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 May brings a fresh sense of warmth and vibrant energy to the world. This month, we celebrate a musician who embodies that exact spirit through his art. We proudly name Jake Shimabukuro as our official Musician of the Month. He has completely redefined how people view the ukulele, a traditional Hawaiian instrument. He takes the…

This May, we are excitedly featuring, Anya Solomatin, as our Student of the Month! Anya has been taking voice lessons at our Sunnyvale location for almost 3 years now with Teacher Dario! Teacher Dario says, “Anya is a very hardworking singer whose musicianship has grown so much since she’s been taking lessons. Her sight reading and rhythm…

Every great story needs a voice that speaks without words. For millions of fans of Japanese cinema, that indispensable voice belongs to the incomparable Joe Hisaishi. We are thrilled to introduce him as our featured composer of the month for May. His music possesses a rare power that carries us toward floating castles and through…

For the month of April, we happily featuring piano student, Defne Esin, as our Student of the Month! Defne has been taking piano lessons at our Sunnyvale location for over 2 and a half years! She currently studies with Dr. Hyun! Dr. Hyun says that Defne always stays motivated and eager to learn new songs. Hyun…

For the month of March, the California Conservatory of Music proudly honors the incomparable Mitsuko Uchida. She remains one of the most revered classical pianists of our modern era. Her performances offer more than just technical brilliance. They provide a deep, spiritual journey into the heart of the repertoire. Audiences around the world recognize her…

Music is more than a fun after-school activity. It shapes how children think, feel, and grow. As students continue learning, they build habits and abilities that extend far beyond the instrument. These early life skills begin to influence school, friendships, and confidence. At The California Conservatory of Music, we see this transformation every day. A…

April often brings a sense of renewal and energy. Nature begins to change, and color returns to the world. April is the perfect time to highlight Antonio Vivaldi! His music captures motion, brightness, and vivid imagination. Vivaldi remains one of the most recognizable composers from the Baroque period. His works feel lively, expressive, and full…

This March, we are excited to feature guitar student, Nolan Chu, as our Student of the Month! Nolan has been taking guitar lessons with Teacher Mario at our Sunnyvale location for 2 years now. Teacher Mario says, “Nolan has been working hard, taking the initiative to learn new music independently, and improving his techniques with…

Photograph by Pari Dukovic for The New Yorker — https://tinyurl.com/3tkfb8tt Yuja Wang is a pianist who reshapes how audiences experience classical music. Her performances combine technical brilliance with fearless musical expression. Audiences around the world recognize her for both precision and energy. Many great pianists can perform challenging music. However, Yuja Wang brings unusual intensity…

Many parents notice surprising similarities between music and language. Both require listening, repetition, and gradual mastery. Furthermore, both skills develop through steady exposure over time. Because of this, learning an instrument often resembles the process of learning a new language. Young children rarely learn language through memorization alone. Instead, they absorb patterns through daily interaction,…