Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Premier Music Education Center in San Ramon
San Ramon School of Music has been dedicated to fostering musical excellence since its founding. Our mission centers on providing high-quality instruction in music and related arts to students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. With a faculty of credentialed educators, we offer personalized lessons in piano, guitar, voice, and songwriting, emphasizing both technical proficiency and creative expression. Our programs are designed to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student receives tailored guidance to achieve their unique goals. We prioritize building foundational skills through structured curricula while encouraging exploration across genres from classical to contemporary.Performance opportunities, including recitals and live events, help students develop confidence and stage presence. Parents are invited to observe lessons, and consultations ensure alignment with family expectations. Our instructors bring decades of professional experience, including performance credits and advanced degrees, to cultivate a supportive learning environment. We emphasize the lifelong benefits of music education, including cognitive development and artistic growth. Located in a convenient facility with modern amenities, we strive to make music accessible and transformative for every student.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Singing Lessons
Songwriting Classes
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Our instructors have over 25 years of combined teaching experience.
- Personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
- Performance opportunities to build confidence and stage presence.
- Flexible teaching methods for classical, pop, rock, and folk genres.
- Dedicated faculty with professional performance and academic credentials.
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano curriculum builds foundational skills through sight reading, chord-based methods, and improvisation. Students explore classical, jazz, and contemporary styles while developing technique, theory, and performance confidence. All ages and skill levels receive tailored instruction to achieve personal goals.
Guitar Lessons
Beginner and advanced guitar students learn proper technique, scales, and song repertoire. Instruction covers acoustic, electric, and classical styles with focus on chord transitions, fingerpicking, and performance readiness. Personalized lesson plans adapt to individual musical interests and progress rates.
Singing Lessons
Voice lessons emphasize breath control, pitch accuracy, and stylistic versatility across genres. Students develop healthy vocal technique while exploring classical, pop, rock, and musical theater repertoire. Private coaching addresses individual vocal challenges and performance preparation needs.
Songwriting Classes
Songwriting instruction covers lyric structure, melody creation, and chord progression development. Students learn to craft original compositions using industry-standard techniques while receiving feedback on lyrical content and musical arrangements from experienced instructors.
Performance Coaching
This service develops stage presence, audition techniques, and live performance skills. Students receive guidance on repertoire selection, microphone technique, and audience engagement while participating in recitals and showcase events to build professional experience.
People
Jane Brody
Instructor
Professional recording artist with 35+ years teaching experience. Bachelor of Arts in Music and Education from University of Maryland. Specializes in piano, guitar, and songwriting instruction with performance credits alongside REM and Bonnie Raitt band members.
Lorrie Harris
Vocal Coach
Award-winning vocal instructor with 20+ years developing Bay Area talent. Specializes in R&B, rock, and pop styles. Holds performance degrees and focuses on vocal health and stylistic versatility for students of all experience levels.
Linda Henning
Piano Teacher
Piano instructor with 25+ years experience. Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with music specialization. Creates child-friendly curricula combining technical training with creative exploration for beginning and advanced students.
Vince Mellone
Guitar Instructor
Classical and electric guitar specialist with 20+ years teaching experience. Studied under Joe Livoti and Richard Savino. Focuses on proper technique development and genre-specific training for acoustic and electric guitar students.
Questions
What music lesson types do you offer?
We provide piano, guitar, voice, and songwriting lessons for all skill levels. Instruction includes classical, pop, rock, and folk styles with performance coaching available.
Are lessons available for young children?
Yes, we accept students starting at age 5 for piano and voice. Guitar lessons begin at age 7. Our instructors specialize in age-appropriate teaching methods for early childhood through adult learners.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual recitals, coffeehouse showcases, and local events. We provide audio/video recording sessions and stage preparation coaching to develop performance confidence.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes degree-holding educators with 20+ years average teaching experience. Instructors maintain active performance careers and specialize in adapting lessons to individual learning styles.
Can I observe my child's lesson?
Parents may observe lessons or schedule consultations. We encourage family involvement and provide progress updates while maintaining a focused learning environment during instructional time.
What equipment do I need to start?
Beginners need their chosen instrument. We recommend electric guitars for new students. Piano students should have access to a keyboard or acoustic piano. We provide lesson materials and studio instruments for use during sessions.
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