TakeLesson Makes Selecting The Perfect Music Teacher A Breeze In San Rafael

Online, November 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Las Vegas welcome the 12th Latin Grammys on Thursday night, crowing Colombian pop star Shakira with the "Person of the Year" award, and giving a total of 9 awards to Puerto Rican band Calle 13. The awards are a great way to recognize artists' hard work and talent, especially for those like Shakira who come from humble beginnings.

TakeLessons (http://takelessons.com), the nation's fastest growing private music lessons provider, is committed to helping students of all ages reach their musical goals as well, starting with a foundation of private lessons. Recently, TakeLessons announced a new hire in the San Rafael area.

John M. will be teaching piano to students of all ages throughout San Rafael. John will be an excellent addition to the TakeLessons roster, which features instructors nationwide who have gone through a 7-step certification process.

While working toward his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Lawrence Conservatory of Music, John was active in master classes and various music festivals, including the Golandsky Institute's Summer Symposium at Princeton University. John now resides in San Rafael and has been teaching privately as well as freelance performing around the area. John is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the California Association of Professional Music Teacher (CAPMT).

"I have high standards for my students," said new teacher John. "My explanations are understandable and my teaching is thorough, and therefore any student who has a positive attitude and good practice habits will have no trouble meeting my expectations."

TakeLessons takes students beyond just music lessons and offers a comprehensive user experience, with a personal online account to track scheduling, billing, and lesson journals all in one place. Current students have 24/7 access to their online accounts, and can connect with Student Counselors if they ever want to switch instructors or their lesson schedule.

Since its launch in 2006, TakeLessons has helped students pursue their passion for music by offering over 35 types of private music lessons that are taught by some of the nation's most talented local music instructors. The hiring of a new San Rafael music teacher adds to TakeLessons' emerging presence in the state of California, with lessons offered in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, as well.