Elementary

Concerts in 14 countries, PBS, NPR
Masterclasses at universities and conservatories
Studies with Gyorgy Sandor, John Wustman

Berkeley Symphony, Virginia symphony, SF Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet

Cellist Elaine Kreston has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Her talents are diverse: an inspired classical cellist most often featured in chamber music settings, she has also performed with such stars as Rod Stewart, Idina Menzel, and Peter Gabriel, and as a soloist on Broadway.

Blending her background of classical music with improvisation, Elaine has performed as soloist at the events of Krishna Das, Adyashanti, and Eckhart Tolle. She is co-creator of RumiCello: a collaboration that beautifully mingles the poetry of Rumi with the sounds of the cello.

For my biography, and information about my lessons, please visit:

www.anitacmusic.com

I am a firm believer in positive thinking and positive reinforcement. I've been teaching both privately and in the classroom setting for 6 years now and I've learned that a performer can have all the talent and skill in the world, but if they don't believe in themselves they won't reach their full potential. My job is to unlock that potential by teaching my students both the skills they need to succeed and the belief that they can succeed.

Violinist Christina Knudson has been an avid teacher and performer throughout the Bay Area since moving to San Francisco in 2008. She has experience teaching students from age 3 to adult and from absolute beginner to college-level students. As a conservatory trained violinist, she teaches a solid foundation in violin technique, theory and repertoire. As a violin teacher, her goal is to create a positive learning environment while cultivating the student’s love for music.

I love to teach! It is wonderful to watch students develop musically and personally over the years. I have been an active performer and teacher for over 20 years. My priority is to develop a love of music based on a solid foundation of a healthy technique and understanding of musical principles. While several of my students have gone on to create professional careers as a harpist, most of my students learn for the joy and fun of making music. I teach students of all ages and from all walks of life. Everyone learns differently.

Anette Skloot began studying, performing and teaching music while still living in her native Sweden. She earned her degree in music at UC Berkeley where she studied with Janet Maestre, and has spent over 20 teaching flute and piano in her private studio, teaching in various after-school programs, including the Crowden School, and has occasionally worked as an accompanist. She has recorded on two widely released CDs and lives in El Sobrante with her classical guitar playing husband and violin playing son.