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...

There is a difference between singing a song... and making people *feel* it. As a professional vocalist for more than 20 years and a vocal coach for over 15 years, I teach far more than pitch and technique. I help singers uncover the emotion, storytelling, phrasing, and vocal nuances that turn a good performance into a memorable one. My students learn to interpret music, connect with their audience, and sing with confidence, authenticity, and heart. Because great singers don't just sing the notes. They bring the song to life.

Music for Families Inc, founded in 2001, is based in Sunnyvale, California, and serves the surrounding areas. The company offers a variety of Music Together classes aimed at children from birth to eight years old. Recognized internationally, Music Together is a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music and movement program. Music for Families Inc firmly believes in the power of music and that every child is musical. They provide the right environment to help children learn to sing in tune and move with accurate rhythm.

New World Music Academy, located in Pleasanton, California, was founded in 2005 by concert pianists Mark Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili. The academy is renowned for its quality music instruction, accommodating all ages and levels across a wide variety of musical styles and instruments. From semi-private piano classes to Rock n' Roll jam sessions and a Children's Chorus, the academy ensures a comprehensive music education. Their teaching staff consists of highly experienced instructors, demonstrating their committed approach to quality music education since their inception.

Shiraz Arts Academy, based in San Jose, California, is a pioneering educational institution dedicated to the study and training of Persian music and arts. Founded in July 2012, it is the first institution of its kind in the Bay Area, providing a unique cultural experience and specialized learning environment to its students.