Learn the Joy of Making Music with Patrick's Music School
At Patrick's Music School, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students of all ages and skill levels can learn to make music. With over 50 years of experience, our family-owned and operated school has been a staple in the Fullerton, California community since 1972. Our experienced and passionate instructors are committed to helping each student reach their full musical potential, whether they are just starting out or looking to refine their skills.
Our Teaching Faculty
Our teaching faculty is comprised of professional and educated musicians, each with their own unique teaching style and expertise. Our instructors have degrees from some of the top music schools in the country, including the Eastman School of Music in New York and the University of California, Riverside. Our teaching staff includes:
- Ann Patrick Green, Principal and Piano Instructor, with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Colorado. Ann teaches piano in classical and popular music styles and offers group and private lessons for all ages and levels.
- Heather Patrick Orozco, Vice Principal and Piano and Woodwinds Instructor, with degrees from the University of Southern California and Chapman University. Heather teaches piano, flute, and recorder, and offers group and private lessons for all ages and levels.
- Lisa Zecchini, Piano Instructor, with degrees from the University of California, Riverside and California State University, Long Beach. Lisa teaches piano in classical and popular music styles and offers group and private lessons for all ages and levels.
- David Alamo, Guitar and Ukulele Instructor, with a degree from California State University, Fullerton. David teaches folk, rock, country, jazz, classical, and acoustic music styles, as well as the ukulele and bass guitar.
- Stephen Laughlin, Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass Guitar Instructor, with a degree from California State University, Fullerton. Stephen teaches folk, rock, country, jazz, and classical guitar music styles, as well as the ukulele and bass guitar.
- Hector Suarez, Strings Instructor, with a degree from California State University, Fullerton. Hector teaches violin and viola and offers private lessons for all ages and levels.
- Crystal Santisteban, Voice Instructor, with a degree from Orange Coast College and California State University, Fullerton. Crystal teaches classical and popular music styles and offers private lessons for all ages and levels.
- David Dutton, Drums Instructor, with self-taught expertise as a professional performer and instructor.
Our Services
At Patrick's Music School, we offer a range of services to support your musical journey, including:
- Private Lessons: One-on-one instruction with our experienced instructors, tailored to your personalized goals and needs.
- Group Classes: Small group instruction in piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, and voice, perfect for socializing and promoting teamwork.
- Music Method Books: Our favorite music books, written by Ann Patrick Green, available for purchase in our school.
- Workshops and Events: Regular workshops, concerts, and events featuring our talented instructors and students.
Why Choose Patrick's Music School?
At Patrick's Music School, we prioritize a supportive and nurturing environment, where students feel encouraged to explore their creativity and passion for music. With our experienced instructors, flexible scheduling, and affordable rates, we are the perfect choice for students of all ages and skill levels. Come visit us today and experience the joy of making music!
What’s especially frustrating is the strict makeup policy in place. When our family needed to miss a lesson due to illness, we were met with rigid rules about rescheduling. It felt unfair to be held to such strict standards when the instructor herself has taken so much time off without flexibility.
Overall, I would not recommend this music school to others seeking a reliable and supportive environment for their child’s musical education.
Years ago, I took guitar lessons from 2 different teachers for 8 months to a year each and got frustrated because they spent most of the time teaching only fundamentals, learning a chord or scale at a time, and never having anything to "show for it" or make progress more tangible. David seems to take the opposite approach: teaching notes and chords through playing songs. He even takes requests, so if there's a song I'd like to learn, he'll print it out and away we go working on it. Along the way, he teaches the basics, like finger placement, tempo, and how to read music.
I'm impressed with how much I've learned and enjoy being able to pick up my ukulele and make music whenever I want.
