GENERAL INFORMATION

Our teachers who teach one-on-one private lessons are private contractors. We refer students to them. In Ingrid's case, she teaches in another location, not at our school.

For a referral to , email musicschool@piedmontpiano.com or call 510-652-1222.

Alex Vittum

Alex Vittum is a percussionist, composer and teacher based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He combines the disciplines of percussion, instrument building and electronic music. He is a member of the acoustic trio Powerdove and percussion duo Tide Tables. Alex performs and records with a diverse group of musicians and artists including, Kitty Brazleton, Daniel Carter, Gina Gibney Dance and Loop 2.4.3. He holds a BA from Bennington College and an MFA from Mills College and has studied percussion with Milford Graves and William Winant. He is an accomplished recording engineer/producer, dance accompanist and teacher. Alex is an associate instrument builder and designer with the Paul Dresher Ensemble and a technician for synthesizer pioneer Don Buchla. 

Jim Kassis

Jim Kassis moved to San Jose in 1985 to study music at San Jose State University. After recieving his degree in percussion performance,Jim began teaching and performing thoughout the bay area. Groups he has performed with include the Oakland Symphony, Opera San Jose, San Jose Symphony and the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra in Santa Cruz. He has played drumset with Charlie Hunter, Beth Custer,Will Bernard,Adam Levy and blues pianist Gene Harris.Jim has taught drums at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, the National Guitar Workshop and Santa Clara University.