Private Lessons & Coaches in Yountville, CA

Igniting passion on the field is what I do best. While I don't have documented years of formal coaching, my lifelong dedication to football translates to insightful guidance for aspiring athletes. Let's develop your skills and achieve your gridiron goals together.

Music has been an essential element of my life, and for 25 years, I've been sharing that passion as a professional guitarist and dedicated instructor. I specialize in catering to whatever your curiosities are with the instrument and am fluent in a number of musical expressions on the guitar, be it Afrobeat, Rock, European Classical or American Jazz and R and B. I can also read and write in standard music notation, though this is not a requirement to begin lessons! I have played and worked with a number of world renowned Bay Area talents such as Grammy award winner Fantastic Negrito, The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and The San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra, My goal is to provide you with the technical foundation and creative freedom to express yourself through guitar, no matter your current skill level. Let's get started!

"My 14yr old son wanted to take up guitar lessons but wanted the "in person" experience which is how we met Josh. My son has learned so much in the short time he's worked with Josh. Josh is kind and works well with young people. He's reliable and easy to work with. He's amazing! If you are looking for that "in person" experience-he's your guy!

I've spent my entire life around the piano, playing for big names like Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt, and even in the early days of "Saturday Night Live." I've also had a hand in writing music for TV shows and directing music for lots of school plays and community theaters. Now, I'm excited to take all that experience and use it to help you learn and grow as my piano student.

With over 30 years of experience playing in bands and performing throughout the Bay Area, my musical journey has been both thrilling and diverse. I have had the privilege of teaching guitar both privately and in Elementary Schools, and I'm excited to share my knowledge and passion with you. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to help you reach your musical aspirations. Tell me what you want to learn, and we can make it happen together!

"Ron makes learning fun and the concepts easy to understand….

With over 3 years of swim instruction, I cultivate a supportive and fun learning environment for swimmers of all skill levels. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your aquatic goals while mastering technique and building confidence in the water. Let's make a splash!

Golfing and student of the game for 50 years now. .My philosophy is keep the swing simple and effective. Swing changes are hard so let’s work with what you have unless you are committed to making wholesale swing changes. Fundamentals are key: grip, alignment, posture and swing plane. No crazy gimmicky exaggerated moves: club on plane w a square face, and aligned to target. Let’s get you proficient and confident so you can get out play and enjoy the game.

"Really appreciated the lesson, mostly because I felt like I actually improved my golf game with Paul’s guidance. If you’re looking to make steady progress, it’s worth giving Paul a try.