San Francisco Community Music Center
Janis Mercer is a piano and composition faculty at the San Francisco Community Music Center since February 1992. Prior to that, Janis has been teaching piano and composition in their private studio since January 1988. Janis holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Master's degree in the same field from Mills College. Additionally, Janis has obtained a certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor from the University of California Berkeley Extension.
San Francisco Community Music Center
Founded in 1921, San Francisco’s Community Music Center (CMC) is one of the oldest and largest community arts organizations on the West Coast. CMC makes high quality music accessible to all people, regardless of financial means. Last year, CMC awarded nearly $2.4 million in tuition assistance, serving more than 3,100 students of all ages, ethnicities and income levels with music lessons, classes and other programs. Thousands enjoyed performances at CMC and out in the community. Learn more at www.sfcmc.org and follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.