, however bold or whimsical, and to bravely put them into music. This can be a two part workshop or 12 week residency. The longer residency includes ukulele instruction.