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Ron McFarland has been teaching piano to children and adults in Marin for over 40 years. His studio in his home in Tiburon, CA has produced hundreds of enthusiastic and well-trained pianists, several of whom have gone on to win music competitions and to perform professionally.
Whether you are looking for introductory piano lessons for your child or are interested in taki...
Ron McFarland has been teaching piano to children and adults in Marin for over 40 years. His studio in his home in Tiburon, CA has produced hundreds of enthusiastic and well-trained pianists, several of whom have gone on to win music competitions and to perform professionally.
Whether you are looking for introductory piano lessons for your child or are interested in taking your own piano playing to a higher level, Ron McFarland is an incredibly gifted, experienced piano teacher who knows how to strike the perfect balance between the importance of discipline in learning and refining piano technique and having fun while you are at it.
Ron's students learn to play beautifully and never sacrifice an ounce of enjoyment in the process.
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- Tiburon Blvd
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
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Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
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"Remarkable Opportunity..."
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- Rick Bragdon
Review of Ron McFarland, August 01, 2009
How many chances do aspiring pianists have to learn from a person who studied the instrument with the great Ethel Leginska - and learned to compose from Arnold Shoenberg?! And, what's the chance that this person will care more about the beauty of sound you make on the piano than hitting every note without a mistake? And, is it even remotely possible that you could learn from this distinguished teacher while sitting in his beautiful studio overlooking the bay in Tiburon, playing one of his two Steinways that sit side-by-side like perfect partners? Well, it's all possible with Ron McFarland - a wonderful, kind man who has taught me (an intermediate student) not only to play the piano, but to love music more than ever. Bravo!
How many chances do aspiring pianists have to learn from a person who studied the instrument with the great Ethel Leginska - and learned to compose from Arnold Shoenberg?! And, what's the chance that this person will care more about the beauty of sound you make on the piano than hitting every note without a mistake? And, is it even remotely possible that you could learn from this distinguishe...
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- Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Good communicator
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- Awesome
- How was the price?:
- OK
I would recommend this teacher
Teacher's Response:
Thanks Rick,
I am fortunate to have pupils such as yourself who appreciate my efforts. And, it is a joy for me to witness a passionate student flourish in his musical expression.Ron
Thanks Rick,
I am fortunate to have pupils such as yourself who appreciate my efforts. And, it is a joy for me to witness a passionate student flourish in his musical expression.Ron
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"Ron is a gem!"
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- Tracy Kiles
Review of Ron McFarland, May 30, 2009
My son has been taking piano from Ron McFarland for 7 years now and boy you should see him play! Ron is nothing short of a great teacher- he's extremely experienced teaching kids and adults from beginners to very advanced as well as highly gifted pianists. Ron is a very nice and patient teacher but he also somehow manages to instill really good technique so if you stick with the piano you have a great foundation thanks to Ron. He knows and has played all the great pieces so you always are learning some wonderful piece. He is great about teaching music theory and sight reading along the way so you get a very well-rounded understanding of music and of the history of various composers too.
My son has been taking piano from Ron McFarland for 7 years now and boy you should see him play! Ron is nothing short of a great teacher- he's extremely experienced teaching kids and adults from beginners to very advanced as well as highly gifted pianists. Ron is a very nice and patient teacher but he also somehow manages to instill really good technique so if you stick with the piano you hav...
- Pros:
- Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Fun, Good communicator
- How was this location?:
- Awesome
- How was the price?:
- Great value
I would recommend this teacher
Teacher's Response:
Thanks Tracy, I'm amazed that you got everything about me so right: Helpful, Engaging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Good communicator; however, you failed to mention my great humility…oh well, next time.
Ron
Thanks Tracy, I'm amazed that you got everything about me so right: Helpful, Engaging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Good communicator; however, you failed to mention my great humility…oh well, next time...
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