Registration for Winter 2026 begins Fri, Dec 5, 2025!
Registration for Winter 2026 begins Fri, Dec 5, 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!
Have you always wanted to play guitar but didn’t know where to start? This class is for you! Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Jan 14 - Mar 4
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $120
Instructor: Carlo Di Mello, carlo@carlodimelloguitar.com
This class is for those who can play some chords and would like to learn how to fingerpick the guitar. Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Jan 14 - Mar 4
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $120
Instructor: Carlo Di Mello, carlo@carlodimelloguitar.com
Be part of one of the best chamber symphony orchestras in the Bay Area peninsula! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Jan 15 - Mar 19
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
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: 8 wks
Date range: Jan 5 - Mar 9
(No class: Jan 19 & Feb 16.)
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: Jan 14 - Mar 11
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
In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will discover the fundamental techniques of playing the violin! Learn More and Register
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
This class is for continuing Intermediate students who wish to refine their technique and skills in a group setting. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Jan 27 - Mar 10
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 8–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $70
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: Dec 17 | Jan 14 | Feb 11
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)
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