Bachelor of Arts in Music (Piano) 1982
California State University, Sacramento
Student of Dr. Richard Carpenter
Professional Membership & Leadership
Member: State Board of Directors, Music Teachers’ Association of California (2021-2023)
President, Sacramento County Branch of MTAC (2007-2009)
Member: Sacramento County Branch, MTAC, since 1982
Member: National Piano Teachers Guild since 2004
Member: American Guild of Organists (AGO) since 2009
Community Involvement
Mr. Becker is a freelance pianist/organist within various faith communities in the Sacramento area, providing accompaniment for choirs and congregational singing.
About the Teacher
Private Teacher of Piano since 1982
Mr. Becker resides with his wife of nearly 50 years in Fair Oaks.
Professional Goals
Promote musical literacy.
Instill a passion for learning.
Develop musicianship through study of theory, technique, ear-training, and sight-reading.
Study literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist/Early 20th Century, and Contemporary periods, as well as, all styles of music, including hymns, jazz, and pop.
Prepare students for public performance in formal and casual settings.