Private Lessons & Coaches in Novato, CA

I’m a lifelong guitarist who’s learned the economics of the fretboard—how to say more with less. Over decades of performance, arranging, and teaching, I’ve come to see the guitar not as a maze of shapes but as a unified field of melody, harmony, and movement. My lessons are for intermediate players who want to stop memorizing and start understanding: to connect patterns, find melodic pathways, and unlock their own voice.

"Amazing teacher, so kind and patient. I was extremely nervous and he thought me a lot on the first day can’t wait for more lessons. Highly recommend

Russ is an experienced coach with over 25 years of leading athletes at the high school and youth levels. As a player, he spent two years competing in college after three standout years on his high school varsity team, where he helped capture a state championship and two league titles. His coaching career includes 25 years of high school varsity and JV football, as well as five years in Pop Warner. Currently, Russ brings his leadership and passion for the game to coaching high school boys flag football, where he continues to mentor and inspire student-athletes.

Former All-city athlete in AAA and WCAL, currently a personal trainer with focus on youth athletes and adults. Two years interning as an assistant coach for high school varsity football. Experience working with kids and Teens and overall great knowledge and communication skills. In 4-6 parents can expect there players to be faster, quicker and have more football knowledge than then players there age.

"Akheem Lewis is a former collegiate athlete(baseball) that i helped improve his speed and agility!

I bring 24th season of football coaching experience across four different high schools at the freshman, JV and varsity level, along with two season of pop warner football. Throughout my coaching career, I've served in many roles, including head coach, assistant coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, special team coach and strength & conditioning coordinator. I also bring the perspective of a former player with 9 seasons of contact football playing experience.

¡Hola! My name is Jharledis, and I am a passionate Spanish teacher with experience working with young children in educational settings. I specialize in creating fun, engaging, and interactive lessons that help children develop confidence and enthusiasm for learning Spanish.

Hola! I have an extensive experience tutoring and teaching Spanish of different ages and proficiency levels. I have 2+ years of experience teaching at high school level, and also have prior experience providing one-on-one Spanish instructor. I make the language learning process engaging by emphasizing speaking practice, conversation, and pronunciation. Also, I adapt my teaching approach to meet each student's individual needs, incorporating grammar, reading, and writing as needed.

Scratch player. Played varsity high school while ranking as a top 100 junior golfer in California. As an adult, won some city championships as well. Most importantly, golf has been a great way to have fun and meet people and keep friends on the course. Whether you’re trying to go competitive or just play well enough to keep up with your colleagues, we can get you to that level. Golf is hard, but with a simple understanding of the swing and the golf club, you can learn to play decent golf.

Hi! I’m Juliana, a professional dance educator with 20+ years of teaching experience. I specialize in Latin Dance and Creative Movement, helping beginners and experienced dancers feel confident, connected, and comfortable in their bodies. My classes are personalized, supportive, and joyful, focusing on musicality, technique, and authentic expression while making learning fun and accessible.

I currently tutor Mathematics, Finance, Accounting and Python at San Francisco State University's Tutoring & Academic Support Center, where I focus on undergraduate tutoring. I have more than 3 years of experience tutoring at the college level. This experience is something I am offering to the broader community here.

I have experience teaching high school and college mathematics, as well as CAD and programming. My teaching style is hands-on and practical, focusing on clear explanations and real-world applications. I’ve worked with students ranging from beginners to advanced learners, including engineering and design students, and I adapt my approach to match each student’s level and goals.