Private Lessons & Coaches in Martinez, CA

Michael grew up in Cape Town, South Africa and started playing golf from a young age. He went to university in Georgia and after a decent college career turned pro and played the mini tours in Florida, then the Australian tour and South African Sunshine tour. After a couple of years as a playing professional, he went through the PGA training in the UK and became a teaching pro at Blackmoor GC in Southern England. Michael then took a job with well renown European Tour teacher, Jamie Gough at this golf school in Cape Town. Michael worked there for 3 years before moving to Europe and spending 8 years teaching in Germany and Switzerland before moving to America. Michael also spent time caddying/managing on the European Tour in the 2005, he has done 3 TPI classes through the Titleist Performance Institute as well as many other classes, courses to grow his knowledge. Michael enjoys teaching players of all skill levels from beginners to tour players. Michael still plays a lot of golf and you can find him tinkering with his swing or playing a variety of courses in his free time. He also loves to cook and explore the beauty of Northern California.

"Just finished my first lesson with Michael - can’t recommend him strongly enough. Great coach, very patient and knowledgeable.

I have 15 plus years as an academic tutor, tutoring in Mathematics and Reading/Reading Comprehension! I have a high school diploma, Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, and am currently in a Masters Program in Education at University of Arizona Global Campus! I love learning and teaching others. I've tutored all kinds of student with different learning styles and learning challenges. I have a true passion and gift for helping my students succeed!

Softball has been a lifelong passion of mine. As a two-time Hall of Fame inductee, three-time NFCA Division I All-American, and 2005 Women's College World Series participant (DePaul University), I've played and coached at many levels. As a former PE teacher, I've seen how important a strong foundation is for young athletes. I love helping players develop fundamental skills, build confidence, and create a lasting love for the game. I would love to help!

"Coach Saskia has been experienced, patient, and wonderful at teaching my daughter the fundamentals of batting and fielding. At only 6 years old, she has felt supported and encouraged every step of the way, and it’s been such a great experience for her.

Elise Ross Rattle has performed as a soloist in the major european music festivals (Warsaw Festival, Maggio Musicale Florence, Biennale Festival Venice...), and concert halls (Concertgebauw Amsterdam, Royal Festival Hall London, Theatre des Champs-Elysees Paris...) as well as Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Her approach to teaching is for a healthy and natural technique, excellent diction and the joy of interpreting great vocal music from the Baroque era to the 21st century.

"I have been taking voice lessons with Elise for almost 7 years and have made tremendous progress. She is a patient, encouraging teacher and is excellent at explaining techniques and offering suggestions of how to reach high notes or perfect the sound quality of your voice. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anybody interested in getting the most of your singing voice, whether as a professional or simply for your own pleasure.

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 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.

With over 10 years of experience teaching mathematics, I know that every student learns differently. I specialize in explaining the same concept in multiple ways, helping students build confidence and truly understand the material instead of just memorizing it. My goal is to make math approachable, engaging, and tailored to each student's unique learning style.

"Thank you Ms Rose for all your help! I wouldn't have been able to get through my freshmen year without you!

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.

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.