Alan is an amazing musician who is passionate about music and always learning. At the strong encouragement his mother who understood the importance of music education in a child's life, she made sure he developed his potential. He began with violin at age 10, and soon after, at the encouragement of his violin teacher, he added piano to enhance his understanding of music theory.  Soon, piano became his primary instrument , and he has been passionate about playing ever since! Majoring in both Music and  Public Health. Alan studied at the University of Santa Clara, and went on to graduate from UC Merced. Although piano and violin remain his strongest instruments, along the way he also learned drums, voice and accordion and is currently becoming proficient on guitar as his repertoire of instruments continues to grow. 

Alan is comfortable teaching all levels of piano, and in addition to his academic training,  Alan has played regularly in his church and also in several cultural bands and other gigs. He has a heart to serve his community through music and eventually plans to go on to medical school to extend his service through medicine.

Acoustic guitar

Teaching Style

Alan enjoys working with kids and seeing students grow in their confidence and abilities. He loves adapting his lessons to each student and finding different ways to help them understand and enjoy what they are learning. While music is his main area of teaching, he has realized that he really enjoys any kind of teaching. Working with students inspires him. 

Instruments

  • Piano
  • Violin
  • Drums
  • Accordion

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Locations

  • Sunnyvale
  • Main Office 
  • Koch Lane

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