Bay Area Guitar Lessons

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Welcome to the Bay Area Music Workshop - offering guitar and voice lessons. Here you'll find supportive, professional, creative music services that have measurable, proven, successful outcomes. My 20 years experience teaching will get you playing and performing quickly with special attention to your unique, creative flair. We'll explore songs, technique and theory while learning 'how to practice' using sustainable, fun and engaging practice plans. You'll learn how to remain mindful and engaged and - most importantly - excited about learning music. Some things you'll learn as a guitar student: - chords, strumming, finger picking and soloing - rock, folk, blues, jazz and classical styles - songwriting and voice for guitarists - reading, theory and arranging - recital and college prep Some things you'll learn as a voice student: - improve the pitch, tone, range and overall quality of your voice - develop repertoire & performance skills - learn how to sculpt a vocal arrangement to improve performance and stamina - establish healthy singing techniques, sing without strain or pain - find your style and learn how to make a song your own A little about my history - over 1000 students and counting over my career - local Bay Area band leader and performer - trained at the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA - former teacher at the Blue Bear Music School in San Francisco - former teacher at the Banana's At Large in San Rafael Thanks for checking me out! I'm located in the Noe Valley / Mission / Bernal Heights areas of San Francisco. Near 280/101, Muni and Bart. Parking near my place is either 2-hour zones or all-day.

Overview

Hired 5 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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17 years in business

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Sun9:00 am - 10:00 pmMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Thomas B.

Jan 15, 2018

I have experimented with music (guitar and harmonica) for a number of years without any direction or form and I'm so blessed to have found Cherie. She creates a relaxing environment where I can focus and understand basic music theory, she makes it comprehensive which others have not been able to do up to this point. And I have now expanded into a new area in my music lessons with voice training. Each lesson gives me more confidence and assurance in my playing and singing. I highly recommend Cherie. I am also impressed with her as a performer and feel honored to have as my musical guru. Click here to Reply or Forward 2.44 GB (16%) of 15 GB used Manage Terms - Privacy Last account activity: 3 minutes ago Details

Thomas B.

Jan 15, 2018

I have experimented with music (guitar and harmonica) for a number of years without any direction or form and I'm so blessed to have found Cherie. She creates a relaxing environment where I can focus and understand basic music theory, she makes it comprehensive which others have not been able to do up to this point. And I have now expanded into a new area in my music lessons with voice training. Each lesson gives me more confidence and assurance in my playing and singing. I highly recommend Cherie. I am also impressed with her as a performer and feel honored to have as my musical guru.

Janet R.

Feb 7, 2018

Cherie is a great instructor. Before I started lessons with her I was trying to teach myself and found that I’d hit a wall, just wasn’t getting where I wanted to be, she helped me out of that rut. She opened up my options by laying down the basics, then expanded my palette based on where I wanted to go with songs and guitar. She likes to balance what she calls the weigh-lifting of guitar and the fun stuff - exercises and songs. I never felt bored or very frustrated. She pays attention. I really felt she was teaching me what I needed to learn. She also teaches singing lessons and we worked a bit on my vocals during our guitar lessons. Was a nice add-on. She’s a pro and very easy to work with.

Marlane D.

Apr 30, 2017

I took lessons from Cherie for about 2 years. She was extremely helpful in helping me get started on guitar and kept me engaged throughout, I really wanted to write songs and she was also a great songwriting coach. Highly recommend her.

Tony B.

Apr 1, 2018

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Cherie quickly read where I was in my desire to sing and proceeded from there.

Details: 65 years or older • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Musical theater • 60 minutes • On an ongoing basis • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Conducting initial research • I travel to the voice coach

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Cherie Lebow

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge an hourly rate and reduce cost for students who purchase packages of 4 or 10 lessons.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Assess level, interests and goals. Provide usable series of engaging exercises and songs. Explore short and long term possibilities.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. I also taught at The Blue School of Music in San Francisco for four years. I have led student bands as well as founded and managed many music projects in the Bay Area. Additional Skills: Recording and sound engineering (home studio) Songwriting Coaching Performance preparation Coaching to overcome performance anxiety including public speaking

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