Music Schools

The Conservatory of Vocal/Instrumental Arts (COVA) • http://www.covaconservatory.org
3800 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619 • 510-531-0110 • 510-285-7511
A public charter school serving Kindergarten through eighth grade students in Oakland and the greater Bay Area. COVA offers a robust academic curriculum with a state ranking of 8 out of 10, as well as extensive music and performing arts experience. Students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade receive daily instruction in vocal music and music theory. Beginning in grade 4 (with some early start students in grade 3) students select a vocal or instrumental focus and receive direct instruction in the area of focus. COVA offers a wide diversity of music and performance ensembles including: String Orchestra, Stage Band, Rock Band, Jazz Band, R & B Band, Guitar, Keyboard, Voice, Musical Theater, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, and more. COVA students develop self-confidence, poise, and self- discipline leading to success in endeavors within and beyond music.

Bandworks • http://www.bandworks.com/index.php • Rock band classes for kids and adults. Bandworks has been offering year-round Rock 'n Roll Studio Workshops and Summer Camp programs in the Bay Area for over fourteen years. 510. 843. BAND (2263)

SF Conservatory of Music • www.sfcm.edu
1201 Ortega St, SF, CA 94122 • (415) 564-8086 • Collegiate, prep. & extension programs.

Blue Bear School of American Music• www.bluebearmusic.org
Fort Mason Center, Building D, SF, CA  94123 • (415) 673-3600

Crowden School • www.thecrowdenschool.org/  • 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 • (510) 559-6910 • Includes community, after-school & weekend music classes.

The Nasatir School of Percussion in Castro Valley • http://www.nsopdrums.com • (510) 612-5527
Percussion studio catering to the complete percussion student.  Fully equipped for everything the percussionist needs, including: timpani, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, orchestra bells, snare drum, and drum set.  In addition, Afro-Cuban instruments such as: congas, bongos, claves, cowbell, and timbales are taught.

Community Music Center • http://www.sfmusic.org • 544 Capp St., SF, CA 94110 • (415) 647-6015 • FAX (415) 647-3890  • Email: mailto:info@sfmusic.org

Harmony Road Music School at Piedmont Piano Company

http://www.piedmontpiano.com/Webpages/musicschool.html • 4382 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA  94611 • (510) 652-1222. 

Oakland music school located at the Piedmont Piano Company at Piedmont Avenue and Pleasant Valley Avenue in Oakland, offering group classes and private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, plus private lessons in a number of different musical instruments.  The school also offers classes for children as young as two, and this fall will be offering a beginning piano class especially for senior citizens.