We believe that private instruction is the best way for anyone to learn how to play an instrument. One-on-one instruction means that students are given instruction tailored to their style of learning and the type of music they want to learn. A private teacher focuses 100% of their attention on that individual to ensure successful hand positioning, posture and other aspects of musical training.
Wind Sinfonia is the sister ensemble to Sinfonia and is designed to give entry-level wind and brass students experience in an ensemble setting while developing technical and performance skills. Led by Robin May and Debbie Walden, Wind Sinfonia and Sinfonia perform together three concerts a season and additional special events.
Sinfonia, led by Yasushi Ogura, is a string orchestra designed to give entry-level students experience in an ensemble setting while developing technical and performance skills. It serves as a foundation for musical growth in the orchestral tradition. Sinfonia is appropriate for students who are comfortable playing in first position and are performing in Suzuki Book 2-5, or the equivalent.
Representing over 27 schools from within and beyond the Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Youth Symphony is a full symphonic orchestra led by Ming Luke which provides professional musical training for the 50+ students involved in the program. Dedicated to performing the great masterworks of classical composers of the present and past centuries, the Youth Symphony performs three major concerts each year. An integral part of any young musician's training, the chamber music program will be available to any student in the Youth Symphony.
Our young singers are excited about singing and love rehearsals. They develop stage presence, learn to use their voices in a healthful and natural way, sing a variety of styles, develop musicianship skills and learn how to create music as part of a team. Two levels are offered: Children's Choir (ages 5-7) and Chamber Singers (ages 8-10).
Myriad Music School has professional, fun, and innovative teachers serving the mid-Peninsula since 1997. Our creative teaching methods help students of all ages enjoy their classes, excel at home practice, and perform with joy and confidence! We offer every style of lessons from classical to jazz and pop. As we have many teachers on staff we are able to match students with a teacher that works best with their particular age, ability and interest.
Small group classes are perfect for introducing young students to the piano, guitar, or recorder. A specially balanced curriculum introduces musical concepts, builds self-esteem and helps motivate students. Classes include Guitar Team, Piano Team, Getting Ready for Piano, Getting Ready for Guitar, and Recorder Choir.
Looking for that age-appropriate, fun class to get your young child ready for piano lessons, guitar lessons, violin lessons, singing and reading music? Our early childhood lessons serve students from 16 months to 5 years of age with our classes: Music for the Young Child, Toddler Music and Preschool Music. All develop your child's musicality in a cooperative setting.
The International Program offers a select number of outstanding and highly motivated musicians a multitude of opportunities to develop their technical and interpretive skills under the tutelage of world-class chamber music coaches and educators. The International Program involves a rigorous schedule of rehearsals, coachings, and master classes, culminating in multiple performance opportunities, and also includes collaborations with leading musicologists in the presentation of the festival’s Encounter series.
The Young Performers Program is designed for advanced young musicians seeking to develop their musicianship through intensive training with a faculty of experienced musicians. Students joining the Young Performers Program are grouped into ensembles with their colleagues according to level of playing and experience. A daily schedule of ensemble rehearsals, workshops, and coachings with the artist-faculty culminates in public performance opportunities.