L.K.
Although we live in San Ramon, I thought I'd share our piano lesson experience just as a point of comparison. Our very qualified and experienced piano teacher charges only $20 per 30 minute lesson. She teaches out of her home (we go to her) and she doesn't do recitals (that's ok with us). We are very pleased with her and the progress our 9 year old daugther is enjoying. I know you probably don't want to travel to SR for lesssons, but $35 per lesson seems high. If you're interested, I can provide you with the name and number of our teacher. Good luck!