Piano Lessons with Samantha-From Bach to Rock

BA in Classical Piano Performance from Southern Oregon University, & additional postgraduate training from University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, a top music conservatory in California.
Extensive teaching experience. 16 years as associate professor at SJSU and over 15 years of private studio instruction from my home studio.
Studied songwriting/composition at Berklee College of Music, the best school in the country for songwriting, rock and popular music, and jazz.
Teaches using only positive feedback and encouragement which is so important for children and also adults. A patient, kind, and excellent listener.
Customized lessons to fit the needs of each individual; adapts to each unique individual and learning style.
Instruction in not only classical, but also rock and popular music, improvisation, songwriting, and theory. Studio has both an upright 6'1 Yamaha grand and the best synthesizer money (Nord Stage 2) can buy.
My students earn high marks on RCM/ABRSM testing
Provides competition entrance prep, music major college entrance prep
2-3 Recitals a year

Why Piano?

Learning piano is more enjoyable than other instruments. Since learning piano is relatively easy, the student can learn to play songs much faster than on other instruments. This will motivate them to study more.
Piano is much easier to learn than other instruments, such as guitar or violin, yet is an excellent stepping stone to other instruments.
Studies show learning music improves school performance, learning languages, & memorization.
Learning to play the piano means you'll be able to play other instruments, such as Organ, Harpsichord, and the many, many instruments that can be played via synthesizer.
The piano has, and likely always will be, the easiest instrument to use for composing and it is a key instrument in popular music (jazz, blues, & rock) for performance.
Piano is the best instrument to use for learning theory.