Best 82 coaches for lessons near Brisbane, CA

I’m an audio engineer, producer, and composer with 15+ years of professional experience and a passion for helping people make better music. My credits include RIAA Platinum and Gold awards and a #1 Billboard album for production on Kodak Black’s Dying to Live. I’ve produced and engineered across Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Folk, and more, and I enjoy working with students at every level, from first session to final release. I graduated valedictorian from Ex’pression College with a BAS in Sound Arts, and I’ve taught private lessons and nonprofit workshops. I run my own studio in the Bay Area and also handle commercial sessions, podcast production, and corporate post work as a composer and sound designer. My lessons are hands-on, project-based, and personalized to your goals—recording, mixing, vocal tuning, beat production, music theory, sound design, podcast editing, and release prep. We’ll keep it fun, focused, and efficient, and you’ll leave each session with clear next steps, checklists, and templates where helpful. I respond quickly to questions and tailor the plan so you make real progress every week. Tools: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Melodyne, Ableton Live, Native Instruments / Maschine (and more).

"So far Ian has expanded my knowledge on mixing and mastering and given me a lot to work with. He’s very personable and doesn’t mind repeating himself or simplifying explanations. Day 1 he was willing to do extra tutoring to make sure he clarified everything meticulously, much appreciated!

As a touring artist with 8 years of guitar teaching experience, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's musical journey. I blend technical skill with creative expression, nurturing a lifelong love for music.

"Justin is an awesome teacher!! He makes me feel very comfortable and I love learning guitar with him

I'm a professional jazz guitarist with 14 years of experience. I've led bands, recorded tracks, and collaborated across genres. My childhood love for rock music means we can talk about shredding all day. I enjoy delving into theory and helping students troubleshoot techniques. Let's navigate the vast world of music together, covering everything from ear training to the nuanced art of attention.

"He did a good job!

As a professional guitarist of over 2 decades, I am always seeking to teach and assist others in unlocking their true musical potential. Whether you want to be well- versed in classical, rock, blues, or jazz, we can create an organized plan to get you to where you want to be with the guitar.

Russ is an experienced coach with over 25 years of leading athletes at the high school and youth levels. As a player, he spent two years competing in college after three standout years on his high school varsity team, where he helped capture a state championship and two league titles. His coaching career includes 25 years of high school varsity and JV football, as well as five years in Pop Warner. Currently, Russ brings his leadership and passion for the game to coaching high school boys flag football, where he continues to mentor and inspire student-athletes.

For 23 years, I've filled the Bay Area with the enchanting tunes of the piano, gracing venues like Boom Boom Room, Sheba Piano Lounge, Tupelo, The Saloon, Scopo Divino, Luckyhorseshoe, and Swigs with my musical presence. A journey that began with playing has seamlessly transitioned into teaching for the past 15 years. It all started at the School of the Arts and expanded as the first piano teacher at Downtown High School. My unwavering goal is to empower you to play what your heart desires, ensuring that your musical dreams become a delightful reality.

I'm not the best player but the skills involved in chess is calculation defensive and attack moves and expected opponent move using different pieces to test opponents defense and lure the opponent into opening a defensive posture and choice of attack strategy. I've played chess for 20 years and can teach many strategies for all skill levels and prepare you for challenging games .

Jenny Bifano, Violinist & Teacher: From performances with the San Francisco Opera to Snoop Dogg to Minecraft — violinist Jenny Bifano brings world-class experience to every lesson. Whether you’ve heard her on Disney attractions worldwide, major film scores like Forrest Gump and Paw Patrol, TV shows like Outlander and The Jimmy Kimmel Show or video game soundtracks like Call of Duty and Star Wars, Jenny brings decades of high-level performance experience into every lesson she teaches. Jenny Bifano offers professional and personalized violin lessons, online and now in person to students in Marin County. With over 40 years of experience as a teacher, performer, and session musician in the recording industry, she’s passionate about helping violinists grow with confidence—whether just starting out or returning after time away. She has recorded or performed with artists including Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, and more, also appearing on Grammy-winning albums and blockbuster video game scores like Star Wars, and EA Sports. Her orchestral credits include sub with the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the San Francisco Performances at Six concert series. Jenny studied with legendary violinists including: Claire Hodgkins (Teaching assistant to Jascha Heifetz) Camilla Wicks (International soloist) Ezequiel Amador (1st violinist-San Francisco Symphony) Jacob Krachmalnick (Concertmaster-Philadelphia Orchestra) A recipient of multiple awards, including the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, Jenny is also a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys), Member of ASTA (American String Teachers Association), MTAC (Music Teachers Association California). Ready to take the next step? Join the many students advancing their skills. Schedule your personalized lesson today. Teaching Philosophy:My lessons focus on building and maintaining a solid technique, understanding the mechanics of playing, creating an efficient and effective practice routine and giving you the tools to discover these on your own. Through technique and repertoire building, we can explore musical concepts together, to develop your own musical style. My priority, as a teacher, is to help you with your goals, in an encouraging environment and create a lifelong love of music. My hope is that you can keep and use these skills beyond your lessons. I work with adult students of all levels — from beginners to professionals — helping each player build confidence, develop their technique and musicianship. I use both Suzuki and traditional methods in my teaching. With a background in symphonic performance, international touring, and recording for film and television, I bring a broad perspective to teaching and tailor every lesson to the individual.

Music is a universal language, and I'm fluent. With 20 years as a professional pianist, I guide students of all levels toward musical excellence. Let's explore the art together.

Going into my senior year of college playing and acting as the pitching captain for Lawrence University baseball, I’m passionate about data- driven results in velocity gain and injury prevention in pitchers. I’ve worked in a high performance facility with ages from high school through college, from all levels including D1, D2, and Junior college arms.