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!
This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for one hour. Odaiko will help you build up stamina, rhythmic competence and speed to hit Taiko. (For continuing students only) Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jul 12 - Aug 23
(No class: Aug 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Fri
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Student Ctr
Price: $60 (plus $60 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: 7 wks
Date range: Jun 10 - Jul 22
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm TBD
Price: $60
Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson1962@gmail.com
Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jul 10 - Aug 21
(No class: Aug 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Student Ctr
Price: $60 (plus $120 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.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: May 15 | Jun 12 | Jul 17 | Aug 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $115
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)
The Guitar: Intro class will return in Fall 2024. Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? It’s never too late to begin! Learn More
Instructor: Yuri Liberzon, yliberzon@pausd.org
The Guitar: Intermediate class will return in Fall 2024. This class is designed for students who have had some music experience in the past (doesn’t have to be guitar). Learn More
Instructor: Yuri Liberzon, yliberzon@pausd.org
The Piano classes (Beginning/Intermediate) will return in Fall 2024. Limber up your fingers and get ready to learn to play the piano or renew your past skills! Learn More
Instructor: Kathy Woveris, kwoveris@gmail.com
The Violin: Intro class will return in Fall 2024. Have you ever dreamed of playing the violin? Then this class is for you! You will learn the basic techniques of playing violin. Learn More
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
The Violin: Intermediate class will return in Fall 2024. This is a continuation of the Violin: Intro class for students who desire to refine their technique and skills in a group setting. Learn More
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
The Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra class will return in Fall 2024. Be part of one of the best chamber symphony orchestras in the Bay Area peninsula! Learn More
Instructor: David Ramadanoff, info@mastersinfonia.org, www.mastersinfonia.org