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: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
(No class: Apr 3.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Haymarket Theater
Price: $83
Instructor: Yuri Liberzon, yliberzon@pausd.org
This class is designed for students who have had some music experience in the past (doesn’t have to be guitar). Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
(No class: Apr 3.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Haymarket Theater
Price: $125
Instructor: Yuri Liberzon, yliberzon@pausd.org
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 (3 levels)
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
Price: $74
Instructor: Kathy Woveris, kwoveris@gmail.com
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
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Apr 9 - May 21
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Price: $65
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
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 and Register
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Instructor: Dr. Chag-Hee Lee, chlee@pausd.org
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 and Register
Day(s) of the week: Sun
Time: 7–8 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 28 - May 30
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: Mar 25 - Jun 3
(No class: Apr 1 & May 27.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 109
Price: $60
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: Apr 17 | May 15 | Jun 12 | Jul 17
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $115
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)