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Your Trusted Music School in San Jose
San Jose Academy of Music is dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for music through personalized instruction and a supportive learning environment. Our experienced instructors specialize in tailoring lessons to individual goals, whether students are beginners exploring an instrument for the first time or advanced musicians preparing for professional auditions. We offer comprehensive programs in piano, violin, drums, voice, and over a dozen other instruments, emphasizing technical mastery, musicality, and creative expression.Our curriculum integrates performance opportunities, theory instruction, and preparation for prestigious certifications like the Royal Conservatory of Music and Certificate of Merit exams. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to community engagement, we provide year-round music education that adapts to students' evolving needs while maintaining the highest standards of artistic and pedagogical excellence.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Group Music Classes
Exam Preparation
Music Theory Instruction
Performance Opportunities
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music instruction tailored to individual learning styles and goals
- Our faculty includes professionally credentialed instructors with extensive performance experience
- We provide preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music and Certificate of Merit exams
- We emphasize both technical mastery and creative musical expression in all lessons
- We offer flexible month-to-month enrollment with no long-term contracts required
Services
Private Music Lessons
Personalized music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. Our private lessons focus on technical development, musical expression, and goal-oriented progress. Instructors adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles while maintaining rigorous standards of musical excellence.
Exam Preparation
Specialized training for prestigious music certifications including Royal Conservatory of Music and Certificate of Merit exams. Our comprehensive preparation includes technical requirements, repertoire development, and performance readiness across multiple musical disciplines.
Group Music Classes
Collaborative music education experiences that develop ensemble skills and musical interaction. Group settings foster peer learning while maintaining technical rigor, with options available for various instruments and skill levels throughout the academic year.
Music Theory Instruction
Comprehensive music theory curriculum covering notation, harmony, and composition fundamentals. Instruction integrates practical application with conceptual understanding, supporting students' overall musical development through both standalone classes and lesson integration.
Performance Opportunities
Regular performance events that build stage presence and confidence. Our recital program emphasizes practical application of musical skills in supportive environments, with multiple annual opportunities for students to showcase their progress before live audiences.
People
Ophelia Raboca
Founder & Director
Established San Jose Academy of Music to provide comprehensive music education. Combines administrative leadership with piano instruction expertise to shape the school's educational vision and faculty development.
Kristyn Van Cleave
Piano Instructor
Specializes in piano instruction with extensive teaching experience. Offers both in-person and online lessons, adapting pedagogical approaches to meet diverse student needs while maintaining technical excellence in piano performance.
Kit Bergman
Drum Instructor
Professional drummer with 35+ years of performance and teaching experience. Develops students' rhythmic foundation and musical creativity through practical instruction that combines technical development with creative exploration across multiple genres.
Carmen McKinstry
Voice Instructor
Opera singer with international performance experience. Provides voice instruction that emphasizes proper technique, musical interpretation, and performance skills across diverse vocal genres including classical, Broadway, and religious music.
Evamarie Teodoro
Co-Director
Violin and voice specialist contributing to administrative leadership. Combines performance expertise with educational oversight to maintain high standards in both string instruction and vocal training programs.
Questions
What music styles do you teach?
We teach classical, jazz, popular, and rock music while ensuring foundational elements of instrument technique are properly developed.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors hold music degrees and have extensive teaching/performance experience. Faculty profiles are available on our website.
Can I rent an instrument?
We offer violin rentals and have instruments available for first lessons. Online rental options are also available through recommended vendors.
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes, we provide group music lessons for students seeking collaborative learning experiences and ensemble development opportunities.
Are recitals mandatory?
Participation in recitals is voluntary but encouraged to develop performance skills and celebrate musical progress with family and peers.
What's your payment structure?
Monthly flat-fee tuition during academic terms with per-lesson summer billing. No semester/yearly contracts required for enrollment.
