We strive to provide an exemplary musical education by means of a thorough and inspiring music curriculum. Supplementing the student's weekly private lessons are bimonthly musicianship and theory courses, group classes, and ensemble classes. Student's are also given the opportunity to perform each semester, to attend faculty recitals and masterclasses by visiting artists. This develops a community at the California Conservatory of Guitar that is exciting, fun and motivating.The faculty at the CCG are all committed to the idea that all young students have great potential, which can be developed and nurtured through the Suzuki approach to music education. When given the right environment to excel, the results are tremendous. Because of CCG's caring and experienced faculty; a well-rounded, thought-out curriculum; and a positive, nurturing atmosphere, we present a school that allows our students to reach their full potential.
Served areas
- Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Mountain View, Cupertino
Highlights and features
- Guitar
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- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
The Suzuki Method
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The Suzuki method began to be develop over 50 years ago by the Japanese violinist, Shinici Suzuki, when he exclaimed to a group of friends, "All Japanese children speak Japanese!" What seems like an obvious observation led him down a path teaching music with a "mother-tongue approach." All children learn to speak their native language with utmost fluency. What a talent! The "mother-tonque approach" teaches music with the same fundamentals as language acquisition: repetition, encouragment, imitation, and constant exposure. Older Beginners
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There are several options for students who are 10 years or older and would like to take guitar lessons. Families have the option to still take Suzuki lessons, but also have the choice of taking traditional classical guitar lessons. If you choose to take traditional lessons, parents do not have to take the parent education course and do not have to attend the private lesson. Adult Students
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We have many adult students who come to us from many different backgrounds with respect to the classical guitar. Some want to learn along side their child to better help them throughout their musical development, other adults were once guitar students themselves, and some have just decided it's time to play an instrument (we are happy that they picked the right one).
People
Mason Fish
Mason Fishreceived his Bachelor's degree as well as a performance certificate from theEastman School of Musicwhere he studied with renowned guitarist, Nicholas Goluses. Mason is currently pursuing his Master's degree in music performance at theSan Francisco Conservatory of Musicwith Grammy award-winning classical guitarist Sergio Assad.
Matt Linder
Instructor
Winner of the 2008 Wesleyan University Concerto Competition and 2011 San Francisco Conservatory of Music Guitar/Harp ConcertoCompetition,Matthew Holmes-Linder has concertized all over the United States and Europe, including performances at Washington DC's Kennedy Center and San Francisco's Herbst Theater. As a founding member of Mobius Trio,Matthas helped commission over a dozen new works for guitar trio and performed them all over the country. As an educator,Matthas given master classes at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music'sPreparatoryDivision, Cornish College, and Western Washington University.
Videos
Astor Piazzolla: Lo Que Vendra
DuoSF (Christopher Mallett and Robert Miller) perform Astor Piazzolla's Lo Que Vendra arranged for two guitars by Aussel-Estrada.
Ponce, Concierto del Sur - Mason Fish, Guitarist
Mason Fish plays the Ponce guitar concerto "Concierto del Sur" with the Eastman Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra on March 24, 2008. This is a clip from the first movement of the concerto. Mason is playing a 7-string guitar custom-made by luthier, Gregory Byers.
Vals, Opus 8, No. 4.m2ts
Sean Keegan, 14, plays Vals, Opus 8/ No.4 by Augustin Barrios.
Reviews (11) Khim Foo
Mar 27, 2022
Our daughter, Alexandra has been studying Suzuki Method classical guitar for many years. She enjoys coming to lessons, performing at recitals and the annual concert. She also recently started the piano for older kids. The guitar and piano teachers are very passionate and competent teaching the children. Highly recommended!
Suresh Seshamani
Feb 10, 2022
Dan Alvarez
Feb 08, 2022
Nima Kumar
Jan 02, 2022
Prashanti Rajkumar
Dec 07, 2021
Sminu Mary
Jul 17, 2021
Evin Gultepe
May 29, 2021
Haydee Enoveso
May 26, 2021
Both of my girls enjoy their music lessons at CCM. During the pandemic, the teachers were able to transition right away to ZOOM lessons and my girls continued their classes from home. We appreciate all the work the teachers and staff have put in to continue the classes. Music helped our family get through this tough time. We can't wait to go back in-person.
Evita Cas
Feb 23, 2021
Rachel loves learning with Teacher Tiffany! Teacher Tiffany's enthusiasm, patience, kindness, and amazing talent give Rachel great encouragement to learn. We are also grateful for kindness and professionalism from leadership and staff. It has been working out for us despite the challenges of shelter-in-place. Thank you so much!
Omeed Rezaian
Feb 01, 2021
Both of my children have taken to music and from the start we've been with The California Conservatory of Music. In the first case, we were looking for a female guitar instructor for my daughter. We got a wonderful instructor and a true teacher-student friendship which continues even now as our daughter's teacher has moved on from teaching but has chosen to stick with our daughter.
Our son picked up piano first with an app and soon thereafter with The California Conservatory of Music. He's had the opportunity to be with multiple teachers, mostly due to folks filling in for absences from time to time. He loves his teacher and would not switch! We're getting a solid music foundation delivered in a way that continues to be fun and engaging. In the end, if the kids enjoy playing and stick with it, that's a win for us. Thank you!
Our son picked up piano first with an app and soon thereafter with The California Conservatory of Music. He's had the opportunity to be with multiple teachers, mostly due to folks filling in for absences from time to time. He loves his teacher and would not switch! We're getting a solid music foundation delivered in a way that continues to be fun and engaging. In the end, if the kids enjoy playing and stick with it, that's a win for us. Thank you!
Trini DeBoard
Dec 11, 2019
Both my kids have enjoyed taking Guitar lessons with Alexandria this year. Even though, they have very little time to practice, their teacher is very patient and cont to work with them. Also, the two owners and the office staff are so receptive to the kids and their families! We are so appreciate for welcoming our kids.
