Individual lessons are offered to those who want undivided attention to learn and deepen their understanding of music. In this program, students will receive individual instruction about technical skills and appreciation of music on their chosen instrument and in voice using Ms. Anna Poklewski’s unique philosophy of teaching. This program is available for all ages.
Classes include Music Appreciation for Children, Music Appreciation for Adults, Improvisation and more. Also offered are Certificates of Merit. Visit the website for complete offerings.
Singing will enrich children’s heart and soul, and it is a wonderful way to express feelings. In this choir, children will develop their individual confidence and concentration as well as be challenged by learning how to listen to and work with others.
The Beginning Piano Group Class is an introduction to keyboard playing and will prepare the students for private piano instruction after the completion of the class. The class will introduce left and right hand positions, concept of black and white keys, high and low registers, loud and soft sounds, basic rhythm patterns, and note reading.
The objective of one-on-one music lessons with your music teacher is to focus on the fundamental of techniques, musical expression, and performance. Music lessons are available for piano, violin, cello, clarinet, flute, voice, guitar, saxophone, jazz, composition and others.
The most important thing I bring to a piano lesson is my joy in music & joy in teaching. Comprehensive approach to music education: sight-reading, ear training, technique, repertoire. Youth students perform for each other, in recitals, in community; many participate in Certificate of Merit program. Adult students perform for each other. Studied piano with Raymond Francis Foote, Patricia Taylor Lee, Naomi Sparrow, Ellen Wassermann.
I am the past president of Contra Costa County, Performing Arts Society (Contra Costa) and the Berkeley Piano Club. As a member of Alameda County, I currently serve as a director, on the Maria Homen Memorial Library Committee and on the Investment Committee.
I perform on a regular basis as part of the Oak Hill Trio with Alice Lasky, vioin and Lin Barron, cello. I have also concertized for many years with Nancy Rude as a duo-pianist.