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: 8 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $80
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: 8 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $120
Instructor: Bowen Zheng, bzheng@pausd.org
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - May 19
(No class: Apr 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm P11
Price: $80
Instructor: Afshaneh Padaman, a2255@protonmail.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: Mar 26 - May 28
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
Price: $135
Instructor: Kathy Woveris, kwoveris@gmail.com
This is a continuation of the Violin: Beginning class for students who desire to refine their technique and skills in a group setting. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Apr 15 - Jun 3
(No class: May 13.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $70
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
This is a continuation of the Violin: Beginning class for students who desire to refine their technique and skills in a group setting. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Apr 15 - Jun 3
(No class: May 13.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 8–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $105
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for one hour. (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 Student Ctr
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. Learn More and Register
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Student Ctr
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Be part of one of the best chamber symphony orchestras in the Bay Area peninsula! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Los Altos United Methodist Ch
Price: $55
Instructor: David Ramadanoff, info@mastersinfonia.org, www.mastersinfonia.org
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: Mar 24 - Jun 9
(No class: Apr 7 & May 26.)
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
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: Mar 12 | Apr 16 | May 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $115
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)