REBECCA BOBLAK 

A pianist and teacher of the Suzuki Method for 31 years, Rebecca Boblak, (MM Piano Pedagogy with a Suzuki Influence) continuously develops her unique teaching methodology in which students learn to practice masterfully as well as improvise & compose – a full musical experience that grooms exceptional practitioners while maintaining the sense of wonderment that fuels creative inspiration.  Her workshops at the Holy Names University Summer Suzuki Institute in Oakland, CA and in Bellevue Washington were designed to help other teachers naturally guide students in improvisation and composition with the Suzuki philosophy as a foundation. At the piano, she continues to practice and perform.  Having concertized in North and South America, she currently enjoys collaborating locally with many fine Bay Area musicians. She lives the philosophy of weaving creativity of all art and artists into her life and teaching in order to help students find beauty in music and strength in themselves.

SHANE DOLAN

Shane Dolan is a Suzuki trained piano teacher in the Oakland/Berkeley area.  An aspiring professional pianist and composer with an emphasis in jazz, he is currently in intense studies at the California Jazz conservatory in Berkeley pursuing a bachelors degree. He was awarded the “Dick Hyman prize in Jazz piano” thanks in large part to his amazing mentor and founder of the California Jazz Conservatory, Susan Muscarella, with whom he works very closely. He is grateful to be able to spend most of his time at the piano as well: studying, practicing, teaching, playing, & continuing education with mentors, Becky & Susan. He loves working with kids and is passionate about teaching and spreading the gift of music! 

Together, Becky & Shane have created a program rich in technique, theory, history & creativity which is devoted to nurturing students of all ages to become their best selves through music.