A music school with something for everyone
At Almaden Academy of Music we nourish every student’s natural love of music, from our tiniest babies to advanced pre-professionals. If you have (or wish to have!) a song in your heart, we have a place for you.
Classes & Lessons
You are invited to schedule a trial class or private lesson at your convenience. Click below to try one of our group classes. Contact us to schedule a private lesson (ages 4.5+).
We offer private lessons in voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, French horn, guitar (acoustic and electric), ukulele, guzheng, percussion, drumset, bass (electric & upright), digital production, composition, music theory, recorder, & AP Music Theory Prep. Visit Our Instructors to see the faculty!
We are an approved vendor for Ocean Grove and an approved vendor for SJUSD public schools (elementary general music).
Onsite@SOTV: Fun Fridays!
AAM is delighted to offer its popular Music for Little Ones class ONSITE at Shepherd of the Valley Preschool on Fridays during the school day. Open to SOTV students in Mrs. Quast, Mrs. P., and Ms. Morella’s classes. Half or full-day students welcome. Class is held from 11:45am-12:20pm in the gym, and full-day students eat lunch with their music friends right after class. Register here for a fabulously fun way to end your child’s week. Fall and Spring semesters offered (Aug 30-Dec, Jan-May). Space is limited.
Questions? Contact us.
We’re happy to answer any and all questions you might have. Send us a message here or by email and we'll get right back to you! If you are part of the “Yamaha piano giveaway” scam, please refrain.
email: almadenacademyofmusic@gmail.com
call us at: 408-440-2716
Stop in to chat! Our front desk admins are here Mon-Fri from 2-6pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.