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: Jan 15 - Mar 5
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: Jan 15 - Mar 5
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: Jan 13 - Mar 17
(No class: Jan 20 & Feb 17.)
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: Jan 15 - Mar 12
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: 10 wks
Date range: Jan 14 - Mar 18
(No class: Date TBD.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $100
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: 10 wks
Date range: Jan 14 - Mar 18
(No class: Date TBD.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 8–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $165
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
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jan 31 - Mar 7
Day(s) of the week: Fri (No class Feb 28 -- Makeup class Mon Feb 24)
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Student Ctr
Price: $60 (+ $60 materials fee)
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: Jan 16 - Mar 20
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: 8 wks
Date range: Jan 13 - Mar 17
(No class: Jan 20 & Feb 17.)
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: Dec 18 | Jan 15 | Feb 12 | Mar 12
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $115
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)