Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music School in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma School of Music has been dedicated to musical excellence since its founding in 2001. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students of all agesfrom infants to seniorscan explore and develop their musical talents. With a team of professional, college-educated instructors, we offer private lessons, group classes, and performance opportunities across a wide range of instruments and vocal training. Our curriculum emphasizes creativity, technical skill development, and community engagement through annual concerts and collaborative ensembles.We prioritize personalized instruction, matching students with instructors whose teaching styles align with individual learning needs. Committed to safety and accessibility, we provide both in-person and virtual lessons while maintaining strict health protocols. Our facility features air purification systems and flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse lifestyles. Through innovative teaching methods and a focus on joyful learning, we aim to cultivate lifelong musical appreciation and proficiency in every student.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Group Classes
Voice Instruction
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Ukulele Classes
Violin Instruction
Drum Lessons
Songwriting Workshops
Adult Piano Classes
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction with college-educated professional musicians
- Our programs serve students from 4 months old to 99 years young
- We provide both virtual and in-person lessons with flexible scheduling
- Our instructors specialize in matching teaching styles to individual learning needs
- We maintain strict health protocols with HEPA air filtration systems in all classrooms
Services
Private Music Lessons
Customized music instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Students receive focused attention from professional educators using proven teaching methodologies. Lessons available for all instruments and voice with flexible scheduling options including virtual sessions.
Group Classes
Interactive group sessions fostering musical collaboration and social learning. Programs include baby/toddler classes, rock bands, and adult ensembles. Classes emphasize rhythmic development, music reading, and performance skills in supportive environments.
Voice Instruction
Comprehensive vocal development covering technique, repertoire, and performance. Instructors specialize in classical, contemporary, and musical theater styles. Students learn breath control, pitch accuracy, and stage presence fundamentals.
Piano Lessons
Curriculum covering classical technique, sight reading, and improvisation. Students explore various genres from jazz to pop while developing finger dexterity and music theory understanding. Recital opportunities available.
Guitar Lessons
Instruction in acoustic, electric, and classical guitar styles. Courses include chord progressions, fingerpicking patterns, and soloing techniques. Students learn popular songs while building technical proficiency and rhythmic accuracy.
People
Melody Caspari
Owner/Director
Bachelor of Music graduate from CSU Long Beach with over 20 years of experience. Specializes in voice instruction and beginner piano/ukulele. Directed the school since 2012, focusing on community music education.
Andrew Cedeo
Voice & Piano Instructor
Sonoma State University vocal performance graduate. Offers private lessons in voice and piano with emphasis on technical development and performance preparation. Active performer in regional musical theater productions.
Avery Okamura
Guitar & Ukulele Teacher
Classically trained guitarist with Sonoma State University music degree. Teaches all levels of classical, electric, and ukulele. Focuses on fingerstyle techniques and music theory application for practical playing skills.
Bonnie Schiada Maddox
Brass & Woodwinds Specialist
University of the Pacific music graduate. Instructs trombone, trumpet, clarinet, flute, and saxophone. Develops fundamental techniques while incorporating student-preferred musical styles into lessons.
John Shebalin
Multi-Instrument Instructor
UC Santa Cruz music graduate with Cal Arts jazz performance training. Teaches guitar, ukulele, drums, and piano. Composes original curriculum integrating improvisation and modern music styles for engaging lessons.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer programs for infants as young as 3 months through senior citizens. Our age-specific classes include baby/toddler sessions, youth ensembles, and adult group lessons.
Do you offer virtual lessons?
Yes, we provide online instruction via virtual platforms for all instruments and voice lessons. Students can choose between virtual or in-person formats based on their preference.
What instruments are available?
We teach piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, voice, drums, brass, woodwinds, and strings. Special arrangements can be made for less common instruments upon request.
Are trial lessons available?
Yes, we offer trial sessions with multiple instructors to help students find the best teaching match. Contact us to schedule trial lessons with our faculty.
What safety protocols are in place?
Our facility maintains HEPA air filtration systems, regular professional cleaning, and mask requirements. We provide hand sanitizing stations and disposable masks for in-person lessons.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual Spring and Winter concerts. We also offer ensemble groups like rock bands and vocal ensembles that perform at community events throughout the year.
