About the Napa School of Music The Napa School of Music is a private music school founded by Peter & Victoria Sykes in 2005. In March of 2017, Ralf Lindner became the new school owner and Director. Ralf has a passion for music, experience as a performing musician and many years in business marketing. Ralf has continued with the same spirit and approach that has been so effective and successful in the past 12 years. As a result students will experience the same high quality lessons and programs that they have come to expect from the Napa School of Music. Now in it’s 12th year of operation the school has provided thousands of lessons to familie...

Hi! My name is Anthony and i have been teaching music for about 10 years. I have a college degree in music from San Francisco State University and regularly play in different bands and ensembles. I love helping people of varying skills from beginner to advanced achieve their musical goals. I'm very patient, work with all kinds of learning styles and love working with students who are dedicated and consistent. I also love structure in my teaching and use various method books and programs to achieve the most efficient results.

I have over 27 years experience teaching private lessons. I take a customized approach taylored to each students tastes and needs. I enjoy watching my students get better and better, as well as playing music with them.

Guitarist Matthew Montfort is known as a world guitar innovator and an inspiring music instructor who helps students of all levels and ages learn whatever style they desire. He is on the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists list at DigitalDreamDoor.com along with such luminaries as Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, John Fahey, Adrian Legg, Merle Travis, John Renbourn, Tommy Emmanuel, Doc Watson, Pierre Bensusan, Toni Rice, Alex De Grassi, Stefan Grossman, Artie Traum, Joni Mitchell, and Peppino D'Agostino. He is the leader of the world music group Ancient Future, a skilled music producer, a composer, and the author of a rhythm training boo...