Young, Fun, Friendly and with over a decade of teaching experience.

Francesca has over 20 years of experience polishing her guitar talents. While working towards her BA in Music Education and English, she carried a full teaching roster with over 30 students and still managed a 4.0 GPA from Cal State University at Los Angeles. Francesca's musical dexterity has taken her touring in four continents and has allowed her to perform with some of the most prestigious artists in the industry, including the Donald Briniger Singers, her own pop/rock bands Minor Setback and Franki and the Ntelegents, and even playing the banjo in The Three Penny Opera.

Francesca started teaching music at the early age of 16 with great success. She was on the faculty at California Music Academy, Cornelia Connelly High School, Pasadena Saturday Music Conservatory, and Sawday and Holmes Music and she has taught classrooms of up to 70 choir students. Francesca has high expectations and is skilled in helping her students reach their goals. With a constant effort to maintain a fun learning environment and with a focus on reading skills and solid technique, Francesca's students enjoy lessons packed with information and light-heartedness. She teaches beginning through advanced guitar, piano, and voice.

"We love Francesca!! She is very patient and challenges Alissa when she needs it most. Alissa has learned a lot with Francesca and we look forward to many more years of lessons with her." Jennifer, Long Beach

"She's a really good fit for me and my goals. She has an upbeat spirit and is fun to work with. She encourages me when I really need it and regularly points out the progress I've made. She makes excellent constructive feedback and offers many insights, exercises and ideas that you wouldn't be able to get in book or video instruction. I looked for a long time to find a teacher I feel helps me accomplish my goals, that I enjoy being on the learning path with and Francesca is the one!" Peter, San Pedro

"I think Francesca is a perfect fit for my son. He looks forward to his classes and practices a lot. She is friendly and has an interest in the same kind of music as my son. She discussed goals and the importance of practice with my son. I referred my sister, and she just told me her son will be starting lessons with Francesca this week!" Carmen, Lakewood