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Amruta is a vocalist, music educator, and award-winning arranger born and raised in the Bay Area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. Amruta has years of experience leading and arranging for one of the top South Asian Fusion A Cappella groups in the nation. Over the past 19 years, Amruta has accumulated experience singing many different genres such as musical theater, opera, pop, R&B, jazz, Bollywood, and Hindustani classical music. She is also a songwriter and likes to work on her own music in her free time. Amruta is very passionate about teaching and has years of experience teaching students of all ages. She appreciates that everyone learns at their own speed and believes that all are capable of singing! She can prepare students for any test or certification as well as competitions and auditions.

Georgia is a graduate of Wisconsin College-Conservatory in Milwaukee WI and Mills College in Oakland, CA in Music Theory, Composition and Piano. She enjoys teaching students who want to focus on performing the piano music they love that gives both joy and satisfaction in their lives. She also prepares piano students for piano exams, including California Certificate of Merit and ABRSM. Georgia receives a great sense of fulfillment to communicate with patience, and to watch students gradually build up confidence and develop a sense of accomplishment.

Livermore native Bill has over 40 years of experience performing and teaching drums. Bill began studying music with the Livermore schools program where he played in Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz band as well as the pit orchestra for Oklahoma and Peter Pan. While still in high school, he began playing with rock bands at parties, school dances, and weddings. Nightclub gigs soon followed and performances had Bill traveling up and down the state of California for many years. He knows both the technical and the practical sides of music, having spent many years managing bands in which he performed. He teaches all drum set styles and reading including classical snare, marching snare, drum set tab, and big band charts. He works with students of all ages and experience levels; instruction is individually designed to focus on whatever the student wants to learn!

Christina has been teaching piano lessons for over 6 years and has over 13 years of performance experience. She is currently attending Davis University and enjoys teaching all styles of music to students of all ages and levels. She also prepares piano students for the California Certificate of Merit and ABRSM.

CJ has over ten years of professional teaching experience, he is passionate about helping students develop not only their musical skills, but also their confidence, creativity, and personal expression. His studies include coursework through Berklee College of Music, along with continued independent study and real-world musical experience that have shaped his approach as an educator. CJ believes that every student learns differently. Whether working with young beginners, teenagers, or more advanced musicians, He tailors each lesson to the individual student's age, learning style, pace, instrument, goals, and interests. His teaching philosophy balances strong musical fundamentals with an encouraging and supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring and growing. While CJ is happy to dive deeply into music theory and the logic behind music when students or parents desire it, he places equal importance on developing self-confidence, creativity, improvisation, and songwriting skills. His goal is to help students become not only capable musicians, but also confident individuals who can express themselves through music and enjoy the lifelong rewards of learning an instrument.

Julian began his teaching career in Manteca, where he also developed "ProjectBands" to teach students ensemble performance, songwriting, and recording. He has three years of international experience teaching music in France and is adept at working with students of all backgrounds, including those with autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities. A former member of the band Pretty Uglies and a current solo artist under "Play on Words," Julian focuses on making lessons both challenging and enjoyable. His philosophy emphasizes student-led repertoire and building a natural relationship with the instrument to avoid bad habits.

CJ has over ten years of professional teaching experience, he is passionate about helping students develop not only their musical skills, but also their confidence, creativity, and personal expression. His studies include coursework through Berklee College of Music, along with continued independent study and real-world musical experience that have shaped his approach as an educator. CJ believes that every student learns differently. Whether working with young beginners, teenagers, or more advanced musicians, He tailors each lesson to the individual student's age, learning style, pace, instrument, goals, and interests. His teaching philosophy balances strong musical fundamentals with an encouraging and supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring and growing. While CJ is happy to dive deeply into music theory and the logic behind music when students or parents desire it, he places equal importance on developing self-confidence, creativity, improvisation, and songwriting skills. His goal is to help students become not only capable musicians, but also confident individuals who can express themselves through music and enjoy the lifelong rewards of learning an instrument.

Julian began his teaching career in Manteca, where he also developed "ProjectBands" to teach students ensemble performance, songwriting, and recording. He has three years of international experience teaching music in France and is adept at working with students of all backgrounds, including those with autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities. A former member of the band Pretty Uglies and a current solo artist under "Play on Words," Julian focuses on making lessons both challenging and enjoyable. His philosophy emphasizes student-led repertoire and building a natural relationship with the instrument to avoid bad habits.

Josh's lessons are all online; in-person not available.

Josh has been teaching piano for the better part of 10 years. He specializes in classical music but enjoys teaching a variety of genres including jazz, pop, rock, salsa, cumbia, ragtime, video game music, and film music. He has a high retention rate with his students and has taught some of the same students for over 8 years. In terms of his style, Josh is a very patient teacher but will gently push his students in the direction he wants them to go while finding engaging material along the way. He knows that everyone is different so he meets them where they are and goes from there, setting satisfying goals to achieve. He wants students to play music and therefore express themselves, so artistry as well as technique is important but also developing an ear for listening and analyzing music. Lastly, he takes pride in helping his students achieve their goals whether that be playing something beautifully or just learning how to read and understand music. Whatever you are looking for in music, Josh can help.

Giovanni has been a performing musician in the Bay Area for several years. He is a multi-instrument musician and teacher and teaches all styles of music, but his favorite genres to teach and play are jazz rock, older pop, and songwriting. Gio loves writing music and has released 4 albums. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels.

Connor is a musician from the beautiful island of Guam who loves sharing music with others. He studied music at the College of San Mateo, where he earned an Associate Degree in Music. Connor has been teaching piano for nearly five years at the Bay Area Music Academy, helping students discover the joy of playing music. He is also a professional musician who performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Inspired by his love of jazz music, Connor recently released his own album called "Hot Pot". His music combines creativity, passion, and the sounds that have influenced him throughout his musical journey. Over the years, Connor has performed with many well-known artists in the reggae music community, including Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac, and Nuff Sedd. He has also worked with rising artists such as Estrella and Pacific Vibrations. Today, Connor continues to perform with local Bay Area musicians, bringing people together through the power of music. Whether he is teaching piano, recording songs, or playing on stage, Connor enjoys inspiring others to follow their musical dreams.