Private Lessons & Coaches in Hercules, CA

Christina Wang I began my musical journey at the age of 5 with classical piano, and since high school, I have expanded my skills to include singing, dancing, and theater. I hold a graduate degree in music from the University of California, Berkeley, and have had the privilege of participating in various musical ensembles—ranging from university choir and orchestra to chamber choirs and small ensembles. With over 23 years of teaching experience, I have had the honor of guiding students through their own musical paths. As a teacher, I pride myself on being organized, patient, encouraging, and fun. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how to tailor my approach to each student's unique needs. The moment when a student experiences that breakthrough and everything "clicks" is what fuels my passion for teaching. I firmly believe that learning music is not only about developing technical skills but also about instilling a sense of discipline, excellence, and joy. Teaching has become a life mission of mine to share the beauty of music with my students, and I find great pride in helping them grow in their musical journeys. What I Teach: ● Music Theory (including musicianship and harmony) ● Reading Musical Notes ● Rhythmic Patterns ● Piano Techniques ● Sight Reading ● Aural Training ● Musical History ● Music Appreciation

"I’ve been learning piano with my teacher for over 10 years, starting when I was just 5 years old, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a more caring and considerate mentor. Throughout the years, she's shown endless patience, encouragement, and genuine care—not just for my musical growth, but for me as a person. She has an incredible ability to meet students where they are, gently pushing us to grow while always making lessons feel safe, supportive, and inspiring. My love for music, discipline in practice, and confidence at the piano are all thanks to her guidance. After all these years, she has become someone I deeply trust and admire. Her dedication and kindness have left a lasting impact on my life, far beyond music. I’m incredibly grateful for everything she's taught me and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly exceptional piano teacher.

I played varsity baseball throughout high school, and am actively a team manager for UCLA Baseball, meaning I've been exposed to all levels of the game. I have worked with kids ranging from 5 to 12 coaching at SF Giants Youth Baseball Camp, and I have given lessons before as well. I specialize in pitching, no matter the level, whether it be learning the basics when transitioning from coach pitch to kid pitch, or refining mechanics and developing velocity off the mound for older kids.

I have been on championship teams since high school. I have been a coach since 2016. I know what it takes, dedication and attention to detail. Let's improve ourselves. I can help with ages 11-18.

I'm a personal trainer with 8 years of experience helping adults and working professionals achieve weight loss, muscle gain, and improved athletic conditioning. My coaching style focuses on full-body training, calisthenics, and low-volume, high-rep resistance work. While programming is important, I believe lasting results come from Strong coach-client relationships built on trust, accountability, and understanding each person's unique goals.

""I came to DataDriven Coaching because I was tired of doing the same gym workouts over and over again. As a beginner, I wanted a program that would help me get stronger without feeling intimidated or risking injury. Eric took the time to teach me proper movement, build my confidence, and progress at a pace that made sense for me. After 12 weeks, I felt stronger, had more energy, and actually looked forward to working out."

Music is my lifelong passion, and I have dedicated the past 31 years to mastering and sharing it. As a recording artist, I bring real-world experience and proven techniques to every lesson. I will guide you, from beginner chords to advanced solos, while unlocking your unique musical potential.

I have been a baseball coach for a men's amateur league for 25 years, and have worked with youth/little league & high school players 1-on-1. In addition to baseball fundamentals, I coach pitchers in developing proper mechanics to avoid injury, sports and overall athletic performance. Additionally, I am a master fitness trainer with 15+ years of experience, utilizing my strength & conditioning techniques to transfer directly to baseball and other team sports.

I'm not the best player but the skills involved in chess is calculation defensive and attack moves and expected opponent move using different pieces to test opponents defense and lure the opponent into opening a defensive posture and choice of attack strategy. I've played chess for 20 years and can teach many strategies for all skill levels and prepare you for challenging games .

Hi, my name is Yushan, but feel free to call me Susan too! I am currently a music major at CCSF, and I have been studying music for 6 years. I also worked as a teaching assistant at an after-school program in an elementary school, where I helped with art enrichment for 3rd–5th grade students. Additionally, I earned a Developing Your Musicianship certificate from Berklee College of Music. In my lessons, you will learn the fundamentals of music theory, including intervals, chords, melody, rhythm, and scales. You can also learn essential musical skills such as sight-singing and ear training if needed. I love working with different students, and I hope to make music theory more fun and help you enjoy music even more. I will do my best to support you, and I look forward to meeting you!

"I’ve known Ms. Mei for 6 years, and she is a really kind, amazing person. She would be a great teacher if you’re looking for a music theory coach.

Hi my name is Benjamin Ho and I’ve been passionate about Tennis for over 15 years. Growing up in San Francisco I’ve competed at all levels from going to nationals to winning all City single champions, and all City team championships for the past four years. I’ve been coaching players of all ages in skill levels from beginners learning the fundamentals to competitive juniors .Whether your goal is to learn the game, prepare for tournaments or simply have fun while improving, I’m committed to help!

Hey my name's Derek Schmidt and I'm a musician, sound designer, and music educator living in SF. I have a Masters in Music Composition and decades of performing experience.I've played piano for over three decades, for performance, production, and composition. I come at piano from an composer/songwriter perspective, so I can ground the lessons in music theory to help it all make sense, no matter what instrument you decide to play. I best teach beginning and intermediate students who want to explore different musical styles.

"“I’ve been wanting to continue my learning of ukulele and guitar. Derek is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher. I love how he breaks down the understanding of music theory and composition. I’ve had other guitar teachers that have taught me how to copy music tabs but Derek is really great in explaining the why of music!” – T.