Teachers

Leah Drake

Owner | Group Piano

Leah’s love of music has shaped her life from the beginning.

From her beginnings as a young piano student, to a band-loving teenager, and eventually an accomplished choral singer, Leah has a diverse array of experiences that make her a savvy and passionate musician. 

She has always been a lifelong musician, but Leah’s enthusiasm for teaching was ignited by an Educational Psychology class she took in college. She loves to study how people learn. She is devoted to tailoring her communication and teaching style to guide each learner to success. 

With over 13 years of teaching experience, Leah is a professional educator of both her own students and other piano teachers. She has been a presenter at the Group Piano IlluminatED conference (2023-25) and the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) conference (2024-25). Leah has also guest lectured for Piano Safari author Katherine Fisher’s collegiate piano pedagogy class.

Her students most enjoy Leah’s creative approaches to the basics. She regularly incorporates technology and opportunities for collaboration that keep students engaged and motivated. Students certainly don’t mind her sticker obsession either, as it promises to add color and personal flair to every lesson.

When she’s not teaching, Leah loves to hike, swim, golf, and spend time with her dog, Zeus. She also enjoys cooking and playing board games with friends and family.

Rebecca Jaworski

Group Piano | Piano Exams | Music Together | Flute

Rebecca Jaworski is a pianist and flutist from San Jose, California, and she loves helping students discover the joy of making music.

She completed Level 10 of the Certificate of Merit exam in piano and holds her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from San Diego State University. Rebecca has 1.5 years of experience teaching piano at the San Diego Music and Art Company, where she enjoyed working with students of all ages and learning styles. While at SDSU, she also accompanied fellow students on piano and even performed with the SDSU Symphony Orchestra on piano for several concerts.

Along with piano, Rebecca has performed flute with top SDSU ensembles, giving her a well-rounded musical background that she brings into her teaching. She believes in creating a positive, encouraging environment where students can grow their skills and feel proud of their progress.

Now back home in San Jose, Rebecca is excited to share her love of music with families around the Bay Area.