Piano Studio of Alita Lake offers year-round private piano instruction and classes for students of all ages and levels. The studio is located on the border of Palo Alto and Menlo Park and features a Baldwin grand piano, a digital Yamaha Clavinova and a Yamaha upright piano.

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...

Founded in San Jose, California, An Die Musik is a premier provider of voice and piano lessons. They cater to students in San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Almaden areas. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Natasha Kung, who holds a Doctor of Music Arts Degree, An Die Musik is committed to nurturing musical talent and developing the skills of all its students.

NorCal Music & Arts Center, located in Sunnyvale, CA, provides quality music and arts education with a focus on goal-oriented learning. With a team of highly qualified teachers, the center ensures student success through active performance opportunities, including monthly recitals and an annual awards event. Offering a diverse range of classes from piano to violin, the center champions a nurturing environment in its spacious facility. Acquired in 2016, NorCal Music & Arts Center continues to motivate and inspire students, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and the arts.

Founded in 1995, Raaga School of Music, located in San Jose, California, is dedicated to nurturing and continuing the rich Indian cultural and musical traditions. With a world-class curriculum taught by renowned artists, they offer classes in Carnatic Vocal, Violin, Tabla, and Hindustani music, catering to students of all ages, from children to adults. Raaga School of Music proudly transforms their students' passion into lifelong journeys of musical fulfillment. The school, known for its industry-inspired facilities, is a leading institution in the South Bay area, setting a new standard for music education.

School of Rock, established in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, offers an innovative approach to music education by combining individual lessons with group practices. The school caters to students of all ages, delivering both online and in-person lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals. School of Rock is renowned for making learning fun and creating a vibrant community of musicians. Its students not only learn to play music from day one but also perform live at local venues, truly embodying the school's performance-based ethos.

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.