Music should be something that you can enjoy for an entire lifetime. Please try not to put unrealistic expectations on your child to learn too quickly. Everyone learns at a different pace, and the most important thing is to enjoy the journey of learning about and making music.In addition to offering highly qualified teaching, we provide lessons in a professional teaching environment that will help your child to focus on instruction. Such distractions as television, pets, ringing phones, and siblings will not disturb students during their scheduled lesson time. Also, hearing peers who are performing at different levels shows students what is possible if they apply themselves, and is a great source of inspiration. At our school, lessons are a responsibility that our teachers take very seriously.
Teachers at Happy Mozart Music School are all experienced experts who tailor their teaching and speed of progression based on each individual students needs and their parents expectations. This helps maintain a top level of class quality that is indispensable for the students success.
Highlights and features
- Cello, Viola, Violin, Flute, Piano, Guitar
People
Jennifer
Ms. Jennifer was educated with a Master's Degree in Violin Performance in New York at the Aaron Copland Music School in the City University of New York. She received the Chamber Music Live Award and Scholarships from the school since 2004. In addition, she was the winner of many competitions, such as the Queens College Concerto Competition, and the Taiwan Taipei Violin Competition in the children, youth, and adult divisions.
Jonathan
Jonathan Chan, a graduate of University of California, Davis, studied under solo and recording artist pianist Lois Brandwynne and leading Bay Area Baroque violinist Michael Sand. With the achievement of Grade Eight from the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, he has since performed with various ensembles and orchestras in the Bay Area whose genres range from early Renaissance to present day Contemporary.
Kelsey
Pianist Kelsey Walsh has been performing and teaching in the Bay Area for over seven years. She has won several competitions including the Crestmont Conservatory’s Piano Competition/Honors Piano Competition and the Kensington Symphony’s Young Soloist Competition. She has been a featured soloist with the San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra, the Kensington Symphony Orchestra, and the Coastside Community Orchestra.
Thomas
Thomas Kenny study classical guitar with the Sacramento guitarist, recording artist, and scholar, Richard Savino. He completed the Bachelor of Music degree at California State University, Sacramento. He then completed the Master of Music degree program at State University of New York, Stony Brook with renowned pedagogue, Jerry Willard.
Kristen
Ms. Kristen began her musical studies at young age and quickly discovered her passion and love for music. She was a winner of two concerto competitions, which gave her the opportunity to perform solos with the youth orchestra. She continued her studies at the University of Kentucky as a Violin Performance major and it was there that she discovered her love for teaching music!
Videos
Belmont Idol - Nicholas
Nicholas performs "the Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1" in Belmont idol talent show
Belmont Idol-William
William performs "Sonatina Op.55, No.1 Rondo, by Kuhlau" in Belmont Idol show
Belmont Idol - Anna
Anna performs "Fly's Adventure" in Belmont Idol show
Concerto No.5 -- Sonia Wu
Sonia Wu Perform Concerto No.5, 1st movement, by F. Seitz
Reviews (10) Gloria Lee
Dec 14, 2014
S. J.
Mar 26, 2014
Love this place. Been with them for almost 3 years! Great teachers and those in administration. Easy street parking. Teachers (at least the ones we have had so far) been great, very care and patient. They have concerts twice a year and it's very fun while encouraging performers to perform in front of audiences.
Terence L.
Mar 21, 2014
Kristine R.
Mar 20, 2014
A. K.
Nov 04, 2012
The Music for Young Children (MYC) course has been fun and educational for my daughters. My older daughter completed MYC and is now in private lessons at the school, while my younger daughter is currently in the middle of the MYC course. The curriculum introduces notes and basic theory in an entertaining way through story telling and animal characters. The weekly homework reinforces key concepts. Most importantly, our kids are enjoying piano and music, which is just terrific.
Nancy M.
Sep 18, 2012
Martha P.
Sep 18, 2012
Poorly organized and terrible at communicating. From the first time I visited to see if we might be interested I got a cold shoulder reaction from the person at the front desk.as if I was putting her out by trying to find out about their program. I should have known then to walk away, but no, I signed up for a class on line and pre-paid the exorbitant price for a group piano class.
They sent me a confirmation email, thankfully, because when I showed up for class and they had no record of my registration, I was able to show it to them. The same cold-shoulder girl called her boss, he had no record of it, but then did some digging and finally found that yes, in fact, they had taken my $327 payment, but there was not going to be a class because they had not gotten enough enrollees.
She suggested Saturday. Whaaat? I spent money to have my other child in after-care so that I could go to this class. I showed up on time. Ooops, no class. Sorry we didn't bother to tell you. And to add insult to injury, when I got home, I had an email welcoming me to the Saturday class that I cannot and will not take. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO HAPPY MOZART MUSIC SCHOOL. Should have sniffed it out from the start.
They sent me a confirmation email, thankfully, because when I showed up for class and they had no record of my registration, I was able to show it to them. The same cold-shoulder girl called her boss, he had no record of it, but then did some digging and finally found that yes, in fact, they had taken my $327 payment, but there was not going to be a class because they had not gotten enough enrollees.
She suggested Saturday. Whaaat? I spent money to have my other child in after-care so that I could go to this class. I showed up on time. Ooops, no class. Sorry we didn't bother to tell you. And to add insult to injury, when I got home, I had an email welcoming me to the Saturday class that I cannot and will not take. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO HAPPY MOZART MUSIC SCHOOL. Should have sniffed it out from the start.
Sj A.
Aug 05, 2010
Amy L.
Mar 16, 2010
Gemma N.
Dec 18, 2009
My daughters been taking classes here for almost 2 years (she is now 4) and she loves it. We are now in the beginner piano group class and while the work load and commitment can be a bit hard and overwhelming for the parent its a great sacrifice to make for your child's future.the best part is that the teacher (Cynthia) does a great job at explaining what needs to be done at home for homework.
The entire staff is also very good at returning calls/emails. I've had questions in the past and have always received a timely response. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a music program this is the one! You will enjoy watching your child learn and grow with music.
The entire staff is also very good at returning calls/emails. I've had questions in the past and have always received a timely response. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a music program this is the one! You will enjoy watching your child learn and grow with music.
