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Here in San Francisco we're about helping you find your creativity through music, boosting your confidence, and bringing folks together to meet and perform!

Craft Music is thrilled to announce its expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area, encompassing San Francisco, South San Francisco, Marin County, and the East Bay. This region holds a special place in our history, as it's where our journey began. Our founder, a San Francisco Conservatory alumnus, launched the first studio right here in the city. We are delighted to return and eager to contribute to the vibrant, creative, and artistically rich culture of the Bay Area.

Jonah, Piano and Audio Production Teacher in San Francisco

My family (adult and children) have been taking lessons from James and Ryan at Craft Music.  Both teachers are engaging, kind and thoughtful. They balance music theory as well as pushing our own creativity in the process.  The company is organized and the lesson planning is really tailored to each of our needs.  I could not recommend more highly.

My family (adult and children) have been taking lessons from James and Ryan at Craft Music.  Both teachers are engaging, kind and thoughtful. They balance music theory as well as pushing our own creativity in the process.  The company is organized and the lesson planning is really tailored to each of our needs.  I could not recommend more highly.

— Amy Yanow

James Craft is a friendly, patient and excellent piano teacher. He brings out the best in his pupils, and makes them relax and perform their best. I highly recommend Mr. Craft.

James Craft is a friendly, patient and excellent piano teacher. He brings out the best in his pupils, and makes them relax and perform their best. I highly recommend Mr. Craft.

— Anita Reinton Utgård

As a violinist myself I highly recommend Craft music. Ana has been my daughter’s teacher since she started and has instilled in her a love for the violin. She makes learning fun and engaging and caters to the students’ individual interests and strengths while ensuring they continue to learn. I highly recommend Craft music to any parent who wants their child to have a great music learning experience.

As a violinist myself I highly recommend Craft music. Ana has been my daughter’s teacher since she started and has instilled in her a love for the violin. She makes learning fun and engaging and caters to the students’ individual interests and strengths while ensuring they continue to learn. I highly recommend Craft music to any parent who wants their child to have a great music learning experience.

— Aurisha Smoralski

Both our kids have been with Craft studios for about a year, taking piano with Irene. We feel lucky to have access to such a great teacher and musician. we went through several piano teachers before this and now are here to stay!

Both our kids have been with Craft studios for about a year, taking piano with Irene. We feel lucky to have access to such a great teacher and musician. we went through several piano teachers before this and now are here to stay!

— Bill Monro

Anna has been a wonderful violin teacher for our child! She is patient, flexible and motivating. We started lessons with her over Zoom and have transitioned into in-person lessons. Even over Zoom, she was able to reach our 5 y/o how to play. Craft Music hosts lovely, intimate recitals a few times a year. If you're considering starting violin, we highly recommend Anna and Craft Music!

Anna has been a wonderful violin teacher for our child! She is patient, flexible and motivating. We started lessons with her over Zoom and have transitioned into in-person lessons. Even over Zoom, she was able to reach our 5 y/o how to play. Craft Music hosts lovely, intimate recitals a few times a year. If you're considering starting violin, we highly recommend Anna and Craft Music!

— Bree Tichy

We are so crazy about James, and Craft Music! Both of my sons study with different teachers from this company, piano and guitar, respectively. Not only are they both improving quickly and dramatically, but they actually enjoy their lessons! More than that, it inspires them to play during the week between their lessons! James and Evan have both been coming to our house for a while now, and they are always incredibly accommodating with our busy schedules.

We are so crazy about James, and Craft Music! Both of my sons study with different teachers from this company, piano and guitar, respectively. Not only are they both improving quickly and dramatically, but they actually enjoy their lessons! More than that, it inspires them to play during the week between their lessons! James and Evan have both been coming to our house for a while now, and they are always incredibly accommodating with our busy schedules.

— Corie Rogers

Craft Music is not your average music lesson experience. Here is why: the teachers are, first and foremost, wonderful humans. Beginning with its founder, James, with whom I myself have studied composition for several years and who now teaches my five-year old piano, the entire operation is special. James is the child of teachers. He is supremely well-educated in the arts and humanities.

Craft Music is not your average music lesson experience. Here is why: the teachers are, first and foremost, wonderful humans. Beginning with its founder, James, with whom I myself have studied composition for several years and who now teaches my five-year old piano, the entire operation is special. James is the child of teachers. He is supremely well-educated in the arts and humanities.

— David Schulner

We love James and the team at Craft music. They provide the perfect balance of learning and meeting the kids where they are and where they want to be- a far cry from old school piano teaching! They kids are always lit up and proud about what they are doing and we love the chance for them to be with real musicians who have real passion for playing AND for teaching.

We love James and the team at Craft music. They provide the perfect balance of learning and meeting the kids where they are and where they want to be- a far cry from old school piano teaching! They kids are always lit up and proud about what they are doing and we love the chance for them to be with real musicians who have real passion for playing AND for teaching.

— Doulaworks

James is a truly remarkable teacher: he sees what's unique about our son and has masterfully nurtured his talent using a creative and intuitive approach. He gives him the tools and the techniques but, instead of rote repetition, encourages improvisation, free expression and the latitude to find his personal connection to the music. Our son looks forward to every lesson and has blossomed under James' instruction.

James is a truly remarkable teacher: he sees what's unique about our son and has masterfully nurtured his talent using a creative and intuitive approach. He gives him the tools and the techniques but, instead of rote repetition, encourages improvisation, free expression and the latitude to find his personal connection to the music. Our son looks forward to every lesson and has blossomed under James' instruction.

— Eric Wasserman

Can't say enough about this boutique studio. Craft Music and its teachers have transformed our entire family's appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Can't say enough about this boutique studio. Craft Music and its teachers have transformed our entire family's appreciation and enjoyment of music.

— Julie DesJardins

had SUCH a great experience with Craft Music. James connected me with Mindy Chu who met with me weekly to help me prepare to sing at a wedding. She was super flexible with timing, and came right to my house! She was so fun to work with, and my friends told me they saw a noticeable difference in my skills. Highly recommended and THANKS MINDY!!

had SUCH a great experience with Craft Music. James connected me with Mindy Chu who met with me weekly to help me prepare to sing at a wedding. She was super flexible with timing, and came right to my house! She was so fun to work with, and my friends told me they saw a noticeable difference in my skills. Highly recommended and THANKS MINDY!!

— Katharina Bockli

It took me a long time to find Craft Music and we went through several other methods and techniques before we had the tremendous good fortune to land here. Both James and Anna are the real deal, trained at amazing Music schools and have a genuine commitment to supporting and bringing out the best in all their students (who we have met and heard"virtually") in the wonderful concerts they put on at the the height of the pandemic.

It took me a long time to find Craft Music and we went through several other methods and techniques before we had the tremendous good fortune to land here. Both James and Anna are the real deal, trained at amazing Music schools and have a genuine commitment to supporting and bringing out the best in all their students (who we have met and heard"virtually") in the wonderful concerts they put on at the the height of the pandemic.

— Lucinda Faraldo

It was in 2015 that we met James and there was an instant connection. Our son has blossomed under James caring and loving attention. We are tremendously happy and blessed to have James in our lives. Apart from the fact that he is a stupendous teacher and mentor to our son, he's overall a fantastic and intellectual individual that will add character to your life.

It was in 2015 that we met James and there was an instant connection. Our son has blossomed under James caring and loving attention. We are tremendously happy and blessed to have James in our lives. Apart from the fact that he is a stupendous teacher and mentor to our son, he's overall a fantastic and intellectual individual that will add character to your life.

— Mayur Sanghvi

Wonderful experience with Craft Music, piano teacher Jonah has given a bespoke teaching plan adapted to my interests with a deft hand! Highly recommended.

Wonderful experience with Craft Music, piano teacher Jonah has given a bespoke teaching plan adapted to my interests with a deft hand! Highly recommended.

— Michael C.

I began violin lessons with Anna at Craft Music a few months ago, and my experience has been great. She is very patient and always encouraging. I'd never played an instrument or learned to read music, so there is a lot to digest, but she always finds clever ways of getting me to understand the basics: the proper amount of pressure to apply to the strings, the right posture, or how to get the most out of practice. And when she demonstrates something on her violin, you really feel the beauty of the instrument and realize what a worthwhile decision it was to pick up the violin in the first place.

I began violin lessons with Anna at Craft Music a few months ago, and my experience has been great. She is very patient and always encouraging. I'd never played an instrument or learned to read music, so there is a lot to digest, but she always finds clever ways of getting me to understand the basics: the proper amount of pressure to apply to the strings, the right posture, or how to get the most out of practice. And when she demonstrates something on her violin, you really feel the beauty of the instrument and realize what a worthwhile decision it was to pick up the violin in the first place.

— Michael Shapiro

James is an awesome teacher! A very thorough and thoughtful instructor, he introduced me to concepts in composition, deepened my understanding of Bach, and helped me smooth out my choppy Chopin.

James is an awesome teacher! A very thorough and thoughtful instructor, he introduced me to concepts in composition, deepened my understanding of Bach, and helped me smooth out my choppy Chopin.

— Mike Schachter

James is perhaps the best music teacher we've ever had. He is patient, kind, engaged and engaging, and creates lessons that not only play to the students' strengths but also their interests. My son can't wait for his lessons every week, and LOVES the recitals James builds with other students.

James is perhaps the best music teacher we've ever had. He is patient, kind, engaged and engaging, and creates lessons that not only play to the students' strengths but also their interests. My son can't wait for his lessons every week, and LOVES the recitals James builds with other students.

— Rony Rosenbaum

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Craft Music for just over a year now. It has been such a pleasant experience. James is very patient and makes each lesson lots of fun. My daughter looks forward to her lesson each week and has made so much progress in a short amount of time. She has learned to play piano and has a great appreciation for music all while having a good time. I can not say enough good things about Craft Music.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Craft Music for just over a year now. It has been such a pleasant experience. James is very patient and makes each lesson lots of fun. My daughter looks forward to her lesson each week and has made so much progress in a short amount of time. She has learned to play piano and has a great appreciation for music all while having a good time. I can not say enough good things about Craft Music.

— Roxanne Trent

Highly recommend Craft Music. My daughter has been taking piano lessons for just over a year and she enjoys every minute of it! James Craft is a patient teacher who makes each lesson fun!

Highly recommend Craft Music. My daughter has been taking piano lessons for just over a year and she enjoys every minute of it! James Craft is a patient teacher who makes each lesson fun!

— Ryan Trent

My son and I feel very lucky to have found James! He is incredibly patient cheerful, and encouraging. I feel that my son not only enjoys his lessons but feels James cares about the music he wants to play. He has progressed a lot since he started in the fall. Earlier, he had a teacher who took a more classical approach - which was to give him a dull series of technical drills.

My son and I feel very lucky to have found James! He is incredibly patient cheerful, and encouraging. I feel that my son not only enjoys his lessons but feels James cares about the music he wants to play. He has progressed a lot since he started in the fall. Earlier, he had a teacher who took a more classical approach - which was to give him a dull series of technical drills.

— S Ting

James is a consummate professional with a passion for both music AND teaching. Our son loves his lessons with James and looks forward to them every week. My wife and I love eavesdropping on the lessons and enjoying the music they make together! I highly recommend Craft Music.

James is a consummate professional with a passion for both music AND teaching. Our son loves his lessons with James and looks forward to them every week. My wife and I love eavesdropping on the lessons and enjoying the music they make together! I highly recommend Craft Music.

— Scott Andrina

James Craft is an excellent teacher! Patient, engaging, and kind. Our daughter was so lucky to have him as a teacher!

James Craft is an excellent teacher! Patient, engaging, and kind. Our daughter was so lucky to have him as a teacher!

— Susan Wilkens

We love our daughters piano lessons because our daughter loves them. It’s an incredible gift for life. She loves music and learning unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. My parents has to force me to practice; our daughter practices on her own varied times during the day: to relieve stress, for pure enjoyment, to study a new song, to write a new song... best pia... no lessons ever!!!

We love our daughters piano lessons because our daughter loves them. It’s an incredible gift for life. She loves music and learning unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. My parents has to force me to practice; our daughter practices on her own varied times during the day: to relieve stress, for pure enjoyment, to study a new song, to write a new song... best pia... no lessons ever!!!

— Wendy Hunter Magdlen

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Music Lessons with Craft Music in San Francisco

Welcome to Craft Music, your gateway to the captivating world of music in the heart of San Francisco. At Craft Music, we are committed to guiding you through your own musical journey; We're here to help you discover your passion, build confidence, and become part of a vibrant musical community. In the City by the Bay, music is not just an art form—it's an exploration of self-expression and discovery. Join us at Craft Music as we embark on this thrilling adventure together!

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Inspiring Musical Growth in San Francisco

Embark on an extraordinary journey of musical discovery with Craft Music's dynamic lessons and classes. Guided by seasoned instructors, our programs offer a harmonious blend of traditional wisdom and innovative techniques, tailored to inspire creativity and nurture growth.

Join our vibrant musical community and unlock the boundless joy of musical expression with Craft Music in San Francisco. Let the transformative power of music elevate your soul and ignite your passion for artistic excellence.

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Meet Our Accomplished Music Teachers

Craft Music proudly presents our exceptional team of music educators who form the backbone of our program in San Francisco. Our instructors are more than just talented musicians; they are dedicated mentors committed to nurturing your musical growth and development.

Handpicked from a vast pool of candidates, our diverse team of over 50 music teachers represents the pinnacle of excellence in music education. Each instructor undergoes a meticulous selection process, ensuring that only the most outstanding talents join our ranks. We prioritize qualities such as positivity, intuition, adaptability, extensive experience, and university training from esteemed music institutions.

With backgrounds deeply rooted in prestigious music schools and active involvement in the thriving San Francisco music scene, our educators bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson. Their award-winning approach emphasizes personalized instruction tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student.

Craft Music acknowledges that every learner is unique, which is why our educators craft individualized plans that integrate your favorite compositions while imparting essential techniques along the way. Our mission is to provide a transformative learning experience that resonates with your musical passions and aspirations.

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In-Home and Online Music Lessons

Experience the joy of learning music from the comfort of your own home with Craft Music's in-home lessons. Alternatively, if you can't make it to our studio, we offer engaging online music lessons that allow you to learn from anywhere, at any time.

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Online Music Lessons

We offer online music lessons that allow you to learn from the comfort of your own home. Our online music lessons are taught by experienced instructors who are passionate about music and dedicated to providing high-quality instruction.

We offer online lessons for all of the instruments, including guitar, piano, drums, and more. Our online music lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, with personalized instruction that meets the needs of each individual student. We believe that music education should be accessible to everyone, and our online lessons make it easy for anyone to learn from anywhere in the world.

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Music Lessons for All Ages and Skill Levels

At Craft Music San Francisco, we believe that music knows no age limits. Our tailored music lessons cater to both adults and children, fostering a nurturing environment where learners of all ages can thrive. Whether you're an adult eager to explore a new passion or a parent seeking musical enrichment for your child, our experienced instructors provide personalized instruction that meets the unique needs and learning styles of each individual. We offer music lessons for all ages and skill levels, from young beginners to seasoned performers.

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Explore Our Professional Music Lessons in San Francisco

Craft Music offers a diverse array of professional music lessons designed to cater to your individual interests and skill level. Whether you're a novice eager to learn the fundamentals or a seasoned musician looking to refine your techniques, our comprehensive range of lessons includes banjo, bass guitar, cello, clarinet, composition, drums, flute, guitar, mandolin, music theory, piano for kids, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice.

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Craft Music's Engaging Music Classes

Step into the rhythm of musical discovery with Craft Music Lessons in San Francisco, founded and led by the maestro himself, James Craft. Our journey together isn't just about notes and scales; it's a symphony of self-expression and artistic growth. Guided by James's passion for music and dedication to teaching, Craft Music Lessons offers a unique opportunity to explore the language of melody in the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco's musical landscape. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of music, one lesson at a time.

Join us at Craft Music San Francisco, where creativity flourishes, confidence soars, and friendships blossom. Let's embark on this musical journey together and create something beautiful.

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About Our Teachers

Craft Music teachers encompass a range of specialties, including classical and jazz virtuosos, professional songwriters, composers, and onstage touring performers. All have experience in teaching, both in person and online, and each holds a university degree related to their specific instrument and craft.

We have expert teachers who teach in all styles of music; experts in Jazz, Classical, Pop, and more.

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