In most piano schools, teachers teach and that’s where the story ends. But at our school in Oclef, we’re building something deeper—a system where the best teachers grow into leaders. We call them Managing Professors. These aren’t just people who’ve taught a while. They’re the ones who’ve earned the opportunity to develop other teachers. It’s a kind of micro-franchise. You’ve proven you can teach. Now you get the chance to lead. The shift from teacher to Managing Professor is a big one. Most ...
Have you ever imagined trying something completely outside your normal routine? Something that pushes you out of your comfort zone—only to discover you can do it without falling flat on your face?
Chances are, many of you have in one form or another!
On Sunday, November 17th, I finally had the chance to see if a project we had been working on for months would come together. Sixteen pianists (age 10-17) from Oclef and Bay Area, joined by members of the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, shared the ...
