Find Music Lessons

Allysia has been playing guitar & piano since 2008 and has worked as a professional music instructor since 2019. She earned a B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Music Industry from Cal Poly Pomona. Through her time at CPP, she studied classical guitar under the direction of Dr. Peter Yates and Philip Graulty, and was an active member of both the CPP Guitar Ensemble & Mariachi Los Caballeros de Pomona. She also spent a summer in Granada, Spain, where she studied basic flamenco guitar technique, attended master classes and workshops led by world-class musicians Pepe Romero, Vicente Coves, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and performed along with her peers at the Granada City Hall. For her Senior Project before completing her music degree, Allysia established a beginning guitar program at the dA Center for the Arts, where she taught group guitar classes for youth and adults.

As an instructor, Allysia is passionate about empowering her students to build confidence through studying music in a fun and engaging way. She works to help her students develop essential music skills such as note reading, rhythm, expression, and more. With experience playing and teaching many styles of music, including Classical, Pop, Rock, Folk, and Country, she encourages students to supplement their studies by building a repertoire of songs that reflect their own musical interests. Allysia’s main goal as a teacher is to guide and inspire her students to own their artistry and become the best musicians they can be.
 

From a young age, Alyssa was introduced to music through her family. Her dad, aunt, and uncle are all music teachers who inspired her to learn. She learned piano at the age of 4, violin at the age of 7, and cello when she was 11. Performing in recitals and in orchestras since the early 2010's, her love for music only grew on the stage. Alyssa is currently an undergraduate student at San Jose State University going for her Bachelor's in Music Performance while performing as a soloist, in chamber ensembles, and in the SJSU Symphony Orchestra.

Alyssa is excited to share her knowledge and passion for music with the younger generation. She not only hopes to help build their technical skills, but their confidence and interest in performing music they enjoy! 

Please note- Amanda only teaches online

Amanda, a full time Bay Area preschool teacher, began studying the piano in 2005 and quickly developed a passion for it. She particularly enjoys classical and contemporary music pieces. As a teacher, her aim is to help students unlock the meaning and message of any piece of music. Amanda’s teaching and learning are both about exploration, inquiry and experimentation. She approaches each lesson fully committed to spark a student’s imagination and musical understanding through these principles. Her joy is seeing students’ ideas develop and being there to guide them each step of the way!

Together with her students, they discover a wide range of repertoire, from Schumann, Kurtag, and Prokofiev, to Beethoven, Ravel and Philip Glass. She also equips students with the practical skills of lead-sheet reading, accompaniment styles, transposition and improvisation so they can take their creativity and love of music in many directions.

But Amanda’s goal is to do more than teach piano. She helps students become problem solvers and independent learners, as they find their own artistic voices. Amanda ask lots of questions to help students make their own musical decisions and take ownership of their interpretations. She’s taught students ages 5 to 68, and has found that at every age, the discovery of how music can communicate and connect people is richly rewarding.

Aro began singing solos in her family’s church at the young age of 5. She pursued her passion for music, earning an Associate of Arts in Music from the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. Currently, she is continuing her studies at San Jose State University, working towards a Bachelor's of Music in Music Education.
During her time at the College of the Sequoias, Aro served on the student leadership team and was an assistant to one of the voice teachers for three years. She led choirs and provided support in lessons for her fellow students. Aro also started teaching voice and ukulele at a local music store during that time,
Her academic performance experience includes singing in vocal recitals and performing with the jazz band. Currently, she is enrolled in opera theater at San Jose State University. Aro has the ability to teach a broad variety of musical styles, including musical theater, jazz, opera, and pop.

Bill has been passionate about music since an early age.  Growing up in Maine, he competed at the state level in high school jazz band, then went on to study music at the University in Hartford in Connecticut. 

He is an active member of the Bay Area music scene, currently playing with industrial and electronic pop groups such as God Analog and Intica.

You will learn:
Technique for smoother, faster hands
Applying different grips 
Drum rudiments
Reading music
Playing different time signatures
Coordination & independence of the hands and feet 
Playing a wide variety of beats 
Developing a solid sense of time
Dynamics
How to play different styles such as rock, pop, country, metal, or whatever style inspires you!
 

Please choose from the times listed above.

Crystalis a multi-talented musician, educator, and performer dedicated to helping others achieve their artistic potential. Her expertise spans vocal coaching, music production, and multi-instrumental instruction, providing a comprehensive foundation for students and aspiring artists.

Crystal specializes in helping students improve vocal control, musicality, and vocal empowerment. She offers individualized support tailored to vocal development, including enhancing singing capabilities, deepening music comprehension, and mastering effective, assertive communication. With extensive experience as a vocalist performing with symphonic choirs, she brings a wealth of knowledge to inspire and guide students toward discovering their authentic voices.

As an accomplished guitarist, Crystal provides engaging instruction on the fundamentals of the guitar. She helps students gain a deeper understanding of the fretboard, ear training, and music theory, fostering both technical skills and artistic expression. Her background includes performing with the University of California, Santa Cruz Mariachi Ensemble, an experience that adds a cultural element to her teaching.

For those interested in piano, Crystal creates a welcoming environment where students can build confidence and master the fundamentals of music theory. She emphasizes improvisational techniques and skill-building, helping students unlock their creative potential and enjoy the journey of learning.
With experience in music production and conducting, Crystal is passionate about bringing out the authentic colors of each student’s artistry. Whether you aim to write your own music, become a skilled performer, or grow as a multi-instrumentalist, she is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.

Our banjo and guitar intstructors teach a diverse range of musical styles, with banjo students exploring bluegrass, folk, blues, country, jazz, and classical on the 5-string banjo, while guitar students dive into rock, blues, metal, country, and classical on both electric and acoustic guitars. Whether you're learning Scruggs or Clawhammer style on the banjo or working through chords and melodies on the guitar, lessons focus on musicianship and fun. Students are challenged with new technical or theory concepts in each session, but lessons always end on a high note with a favorite riff or song. We incorporate method books for both instruments and encourage students to bring CDs or an iPod to learn their favorite tunes.

Dennis is origially from Hawaii and moved to the Bay Area in the 70's.  He plays 4, 5 and 6 stringed electric fretted and fretless basses as well as Upright bass.  Dennis has years of playing experience and has an Associate Degree in Music from College of San Mateo.  In the past, Dennis has worked with Blue Bear School of Music in San Francisco , California School of Music in Berkeley, College of San Mateo, Skyline College, and Heriz Music in Burlingame. Dennis has studied with :Kai Eckhardht -electric bass- (John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham), Glen Richmond- Upright bass (Mimi Fox, Bobby Hutcherson), Dave Belove- electric bass (Wayne Wallace, Tito Puente), Al Obedenski-(Circle Star, Benny Goodman). Dennis has his own jazz -funk bands that play locally in the Bay Area. 

Emanuel is a multi-talented vocalist and performer with a natural gift for teaching and performing various genres, including Opera, Mariachi, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Theater. He is proficient in traditional Mariachi instruments like the Vihuela and Guitarrón, and has spent the past three years honing his craft with Mariachi Nuevo Mexico and Mariachi Luz de Luna. His performances have captivated audiences across the Central Valley and Bay Area, showcasing his melodic rhythms and soothing voice.
At San Joaquin Delta College, Emanuel was instrumental in establishing a Mariachi class and led the Delta Singers, Delta Vocal Jazz, and Concert Choir. He also held the prestigious first-chair position in the second violin section of the Delta String Orchestra. He earned an AAT in Music Education and is currently furthering his studies at San Jose State University.
Emanuel’s passion for music extends beyond performance; he is dedicated to inspiring others to pursue their musical dreams. His accolades include the “Zane Music Award” and the “Outstanding Vocalist Award” at Music in the Park (2018), and he was invited to perform and record with Christian artist Benton Stokes in 2023. In 2024, he was a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall and toured Spain and Portugal with the Stockton Chorale.
For Emanuel, music is a heartfelt expression, and he brings that passion into every lesson, offering his students more than just musical instruction—he offers them inspiration.

Eshika is a graduate of NYU with a bachelors degree in Vocal Performance. She has learned Musical theater and Classical starting at a young age, and since has competed and placed in NATS competitions, performed in an opera with the Vivace youth chorus, and performed solos in choir. At NYU she trained in classical voice, where she performed recitals and was part of productions such as “Last Resort: Scenes in Paradise” and the Contemporary Music Society showcase. Eshika can teach musical styles such as musical theatre, pop, and classical. Additionally, she can teach songs in different languages such as German, Italian, French, and Spanish. Establishing a solid vocal technique, a strong ear for pitch, song interpretation, and stage presence are skills she would focus on developing in her lessons.

Evvie has been teaching piano to students at varying levels and ages, and with wide-ranging goals — from simply learning for the joy of it, to preparing for conservatory entrance auditions and international piano competitions since the 2000's. She has been playing the piano since about 1990 and received her training in Piano Performance with Jerome Lowenthal as an undergraduate student at The Juilliard School.

Evvie’s mission as a teacher is to create a space in which her students’ curiosity and inner potential can flourish. She aims to nurture, encourage, and empower her students through a personalized approach and a strong musical foundation.

Jacob started playing the guitar at the age of 4. He took private guitar lessons from 8-9 years old until he started teaching himself from 6th grade all the way through high school. He has an associates degree in music from Skyline Community College and a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Music with emphasis of Music Tech from San Jose State University.

Jacob's genres of music are mostly rock and pop punk. He's performed at venues in the Bay Area and has his own band called, the Bennyboo Brothers.

Jacob has the ability to teach guitar fundamentals and basics going all the way through his style of rock and roll as he continues to share his love and passion for music.

John Paul has been playing guitar since the 2000's and has a Bachelors of Arts in Music Education. His goals at their core have always been to refine and improve what it means to be a professional musician. He specializes in making breakthroughs in left and right-handed guitar technique, songwriting, theory and musicianship. The genres of music he plays are progressive, power and heavy metal. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals as a musician. 

From the age of 8, Maxwell has been learning music. He began by learning to play piano, but not too long after, he discovered drums through friends and family and found them to be a better fit. Since then, he has been dedicated to drumming as his primary instrument, having now played them for over a decade. He has performed in multiple bands and at several live gigs.

Maxwell is currently an undergraduate at West Valley College and has been teaching children for years in various subjects, including swimming, chess, and music. He enjoys helping others learn and grow, especially when it comes to building confidence and learning to have fun with music. 

Maya has been playing piano since 2009. She has done several recitals throughout the years and went to music school in Livermore, CA. Maya completed the Certificate of Merit Level 10 in 2022 with Honors in 2020,2021, and 2022. In May 2022, she achieved 2nd place at the Northern California Young Talents Competition in Livermore, CA. Shortly after, she began working as a part-time teacher at San Jose School of Music, emphasizing the importance of learning music theory for her students as an essential foundation for all learners. Currently, Maya is a student at Santa Clara University studying Psychology and Graphic Design (exp. 2026). Maya enjoys playing with other fellow musicians at her school and produces music with her peers in spare time

Our voice teachers primarily focus on popular music. If you have always wanted to be a better rock, pop, country, jazz, gospel, musical theatre or R&B singer, then we have the right voice teachers for you. Voices students spend time each week doing physical exercises to improve their vocal range, ear training, breath control, vibrato, tone production, enunciation and more. All voice students set goals with their teacher to work on sounding like their favorite recording artists, or if they prefer, to develop their own unique voice. We not only teach singers but can also help local TV and radio personalities who want to enhance their speaking voice.
 

Sharon is a classically trained piano teacher and performer with over a decade of experience. In 2013, she graduated from UC Davis with her undergraduate degree in music and Spanish. Then, she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching at Santa Clara University. As an educator, Sharon has prepared students of all ages for performance opportunities and musical examinations (including Certificate of Merit). She works to help students build a strong musical foundation and encourages them to explore music outside of their regular lesson books. In doing so, her students find enjoyment in their learning and motivation to practice and progress.  

Steve began drumming at age 7, and since then, he’s been in dozens of bands and played a thousand gigs, and still enjoys it!  Steve’s lessons are fun and challenging.  You'll learn to:

-Develop coordination between hands and feet
-Play a variety of drum beats and fills
-Read drum music
-Play along to the songs of your choice
-Come up with your own drum beats and fills

His goal is to teach drumming skills that will allow you to play drums throughout your life.

Have Fun-Play Drums!

At San Jose School of Music, we offer piano, voice, and guitar lessons that combine solid musical training with the fun of learning the songs and styles you love. Our piano teachers guide students through sight reading, technique, and theory while incorporating favorite pieces from classical to pop; even a simple electronic keyboard is enough to get started. Voice students explore styles such as rock, pop, country, jazz, gospel, musical theatre, and R&B while building fundamentals like breath control, tone, and ear training—whether their goal is to sound like their favorite artists, develop a unique style, or even improve their speaking voice. Guitar students can learn electric or acoustic in rock, blues, metal, country, or classical styles, beginning with chords, melodies, and sight reading, then progressing into theory and advanced techniques, always ending lessons with something fun like a favorite riff or song. No matter the instrument, our teachers create a warm, encouraging environment that inspires confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.​​​​​​​

Meet William, affectionately known as Mr. Will, a passionate music teacher who brings a unique blend of musical expertise and infectious energy to his lessons. With a wealth of experience and an impressive array of certifications from prestigious institutions like the Musician's Institute, BerkleeOnline School of Music, and Stanford Jazz Workshop, Mr. Will is dedicated to nurturing your musical journey. Having transitioned from a successful career in graphic arts and publishing to pursue his love for teaching music in 2006, Mr. Will has honed his craft, teaching hundreds of students of all ages.

What sets Mr. Will apart is his innovative approach to teaching. He understands that learning an instrument like the guitar or voice requires more than just technical skill-it demands creativity, emotional expression, and a love for music. By incorporating rock, blues, and contemporary pop music into his lessons, Mr. Will ensures that his students stays engaged and excited about learning.

But it's not just about playing notes on a page-Mr. Will empowers his students to read music, interpret chord charts, improvise, and jam with confidence. Whether a student has dreams of performing on stage or simply wants to explore the joy of making music, Mr. Will provides a supportive and encouraging environment where every student can thrive.

Yen is a certified piano instructor with extensive experience in piano pedagogy, music theory, and performance. She began teaching piano in the 2010's, nurturing students of various ages and skill levels. 

Music has been an integral part of Yen's life since childhood. She started learning piano at a young age and developed a deep connection to the instrument. Over the years, she has honed her skills through formal education and continuous practice.

Teaching is Yen's passion. She creates a nurturing environment where students feel encouraged to explore their musical interests. She tailors her approach to each student's needs and learning style, fostering a positive and constructive experience. 

Notably, her student passed the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Grade 4 exam with Merit after only about 3 months of preparation instead of the ususal 11 months.