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Many people know that the Italian luthier Andrea Amati developed the modern violin family in 1555. However, it is worth noting that various bowed-stringed musical instruments were invented before this date. It is helpful to consider the violin as an instrument that has gradually evolved over time instead of a perfected product that was invented…

Alfred Brendel is an Austrian author, poet and pianist, well-known for his contribution to the music industry. He is our musician of the month as he was born in January and possesses many talents and hobbies worth noting. He is an author and a poet and takes great interest in literature as well. His concerts…

This month we are honored to feature CCM voice student, Sanvika Mishra, as our January 2022 Student of the Month! Sanvika has been taking voice lessons for around 6 months at CCM’s Sunnyvale location with Teacher Gaby. Teacher Gaby and the rest of us here at CCM have greatly enjoyed seeing Sanvika’s talents progress, especially…

California Conservatory of Music is continuing to celebrate Composer of the Month this month by honoring Michael Tippett, a prolific British composer, a humanitarian, and a pacifist. Did you know that the gamut of his work comprises four symphonies, five operas, and five-string quartets? He also wrote numerous songs, four piano sonatas, and amazing orchestral…

Whether taking private music lessons, a group class, or learning music on your own, your child’s progress with the instrument depends largely on how they practice! Are you wondering how you can organize and structure their music lessons and practice sessions? Any great musician will tell you that it usually takes countless hours of hard…

California Conservatory of Music is continuing to celebrate Composer of the Month this month by honoring Ralph Vaughan Williams, an English composer and a proponent of nationalism in music. He composed Fantasia on Greensleeves, an exquisite four-minute orchestral miniature. Ralph Vaughan’s Personal Life Ralph Vaughan Williams was the son of a clergyman and was born…

Musician of the Month: Egberto Gismonti Egberto Amin Gismonti is a globally acclaimed musician and composer who covers folk and classical music. While most classical musicians of his caliber often pick one instrument to master, Gismonti preferred a different path. He made sure that he knew how to play his genre of music on both…

The students of CCM have voted on their favorite costume from our Halloween costume contest and the winner is… Alison Paul with her vending machine costume! Alison has won a Jamba Juice gift card & she’s chosen Angels for Humans, Animals, and Nature as their charity! Founded in 1995, Angels for Humans, Animals, and Nature…

You probably know that playing an instrument has several benefits for children, such as improved academic skills and better self-esteem. The Beijing Normal University published the results of a research study that showed that the people who started learning to play the piano before the age of 7 benefited from better cognitive skills. Whether it…

This month we are excited to feature CCM violin student Andrew Hung as our November 2021 Student of the Month! Andrew has been studying violin for over 3 years at CCM’s Redwood City location with Teacher Tiffany. Teacher Tiffany and the rest of us here at CCM are so happy to see Andrew progress over…