Private Lessons (Mountain View, Palo Alto or at your home)

Students will attend weekly one-on-one instruction in piano, violin, viola, guitar, voice, clarinet, flute, saxophone and music theory. Each lesson will include ear training, music theory, and sight-reading. Duration of the classes can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length based on student’s level. Students will be required to purchase music books and music accessories for the lessons.

**Please note that there is only Piano and Guitar lessons available at Palo Alto Studio**

We also provide home lessons for your convenience. Additional travel fees will be applied based on your location. Please call for availabiltiy of service in your area.

Sunshine (3-4 years old): The Sunshine program includes large muscle experiences in beat and rhythms as well as fine motor experiences in rhythm instrument ensemble playing. By the end of the first year, Sunshine's students will be able to read and play music in C major and middle C position. Additional pre-reading skills, such as sorting patterns (with colorful visual aids), gluing and coloring, are part of the program as well.

Observation of current sunshine class: Every Saturday 9:00AM-9:50AM (Please call to make an appointment)

Sunbeam (5-6 years old): The Sunbeam program is designed for kindergartners and first graders, provide "big kid" lyrics to introduce concepts, finger numbers, and keyboard geography. Songs and games are used to encourage and reinforce listening.

Observation of current sunbeam class: Every Wednesday 4:45PM-5:30PM (Please call to make an appointment)

Both Sunshine and Sunbeam programs last from 1 to 2 years, depending on the age of the student. Each level consists about 36 lessons and each lesson is 50 minute long with parent participation required. Tuition and material fees are due at the time of registration. Three payments of $240 will be due on the first class of Fall, Winter, and Spring. We offer 3 sessions of 12 classes in each season. There is also a $50 material fee for each session.

Sunshine (3-4 years old): The Sunshine program includes large muscle experiences in beat and rhythms as well as fine motor experiences in rhythm instrument ensemble playing. By the end of the first year, Sunshine's students will be able to read and play music in C major and middle C position. Additional pre-reading skills, such as sorting patterns (with colorful visual aids), gluing and coloring, are part of the program as well.

Observation of current class:

Wednesday 4:15-5:05pm(Sunshine 1A)

Saturday 10:15-11:05am (Sunshine 1C)

(Please call to make an appointment)

Sunbeam (5-6 years old): The Sunbeam program is designed for kindergartners and first graders, provide "big kid" lyrics to introduce concepts, finger numbers, and keyboard geography. Songs and games are used to encourage and reinforce listening.

Observation of current class:

Wednesday 3:15-4:05pm (Sunbeam 1A)

Both Sunshine and Sunbeam programs last from 1 to 2 years, depending on the age of the student. Each level consists about 36 lessons and each lesson is 50 minute long with parent participation required. Tuition and material fees are due at the time of registration. Three payments of $300 will be due on the first class of Fall, Winter, and Spring. We offer 3 sessions of 12 classes in each season. There is also a $90 material fee for each session.

Group piano lessons are designed for beginner's student. It involves a small group of 4 to 8 students and one instructor. Students will work together to learn proper seating posture, note reading, basic music theory, rhythm and simple tunes. This is an ideal starting course for student to build up their interest before moving on to private lessons. Student will be required to purchase music books for the lesson.

Duration: 45 minutes class (once a week)
Rate: $150 for 6 weeks ($25 per class)
Teacher: Mark Wanless

Group guitar lessons are designed for beginner's student. It involves a small group of 4 to 8 students and one instructor. Students will work together to learn the proper posture, note reading, basic chords, strumming and master the skills of playing the guitar step by step. This is an ideal starting course for student to build up their interest before moving on to private lessons.

Currently not available.

As instrumental skills progress, development in music theory and musicianship becomes increasingly important in helping students to perform with sensitivity, understanding and confidence.

Candidates are required to pass Grade 5 Theory or Grade 5 Practical Musicianship or Grade 5 Jazz in order to progress to practical exams at Grades 6, 7 and 8.

Theory exams provide assessment of the theoretical knowledge necessary to become a well-rounded musician.

Please call for class information.

Group Violin lessons are designed for beginner's student. It involves a small group of 4 to 8 students and one instructor. Students will work together to learn the proper posture, note reading, basic chords, strumming and master the skills of playing the guitar step by step. This is an ideal starting course for student to build up their interest before moving on to private lessons.

Please call for class information.