Intrepid Studios - Damon McLay, piano

Intrepid Studios
Damon McLay, piano

Piano instruction based in San Francisco, California

Enjoy piano lessons in the Castro from a degreed pianist with over 10 years of teaching experience. Lessons are fun and customized to your specific interests, needs and learning style. Send me an e-mail with whatever questions you have and we can determine if lessons with me would be a good match for you. -Damon

Biography

Damon McLay was born and raised in Homer, Alaska. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks he obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance, cum laude. In 1993 he won first place in the collegiate division of the Fairbanks Symphony Association Concerto Competition and performed with the symphony in their December concert. In the Fairbanks area, Damon found success as a piano teacher for over 10 years with a focus on individualized lessons. The strength of his instruction lies in his ability to tailor lessons to each student's learning style and his ability to teach a wide range of skills including note reading, chording and improvisation.

Damon also served as music director at two churches in the Fairbanks area collaborating programs involving mass choirs, handbells and orchestra. Damon created, led and provided lead vocals and keyboards for a modern rock band in Fairbanks. Most recently he music directed the musical Kiss Me Kate at Stockton Civic Theatre for which he was nominated Best Musical Direction. He has also given numerous performances of piano improvisational music for meditation and relaxation. Preview and purchase both of Damon's CDs.

Contact Damon for more information, to enroll in piano lessons, to obtain his accompanying services or to schedule a performance.