High School

Oakland Public Conservatory of Music Private Lessons, Preparatory Program

The Preparatory Program is available to students ages 9-18. This program offers conservatory quality training complete with private lessons, master classes, keyboard and theory classes, ensembles and performance opportunities. Benefits of the program include access to instruments, academic support, and college preparation support. Participants in the Preparatory Program are required to complete 30 hours of community service yearly.

Northern California Music & Art Culture Center Private Lessons

Individualized approach to every student is important to us. Length of each lesson and pace of learning are determined by many factors, such as student's personal inclinations, level of advancement, age, etc. We make educational process enjoyable and successful by combining hard work and persistence, while making sure each student's needs are met and abilities are expanded to the fullest potential.

Napa Valley Youth Symphony Sinfonia

Sinfonia, led by Yasushi Ogura, is a string orchestra designed to give entry-level students experience in an ensemble setting while developing technical and performance skills. It serves as a foundation for musical growth in the orchestral tradition. Sinfonia is appropriate for students who are comfortable playing in first position and are performing in Suzuki Book 2-5, or the equivalent.

Napa Valley Youth Symphony Youth Symphony

Representing over 27 schools from within and beyond the Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Youth Symphony is a full symphonic orchestra led by Ming Luke which provides professional musical training for the 50+ students involved in the program. Dedicated to performing the great masterworks of classical composers of the present and past centuries, the Youth Symphony performs three major concerts each year. An integral part of any young musician's training, the chamber music program will be available to any student in the Youth Symphony.

Myriad Music School Rock Band

This is our interactive class for musicians ages 11 & up with at least 2 years of private lesson experience. Rock Band rehearsals, Songwriting 101 & Recording Workshop...You'll get it all! Our coaches play in bands themselves and have a lot of gigging experience. They will help their young future rock stars choose tunes, & work on all the elements that develop a great sound. Guitarists will explore lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass guitar roles, and pianists will learn the keyboard parts.