Pleasanton Academy of Music is the #1 best music school in the East Bay, based on student’s achievements.
Pleasanton Academy of Music is the #1 best music school in the East Bay, based on student’s achievements.
Welcome to Pleasanton Academy of Music, where we foster a passion for music that lasts a lifetime. At our esteemed institution, we invite you to embark on a journey of musical discovery and mastery.
With a commitment to excellence, our expert instructors offer professional music lessons in a wide array of instruments and disciplines. Whether you’re drawn to the classical elegance of piano, the soulful melodies of guitar, or the rich harmonies of violin and viola, we have the perfect instructor to guide you on your musical path. From voice to cello, flute to saxophone, trumpet to drums, and beyond, our comprehensive curriculum ensures that every musical aspiration finds its voice.
Read MoreThousands of our students win prestigious local and world music competitions, compete in international tests, and exams. We believe in providing our students with the most valuable opportunities to showcase their talents. Whether it’s through monthly showcases or weekly performances, our students have the chance to shine on stages across the globe. From the vibrant Bay Area to cultural hubs like New York, Indiana, Colorado, and even international destinations like Japan, China, Holland, France, Germany, and Austria, our students leave their mark wherever they go.
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At Pleasanton Academy of Music we are dedicated to ensuring you learn strings the right way. Our esteemed strings teachers are accomplished professional
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Piano Lessons can only be as effective as the individually tailored curricular, and our music instructors have a tremendous amount of experience.
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Our instructors, made up of skilled flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet and recorder teach students how to develop and master their musical skills
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Babies and young children learn best through play, and this methodology combines play-based and Montessori approaches. Implementing these approaches
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If you are interested in guitar lessons in Pleasanton, CA, we’re happy that you’ve found us. Our instructors have earned advanced degrees in music.
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Even if you haven’t sung before, there’s no need to worry because we can assist you in discovering your singing ability. Our belief is that anyone can sing
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An exciting new curriculum that is now available!
Babies and young children learn best through play, and this methodology combines play-based and Montessori approaches. Implementing these approaches will introduce music to kids and develop their passion for music.
Our Early Childhood Music Lesson instructors aim to make learning enjoyable for our students. We are continually brainstorming ways to make the learning process both engaging and captivating. Our goal is to foster curiosity in children and cultivate a lasting love and interest in music that will span a lifetime.
Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together.
We are the only music school in the East Bay that works with 2- and 3-year-old children play music instruments. Your toddler will play piano or ukulele, a small guitar, in their first lesson. By the age when most kids typically start music lessons, your child will already be more advanced and experienced than others.
Alexander Lazarev is the founder of the Pleasanton Academy of Music and the Music Through The Centuries International Music Competition and Festival.
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Tatiana Kubatina is a pianist and experienced piano instructor with a strong background in the performing arts industry.
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Nadezhda Skokova, born in Yekaterinburg, Russia, began her musical education at the age of 7 at the renowned specialized...
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Natalia Petrikovska is a dedicated piano teacher whose journey with classical music began at the age of seven, when she first studied piano at Music School No. 3 in Minsk, Belarus. From her early years performing as a soloist in the school choir on Union Radio to her recent work inspiring young beginners, Natalia’s life has been shaped by a deep love for music and a desire to share that passion with others.
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My life has always been an ode to the piano, a melody that has resonated throughout my existence, shaping my path and defining my purpose.
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Born and raised in the Bay area, Elliot Sicat has performed for audiences for over 15 years.
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Anthony Anderson is a brass as well as beginning piano instructor, teaching trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, baritone, euphonium and piano.
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Aidan Hogan is a professional cellist and music instructor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After beginning with the piano at age 6, Aidan began to take cello lessons at age 8.
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A Livermore native, Kevin Patel discovered his passion for music at age 9 when he surprised his parents by signing up for violin class on his own. He quickly immersed himself in the local music scene, performing with school orchestras at Smith, Mendenhall, and Granada, as well as with the Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra and the Livermore-Amador Symphony Youth Orchestra.
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Dmitry Novokhatskiy is a dedicated guitar teacher and seasoned musician who brings energy, creativity, and decades of experience to his guitar lessons at Pleasanton Academy of Music. He specializes in both acoustic and electric guitars, offering private guitar lessons to students of all ages and every skill level—from beginner guitar lessons to advanced coaching.
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Dilara Jafarova Swain embarked on her musical journey at the esteemed Baku Musical College, where she earned her associate degree.
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Ian Jensen is a talented guitarist hailing from San Ramon. With a passion for music that knows no bounds, Ian has developed his skills to perform in various venues
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Erik Urbina began his musical journey at a young age, first studying violin and then expanding to cello just one year later.
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Vivian Nguyen is an accomplished pianist who began playing the piano at the age of four. She has been featured as a piano soloist with the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra and has garnered top prizes and scholarships in prestigious local, national, and international competitions.
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Maya Balachandran is a skilled musician with 18 years of experience in playing the violin, viola, piano, and cello. She pursued her bachelor degree
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From an early age, Debra has studied and performed professionally as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and actress, with a passion for sharing the gift of music and creativity with her students and their families.
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Connor has always shared a profound connection with music. His parents, recognizing the importance of music in their children’s lives, initiated piano lessons for him at the tender age of 5.
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Elina, born in Russia, hails from the Republic of Kalmykia, Elista. At age 7, she moved to Moscow, joining the prestigious Central Music School of Tchaikovsky at Moscow
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Anastasia is a multi-talented musician with a passion for piano and singing. She embarked on her musical journey at the age of six and has been dedicated
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Karl has been making music for 22 years. He started playing alto saxophone in 6th grade, but soon made the switch to baritone because he wanted to play
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Trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Aschman enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger.
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Aimee Shaw was born and raised in Northern California in a musical family. She fell in love with the piano and began taking lessons at the age of four.
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Roland is an accomplished guitarist with a B.A. in Jazz Guitar from SF State University. His methodical approach to teaching has proven successful in his guitar lessons
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Gleb Golosov, a native of Togliatti, Russia, has had a lifelong connection to the arts. He studied at the Togliatti Conservatory and graduated from it.
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Angelina Gutiérrez, Ed.D. has multiple degrees in Piano performance, English studies, Theology and Education. Starting her piano studies at 4 years old
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Soyoung Nam loved playing piano from a young age as her mom was a piano instructor. She started developing her skills in Sunhwa Art Middle/ High school
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Chris Meeder graduated Arts Guitar/Recording Arts from Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. With a strong focus on the fundamentals
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Anna Grosheva, a piano virtuoso and seasoned musician hailing from Kazan. Her lifelong passion for the piano began at a young age, culminating in her graduation from a prestigious music school where she excelled in piano performance. Eager to expand her musical horizons, she also honed her flute-playing skills, adding an extra dimension to her artistry.
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Ms. Varya Milinder was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. She graduated from Rimsky-Korsakov College of Music majoring in Piano Performance and holds a Theater
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Noah Woll is a pianist and vocalist. Since the age of 7, he has taken piano and voice lessons, which would lead to the discovery of musical theater.
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Farida Nelson possesses Master Degree in piano performance and pedagogy. She graduated Baku Music Academy (Baku, Azerbaijan) in 2010.
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Tyler Craig is a guitarist and music educator who lives in Livermore, California. He grew up in a musical family where he began learning at the age of 12.
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Yekaterina Afonasyeva began her piano studies at “Lyadov” Children’s Music School No.15 in Moscow,Russia. In 1995, after completing high school and music school
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Eric Dannewitz is an accomplished teacher and musician with more than 17 years of woodwind teaching experiece, 20 years of professional playing
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Ashley has distinguished herself as a teacher, soloist, musician and orchestral performer. Shehasdedicatedherlifeto teaching children and adults alike
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Robert Zuromski M.A. – Robert carries three degrees: A.A. in music studies, B.A. in Piano Performance, and an M.A. in Piano Pedagogy. A passionate professional
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Alec Sloane is an American composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
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Linli Wang is a Chinese-born American pianist and educator in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. She currently serves as a pianist at the San Francisco Ballet
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Elena Ermilova, a seasoned piano and voice instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her students.
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Ian Craig is a pianist and cellist who lives in Livermore, California. He grew up in a musical family where he began learning piano at the age of five from both his mother
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Liya Ledyaeva was born in Siberia, Russia, began her musical education at the age of 4 in the special musical class for young talents. Ledyaeva began her studies
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Daniel Sherman is a drummer / songwriter / producer and middle school / high school ministry leader from Livermore, California. He’s lived in Livermore his whole life, and found his love for music in band class at East Avenue Middle School.
Read MoreMy son just had his first recital! It is wonderful to see his progress. I'd like to thank the academy and especially Ms. Angelina, who has been patiently practicing with my son, and got him to the point where he can play in front of 100+ people.
My daughter has been taking lesson here for more than three and half years now. I see her growing so much with her piano skills. Two recitals per year, and you can tell all the performers are talented. The teachers have very good background and always dedicated and professional. The kids there attend all different kinds of national competitions and win the top place. I would definitely recommend this studio to my friends!
We are really happy to have found this place. We have piano lessons with Alex and my son really likes him. Plus he is learning quickly and always wants to go to lessons. After a bad experience at livermore's music time academy, it is nice to have found someone he likes. You can hear other teachers through their doors if you try and eavesdrop and I would say you can't go wrong with this place, their teaching styles are on point as is their experience in their instrument.
My 5 year old son, Joshua loves his piano lessons with Aleksandr Lazarev. He has learned so much for the past 6 months. Thanks to Aleks for his patience, firmness and constantly inspiring my son to be better. Joshua was lucky to be the youngest in his first recital. His piano skills has improved tremendously under Aleks' tutelage that he will be ready for USOMC competition early next year. I strongly recommend Aleks if you are looking a great piano teacher.
I had a wonderful 5 years here with Mr. Alex. Every lesson was insightful and taught in a creative way so that I would always improve not only my technique but also my understanding and appreciation of piano as a whole. All the songs we performed were carefully picked out then excellently and thoroughly analyzed and critiqued by Mr. Alex.
Great place to learn new instruments, enjoyed my time immensely when I was there for 8+ years. Excellent teachers and everything is in good condition ?
Our 11 year old daughter has been taking piano lessons at the Pleasanton Academy of Music with Ms. Tatiana Kubatina for more than 3 years and truly enjoys her musical journey. Although our daughter had prior piano experience before joining the studio, Ms. Tatiana has guided her to a completely different level of musical enjoyment. Ms. Tatiana is a dedicated teacher with effective teaching skills. She is very patient and professional. She focuses on improving the required techniques when teaches technically challenging repertoires and at the same time guides our daughter on musical expression, dynamics, and phrasing. Ms. Tatiana always encourages and motivates our daughter to reach her highest potential. Ms. Tatiana helps our daughter explore different repertoires so she is always excited about learning various musical styles. Our daughter has participated in various competitions with top prizes, including her performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. She has received a special invitation to participate in the International Bach Goldberg Variations Charity Project with talented top prize winners. She has completed ABRSM theory, practical, and performance exams up to Grade 8 performance level with Distinction. In addition to the professional guidance from Ms. Tatiana, when our daughter prepares for special events and competitions, she also receives invaluable support from Mr. Alexander Lazarev, who is an experienced piano teacher and an inspiring professional pianist at the studio. Our daughter especially enjoys the experience of performing with other talented students at the Pleasanton Academy of Music studio through duo and duet performances. The teachers at the studio also organize annual recitals where students showcase their performances and celebrate their progress. I highly recommend Pleasanton Academy of Music.
My daughter has been taking lesson here for more than three and half years now. I see her growing so much with her piano skills. Two recitals per year, and you can tell all the performers are talented. The teachers have very good background and always dedicated and professional. The kids there attend all different kinds of national competitions and win the top place. I would definitely recommend this studio to my friends!
Pleasanton Academy of Music offers professional music instruction to students of all ages and musical backgrounds. Instruments offered: piano, guitar, voice, clarinet, saxophone, cello, double bass. The staff is very professional and kind. And there is also an administrator sitting at the front desk, always ready to help with answering your questions, scheduling and registration.
3ish years here, piano lessons. My son loves it, loves his awesome teacher. I completely recommend!
