John Metz is a pianist, composer and teacher with 28 years of experience at the piano and more than 16 years of teaching students ranging from young beginners to advanced pianists and adults. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, where his studies included performance, classical repertoire, music theory, ear training, sight-reading, music history, and piano pedagogy. His continued studies have included the Golandsky Institute symposium and workshops, with a particular emphasis on healthy, coordinated piano technique. Today, John writes music and performs regularly for churches and other events throughout Marin County.

John's approach to teaching grew from his own early experience with the piano. After discovering the instrument around age 11, he quickly became absorbed in playing, exploring challenging repertoire and accompanying others while still a young student. That excitement remains central to his teaching philosophy today. John believes students make their greatest progress when excellent musical and technical foundations are paired with music that genuinely inspires them. His teaching is individualized, patient and encouraging, with the goal of helping each student discover not just how to play the piano, but why they love making music.