Hi, I’m Rebecca!
I’m on a mission to help musicians and artists – myself included – bring joy and magic to their creative practice.
Joy and curiosity are integral to my own practice as a pianist and composer.
Whether I’m playing Brazilian music, composing, or programming concerts with one of my bands, I’ve found that working from a place of joy not only inspires me, but also makes my creative practice sustainable and fun.
That’s also why I love helping other musicians and artists find the joy in their own work!
Bottom line?
All my work is ultimately about getting more creative work into the world, in whatever form that takes, because I know that the more we create together, the better everything is!
Music has been a foundational part of my life since I was six.
Piano was never something I had to think about, it was just part of the routine of each day. It was love at first note – and my relationship with music has only deepened since then!
Now I’m a pianist and composer in Berkeley, California who’s obsessed with Brazilian rhythms and bringing joy to others through music.
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My compositions are imaginative and span various styles (Brazilian, jazz, waltz, impressionistic, and more), inspired by influences as diverse as Hermeto Pascoal, Claude Debussy, Aaron Copland, Vince Guaraldi, and Thelonious Monk.
I perform solo shows of my own compositions and arrangements of classic Brazilian sambas, choros, and baiãos, as well as with others in the Bay Area (Lillian Yee, Som Dela, and others).
My 2nd album, Bright Little Worlds (original piano music in various styles) was released in 2024, and my debut album of original Brazilian arrangements and compositions, Florescer, came out in 2018.
I’ve also been an educator since 2003, teaching piano students of all ages and abilities to find their own musical joy.
To find out more about my music, click here.
My other love is helping other musicians and artists discover the joy in their own work.
I believe that creative people can live balanced and sustainable lives, if we do it mindfully, and I am dedicated to supporting the creative habits of other artists and musicians through mindset, intentional practices, and aligned action.
Like so many creatives, I have spent a lot of time on the brink of burnout (and some time past that point) and I’m always engaged in the process of taming – or just co-existing with – my anxiety issues.
My coaching is a compassionate blend of strategy, support, and gentle accountability to nurture you in your relationship with your creativity.
Joy, curiosity, play, and magic are woven into all of our work together!
My greatest fulfillment comes from seeing you discover and celebrate what you’re capable of outside the confines of hustle culture creativity and self-imposed impossible standards. 💗
To find out more about my coaching, click here.
Creativity is how
we remember and celebrate
our shared humanity.
I’d love for you to join the party!
Fun facts about me…
Wow, I’m honored that you made it this far!
Here’s some fun stuff:
I’m an INFJ, Enneagram 4, Taurus sun/moon, Leo rising
My core values are: Compassion, Creativity, Curiosity/Learning, Authenticity, and Honesty.
A few of my favorites:
Hobbies: Exploring on foot, visiting nature/parks in the Bay Area, doing puzzles, reading under a fuzzy blanket, weaving, crafting
Beverage: Herbal or green tea. My go-tos are ginger, red berries, or cacao shell
Color: Blue or magenta
Tree: Crimson bottlebrush (for aesthetics), eucalyptus and redwood (for fragrance)
Everyday indulgence: Super dark chocolate (90% cacao and up!)
Internet cats: Jorts, Bilbo, and Fishtopher
TV show: Parks and Rec (and pretty much anything Mike Schur does)
Celebrity sighting: Bobby McFerrin, at the dentist, in the mid/late ‘90s (yes, his teeth looked great)
Let’s connect!
My inbox is always open for inquiries and greetings - share your creative joys with me anytime!