Private Lessons

We offer voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, trumpet, guitar (acoustic and electric), ukulele, guzheng, percussion, drumset, bass (upright & electric), digital production, composition, music theory, & recorder. AP Music Theory Prep and Choir are open for registration under Classes. Visit Our Instructors page to see the faculty!

At Almaden Academy of Music we know there is an instrument out there for everyone! We provide private lessons on most instruments for kids starting at 4.5 years old and welcome adult students as well! (Adults have the option to perform in special adult-student recitals, held twice a year.) We offer Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program assessments, Certificate of Merit, many other audition/festival opportunities, and happily tailor lessons to each student’s and family’s goals. Our highly trained teaching artists are experts on their instrument(s) and love helping their students realize the immense rewards of musical study. They work closely with the student and/or caregiver to help each student achieve their musical goals - whether lessons are just for fun, building toward a career in music, or anywhere in between! All musical styles are welcome at AAM (Classical, pop, jazz, rock, folk, etc), and our caring and experienced teachers thoughtfully adapt lessons to fit their students’ diverse abilities and learning styles. Neurodiversity is celebrated at AAM. Tuition includes unlimited Jam Nights, recital performances, and many workshops. Other workshops and events are available for a discounted AAM Student drop-in rate.

Kindly email or call us to set up a trial lesson or to schedule a brief consultation with the Director so we can learn about your/your child’s goals and pair you with the appropriate teacher. Once you are registered for weekly lessons you can easily schedule and reschedule through our online portal. We’re here at almadenacademyofmusic@gmail.com and (408)440-2716.

  • Piano lessons at Almaden Academy of Music, music school in San Jose, CA

    Piano

    Piano is a wonderful place to start for a musician of any age, and many people start on piano and never want to leave.

  • Classical voice recital at Almaden Academy of Music, a music school in San Jose, CA

    Voice

    The most personal and expressive of any instrument! Musical theatre, classical, pop, jazz

  • Music lessons for any instrument at Almaden Academy of Music music school in Almaden, San Jose, CA

    Other Instruments

    We have teachers available for nearly all instruments and styles. If you’d like to learn, we’ll match you with a wonderful teacher. We also offer composition and music theory.

Singing performance at music school in Almaden, San Jose, CA

Jam Nights & Recitals

Performance opportunities in a positive environment are valuable experiences for musicians of all levels! That’s why recitals and unlimited Jam Nights are included in lesson tuition. Jam Nights are monthly informal performance classes where students are invited to come enjoy a snack and play/sing whatever they’re working on for their peers and a faculty member. This is a great opportunity for students of all levels to get used to performing in front of others in a supportive, enthusiastic environment and receive encouragement from a faculty member other than their usual teacher. 

Workshops & Classes

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workshops and classes are offered throughout the year. These fun, one-off opportunities are great chances to learn a little something fun and interesting. Participation in many of these classes is included with lesson tuition, and drop-in rates are available as well.