Make Music with the Best: Top Music Teachers in Santa Cruz, CA

Established in 1984, Sylvan Music is a premier destination for musical instruments and equipment. Our store offers a wide range of high-quality instruments, including guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, violins, dulcimers, harps, amplifiers, and effects pedals. We cater to musicians of all levels and budgets, with instruments for beginners to professionals. Our expert staff is always available to provide guidance and assistance in finding the right instrument. With our online store, customers can browse and purchase instruments with ease. We take pride in offering exceptional customer service, with live sales representatives ready to help. At Sylvan Music, we strive to provide a personable and enriching shopping experience, making it easier for customers to find their perfect instrument. We also offer rentals, lessons, and appraisals to complement our extensive inventory.

Drumskill Drums is the world's leading percussion shop rooted in the music of West Africa. For almost two decades, we have offered professional instruments of uncompromised quality. We remain true to our goals and we continue to expand on our focus of quality and community. Our inspiration is a culmination of over thirty years of West African & Congolese drum and dance education felt strong in the bay area of California.

Community Music School is a non-profit organization that provides music education and performance opportunities to individuals of all ages. We offer a range of programs, including summer camps, workshops, and ongoing ensembles, which cater to different skill levels and interests. Our mission is to enrich the lives of students, teachers, and the community through music education, performance, and appreciation.

Renzo Staiano is a music performer, producer, educator, composer, and president and CCO of the music education app "AlphaJams". With a passion for music, Renzo has performed on 6 string, 8 string, and Latin American guitars such as the Cuban Tres. He has taught guitar performance, music theory, and music history, both privately and as a lecturer at University of California at Santa Cruz. Renzo has also worked as a music consultant with composer Bear McCreary and has licensed his original compositions to international companies such as Levis, Intel, NPR, Urthecast, Jansport, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Dignity Health. He is also the creator of the YouTube channel Now YOU Shred, which has almost 100k subscribers.