Registration Begins Friday, August 8, 2025
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Registration Begins Friday, August 8, 2025
It’s time to play again! Guitar, Piano, Violin, Japanese Percussion Drums (Taiko & Odaiko), or any wind or percussion instrument you choose, there is a program for you at Palo Alto Adult School. Palo Alto Adult School is also the home of the Peninsula Symphonic Band with concerts scheduled each quarter. Check out our various offerings and enjoy the music!
Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? It’s never too late to begin! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 10 - Nov 12
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $100
Instructor: Bowen Zheng, bzheng@pausd.org
This class is designed for students who have had some music experience in the past with playing the guitar and reading music from standard notation. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 10 - Nov 12
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $150
Instructor: Bowen Zheng, bzheng@pausd.org
Be part of one of the best chamber symphony orchestras in the Bay Area peninsula! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 11 - Nov 13
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Los Altos United Methodist Church
Price: $55
Instructor: David Ramadanoff, info@mastersinfonia.org, www.mastersinfonia.org
This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for two hours. (For continuing students only) Learn More and Register
Day(s) of the week: Fri
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm P4
Price: $70 (plus $140 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumental band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion instruments! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 8 - Nov 17
(No class: Oct 13.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 109
Price: $65
Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson1962@gmail.com
Limber up your fingers and get ready to learn to play the piano or renew your past skills! Learn More and Register
Duration: 9 wks (2 levels)
Date range: Sep 17 - Nov 12
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
Price: $135
Instructor: Kathy Woveris, kwoveris@gmail.com
Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. This course engages in Uchikomi based practice. Students who join should have a sense of rhythm and/or stamina to hit drums for two hours. Learn More and Register
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm P4
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Have you ever dreamed of playing the violin? Then this class is for you! Learn More and Register
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
This class for students who desire to refine their technique and skills in a group setting. Learn More
Duration: 11 wks
Date range: Sep 2 - Nov 18
(No class: Nov 11.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 8–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $110
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
This course is geared towards those who have no musical background, those who play but do not read music, or anyone who is interested in understanding the fundamentals of music. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Aug 13 | Sep 17 | Oct 15
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)
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