Santa Teresa Academy of Music and Dance was established to bring exceptional music and dance instruction to the city of San Jose. Our beautifully designed facility includes professional floating hardwood dance floors and sound dampened music rooms with windows in every door. Teachers at our school are experts in their instrument or dance style and are experienced in working with students of all levels, especially beginners. We offer dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Preschool Dance, Parent & Tot and Ballroom. We offer private music instruction in piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello and ukulele. Our music lessons and dance classes...

Biography Carl Franzen, Voice Teacher and Operatic Tenor San Jose, California For as long as I can remember, I was always singing. As a child, I sang endlessly with my mother's phonograph records, ranging anywhere from Mario Lanza to Nat King Cole and the classic musicals like Carousel and Oklahoma. My grandmother was really the one to encourage me to find my musical talents. In Elementary school I wanted desperately to play a musical instrument. I really wanted to play the piano most of all. But I didn't get a piano until my senior year of high school. The first instrument the music instructor gave me was a flute, which was a failure. Next...

Smiley Notes, founded in 2013, is a renowned music education establishment located in San Jose, California. They specialize in providing 'Music Together' classes for young children (0-5 years) and their parents or caregivers. Smiley Notes is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant musical community through song-sharing, rhythm instrument play, chants, and movement activities in a laid-back, fun, non-performance-oriented environment. Their mission is to enrich the lives of families and teachers in Willow Glen through the power of music.

Founded in Campbell, California, Opus11 School of Music extends its services to San Jose and surrounding areas. They offer a rich variety of music lessons, catering to all age groups. From private and group lessons to early childhood "Mommy and Me" music groups and summer camps, Opus11 strives to deliver inclusive, experiential learning. They house highly qualified teaching staff and specialize in teaching students with disabilities, fostering a community that promotes expression, autonomy, and skill. Their facilities offer brand new instruments for in-person lessons, with the option for virtual learning as well.

Rivendell Music Academy, located in Felton, California, offers a unique approach to music education that is both fun and engaging. They specialize in various instruments and skills such as piano, guitar, vocals, and recording arts, catering to all ages. From their state-of-the-art studio nestled in a beautiful redwood grove, the Academy brings the joy of music to the Santa Cruz area. Through their innovative teaching methods, they foster a love for music that can last a lifetime.

Founded in Santa Clara, California, Indian Classical Music School offers immersive and comprehensive semi-classical music classes to adults and children alike. The school's expertly curated curriculum includes teaching alankars, raagas, and semi-classical Hindi and Marathi songs. In addition to their own courses, they also conduct classes at the Shankar Mahadevan Academy from September to April. This makes them a renowned and trusted hub for learning Indian semi-classical music in the region.