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37 Years
experience
Premier Music Lessons in Palo Alto for All Ages
New Mozart School of Music has been nurturing musical talent in Silicon Valley since 1989. Our mission is to provide unparalleled music education through personalized instruction and innovative programs tailored to students of all ages and skill levels. With a team of highly qualified educators, including eight instructors holding doctorate degrees, we offer piano, violin, voice, cello, guitar, and more lessons designed to cultivate technical proficiency and artistic expression. Our Harmony Road program revolutionized early childhood music education by combining Montessori, Kodaly, and Suzuki methodologies to create a multidimensional foundation for young musicians.Located in a state-of-the-art facility near Stanford University, we host recitals at professional venues and maintain extended customer service hours to accommodate busy families. Over three decades, we've helped thousands of Peninsula students achieve success in prestigious competitions and conservatory placements while fostering a lifelong love of music.
Services
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Voice Training
Harmony Road Classes
Cello Instruction
Guitar Lessons
Flute Lessons
Saxophone Lessons
French Horn Lessons
Music Theory
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 8 instructors with doctorate degrees, more than any Bay Area music school
- Proven Harmony Road curriculum combining Montessori, Kodaly, and Suzuki methods
- Students featured at Carnegie Hall and Vienna's Musikverein
- Flexible month-to-month enrollment with no long-term commitment
- Recitals at professional venues including Mountain View Center for Performing Arts
What people say
Extraordinary teacher
Creative curriculum
Proven track record
Patient instructors
Musical foundation
Services
Piano Lessons
Private piano instruction for ages 5+ with experienced educators holding bachelor to doctoral degrees. Lessons available in classical, jazz, and pop styles. Preparation for Guild Auditions, Certificate of Merit, and ABRSM exams. Students have won regional competitions and performed at Carnegie Hall. Lesson durations: 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
Harmony Road
Group music classes for children aged 3-6 combining keyboard discovery, solfege singing, rhythm activities, and composition. Curriculum integrates Montessori, Kodaly, and Suzuki methods. Develops musical foundation through parent participation and daily practice. Four progressive levels prepare students for private instruction while fostering creativity and technical skills.
Voice Training
Private vocal instruction for all ages covering breath control, pitch accuracy, and performance techniques. Teachers hold music degrees specializing in voice. Preparation for local theater productions and competitions. Professional accompanist available for recitals. Students have appeared on Bravo and Nickelodeon.
String Lessons
Private instruction in violin, viola, and cello starting age 5. Teachers with university degrees and orchestra experience. Preparation for ASTA exams and recital performances. Parent participation encouraged for young students. Instruments available for rent to facilitate home practice.
Guitar Lessons
Acoustic, electric, and bass guitar lessons for ages 7+. Curriculum spans rock, jazz, classical, and pop styles. Instructors with university training and performance experience. Opportunities for band collaboration and solo recital performances. Specialized instruction in music theory and technique.
Questions
What music programs do you offer for young children?
Our Harmony Road program teaches ages 3-6 through keyboard discovery, solfege singing, and rhythm activities. Classes develop musical foundation while preparing for future private lessons.
Do you prepare students for music exams?
Yes, we prepare students for Certificate of Merit, ABRSM, Guild, Carnegie Hall Achievement, NATS, and ASTA exams with instructors experienced in certification requirements.
What instruments can students learn?
We offer piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and french horn lessons for ages 5+ with specialized instructors.
Are parent observations allowed during lessons?
Parents may sit in on private lessons. Harmony Road classes require parent participation during sessions and home practice coaching.
What performance opportunities exist?
We host three annual recitals at professional venues including Mountain View Center for Performing Arts and Palo Alto Art Center. Advanced students may perform at Carnegie Hall.
How flexible is your enrollment policy?
Lessons are month-to-month with no long-term commitment. Students can join private lessons year-round and class enrollment offers waitlist options for full sessions.
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Reviews (4)
Athea L.
Aug 10, 2022
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Oh we have nothing but great things to say about the class! My girls are singing non-stop. I've actually had some music classes in SF with Izabelle when she was younger, and the difference is pretty amazing ...We love it...
Joyce D.
Aug 10, 2022
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Julia performed the two songs she wrote at the Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center Talent Show... The audience was blown away, not only that she could play a song with two hands and with chords in the left hand, but that she wrote the songs herself! This is truly a remarkable program
Jean C.
Aug 10, 2022
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This has been one of the most important activities my daughter has participated in over the past year which has contributed positively toher overall self-esteem, love for music and development of her internal understanding of her own creativity and imagination.
Rebecca Alvarez
Dec 17, 2020
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During normal times, New Mozart music lessons are spectacular. These days, we are grateful our daughter has been able to continue her classes remotely with the same quality and care as during face-to-face classes. The online format has worked very well for us. It is remarkable the growth we've seen in our daughter's musical abilities over the spring and summer. At four years old, she is not only singing in solfege and playing several songs on the piano, but she also enjoys writing her own music for fun. We are very happy with New Mozart and her wonderful teacher, Valerie!
