Private Lessons & Coaches in Petaluma, CA

GALILEO HIGH SCHOOL (1987, 1988 (MVP) SKYLINE JUNIOR COLLEGE (1989, 1990) (RANKED #2 IN ASSISTS (CIF) 1990 NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIV. (1993,1994) DIVISION 2 BASKETBALL (MVP 93’ 94’)

"I feel that the workouts are good but repetitive we only work on the same 6-7 things every time and there’s no difference in the practice but the things we have been working on has gotten me better, like my middys and the use of my off arm and hand and using my vision. I’ve learned many different ways to pull of a good pass and how to protect the basketball. I do feel like I learn something new every time I workout with coach P.

¡Hola! My name is Jharledis, and I am a passionate Spanish teacher with experience working with young children in educational settings. I specialize in creating fun, engaging, and interactive lessons that help children develop confidence and enthusiasm for learning Spanish.

Hola! I have an extensive experience tutoring and teaching Spanish of different ages and proficiency levels. I have 2+ years of experience teaching at high school level, and also have prior experience providing one-on-one Spanish instructor. I make the language learning process engaging by emphasizing speaking practice, conversation, and pronunciation. Also, I adapt my teaching approach to meet each student's individual needs, incorporating grammar, reading, and writing as needed.

Hi! I’m Juliana, a professional dance educator with 20+ years of teaching experience. I specialize in Latin Dance and Creative Movement, helping beginners and experienced dancers feel confident, connected, and comfortable in their bodies. My classes are personalized, supportive, and joyful, focusing on musicality, technique, and authentic expression while making learning fun and accessible.

With over two decades immersed in the gridiron, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for developing players. My coaching philosophy centers on fundamentals, strategic thinking, and fostering a love for the game. Let's elevate your game to the next level!

"Helped me develop a lot. Wouldn’t be the type of player I am without him.

I'm a creative engineer and educator‬‭ with 12 years experience across college instruction, software engineering, and machine learning (AI) research. I was rated the #1 instructor for 4+ years‬‭ with overwhelmingly positive feedback from‬‭ 300+ students‬. I've created and taught courses‬‭ in data structures, algorithms, data science, programming, and software development tools. I'm an expert in helping students gain a deep understanding of and intuition for challenging computer science concepts.

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!

Derek is an experienced musician and sound designer with many years of music education experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Music and brings a strong academic and practical background to his teaching.

"“I’ve been wanting to continue my learning of ukulele and guitar. Derek is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher. I love how he breaks down the understanding of music theory and composition. I’ve had other guitar teachers that have taught me how to copy music tabs but Derek is really great in explaining the why of music!”

I am an ordained Zen priest. I came to San Francisco from England in 2000, and spent fifteen years in residential zen training, including five years of monastic practice at Tassajara. I have been teaching formally for fifteen years, and guiding meditation for more than twenty. I love the formal rituals of Zen, but am also interested in reaching people who will never set foot in a Zen temple. These days I lead meditations in a variety of settings, and lead mindful hikes all over the city.

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.