We offer Music Lessons (piano, violin, viola, cello, double-bass, guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, electric bass, harmonica, voice…),
Art Lessons (water color, acrylic…) and Dance Classes
(ballet, jazz,
hip hop…), French Language
classes in two South Bay locations: Almaden Valley and Saratoga
Avenue near Westgate in San Jose.
STUDENTS
Our students range from 3 years old to 74 years young, from Beginners
to Professionals and come to us from as far away as Pleasanton and
from as close as around the corner.
San Jose Piano Lessons
San Jose Drum Lessons
San Jose Guitar Lessons
LOCATIONS
In our San Jose Saratoga Avenue/Westgate location, students enjoy individual
music lessons.
At our Almaden Valley location, students choose from a wide range
of individual music lessons, group art lessons (where we keep the
student/teacher ratio low) and dance lessons taught by educated
professionals in the field of dance. Group Chess and French
classes are popular too.
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MUSIC LESSONS
Saxophone Lessons - Our experienced saxophone and clarinet instructors specialize in private lessons that are customized to meet the individual needs of every student, from beginner to advanced. You will be amazed at how quickly your child will excel with private saxophone or clarinet lessons.
Learn more about our San Jose saxophone lessons
and clarinet lessons.
Guitar Lessons - Have you ever dreamed of playing the guitar, but just never took that first step to learning? We have 5 guitar instructors on staff that are ready to get you started on your dream. Are you an experienced guitar player, but maybe need some brushing up? Whatever your skill level, we have the guitar lessons for everyone from beginner to advanced.
Learn more about our guitar lessons in San Jose.
Drums Lessons - Have you ever wished you could play that drum beat that's stuck in your head from your favorite song? Are you in a band and want to be able to contribute more to the band musically? Do you have a child that could benefit by taking out some aggression while learning a music skill that can help them in many other aspects of learning and life? Are you an aspiring musician and want to take your drumming skills to another level?
Learn more about our drum lessons.
Piano Lessons - We believe that our piano lessons are a very essential and enriching experience anyone can enjoy. Our goal at the Almaden School of Music is to provide the highest quality piano instruction available. It is well known that piano students do much better in other academic areas. Our goal is to teach success by providing an environment that fosters musical creativity and enriching experiences.
Learn more about our piano lessons.
 Flute Lessons - If you are interested in learning how to play the flute then Almaden School of Music has the program for you. Our lessons include instruction in reading music, techniques in proper playing, improvisation, and preparation for auditions. Whether you are just a beginning flute player, an advanced flutist, or a professional, our flute program offers tools and techniques to better the skills you already have or are ready to develop.
Learn more about our flute lessons.
Voice Lessons -
Vocal is the Art of Singing. The art of singing generally involves training in breath control and support, proper tone production, pitch control, musical intonation, proper formation of vowels and consonants as well as the clarity of words, attentiveness to musical notation and phrasing, and the learning of songs. Let one of our world class vocal coaches help you take your singing voice to a new level.
Learn more about our singing lessons and San Jose vocal coaches.
We also specialize in electric bass, violin and viola lessons.
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DANCE LESSONS
Pre-Ballet - This fun, introductory class will focus on basic Ballet technique for the pre-school to Kindergarten age dancer (ages 3-5). Young students will begin to learn dance fundamentals including stretching, basic barre work, positions and vocabulary.
Learn more about our San Jose pre-ballet lessons.
 Ballet - Classical Ballet is considered perhaps the most beautiful dance form. Our classes include instruction in terminology, stretching, barre work, proper alignment and placement. Students will progress through Ballet fundamentals including basic though advanced combinations and choreography.
Learn more about our San Jose ballet lessons.
Pointe - Pointe classes are for intermediate to advanced students only and are by instructor assignment and approval only.
Learn more about out San Jose ballet lessons.
Lyrical - Lyrical Dance is an expressive, contemporary dance form that combines elements of Ballet, Modern and Jazz. Enrollment in Lyrical classes require excellent Ballet technique, therefore students must attend Ballet classes concurrently.
Learn more about our our lyrical classes.
Jazz - Our Jazz classes focus on Modern Jazz, as well as Musical Theater styles (Broadway). Classes include instruction in flexibility, barre, center floor, progressions, combinations, leaps and turns. For the serious dancer, it is highly recommended to be concurrently enrolled in a Ballet class to further Jazz training.
Learn more about our our jazz classes.
Tap - Tap is a fun, fast paced, energetic and percussive dance form. Our classes focus on Broadway Style, as well as Rhythm Tap. Sessions are progressive and will include introductory through advanced steps, rhythms and progressions.
Learn more about our our tap dancing lessons.
Hip Hop - Hip-Hop is a high energy class with emphasis on the latest trends in dance and music. Classes include stretching, proper conditioning, Hip-Hop combinations and Street Dance technique. Care is taken to provide students with age appropriate movements, content and music. It is highly recommended (and in some cases required) that students be concurrently enrolled in Jazz class.
Learn more about our hip hop lessons.
Acrobatics - Classes will include stretching, conditioning and tumbling skills. Students will begin with fundamentals such as forward rolls, backbends and cartwheels and progress to more advanced skills, including handsprings and aerial skills. Students enrolled in Acrobatics are required to take at least one Ballet and/or Jazz class per week concurrently. No exceptions.
Learn more about ourt acrobatics lessons.
Hula and Tahitian - This combination class will focus on the Polynesian dance styles of the Hawaiian Islands and Tahiti. Classes will include Hula and Tahitian fundamentals, terminology and culture, as well Hawaiian implement (instrument) instruction.
Learn more about our Hula and Tahitian lessons.
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FACULTY
Our teachers come from all over the world, Russia, Western Europe,
Asia and, of course, the United States. Many hold degrees
in their fields from such prestigious institutions as Moscow Conservatory
in Moscow, Russia, Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, Leeds
College in Leeds, England. Advanced education is complemented
by performing and teaching experience.
To learn more about our faculty, please visit the faculty page.
PHILOSOPHY
We know that to do a thing well is not the same as to teach a thing well. It is our goal to provide the highest quality fine arts education to each student. Many of our instructors are world class performers or artists whose works are on exhibit. They are also teachers, who are committed to sharing their vast knowledge and experience with each student.
Whether your goals are for personal enrichment or professional enhancement, Almaden School of Music, Art & Dance has something for everyone!
CONTACT US
Almaden School of Music, Art & Dance
(408) 267-3651 or (408) 267-3659
David K’s Music School
(408) 866-0120
E-mail
davidksmusicschool@um.att.com
Visit David K's Music School website - click
here
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