Starland School of Music

Starland School of Music offers voice lessons and singing lessons in all styles and genres, piano lessons from classical to pop, drums, guitar and bass, and lessons in violin, flute, cello, ukulele, and more. It also offers Yamaha Music Education for ages 4 to 6.

Programs

• Voice lessons / singing lessons — all ages and varying experience levels · All styles and genres; prepare students for vocal auditions for different events, schools and musical theater; optional low-pressure yearly recital.
• Piano — ages 4 and up · Classical to pop.
• Drums — Rhythm, coordination, and fun.
• Guitar & Bass — Electric, acoustic, and bass.
• Violin, flute, cello, ukulele, and more
• Yamaha Music Education — Ages 4 to 6

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Retail Pickup and Office Hours: 12pm – 4pm Monday to Saturday; Closed Sunday

About the provider

Starland School of Music was founded in 1979 and has been Alameda's favorite music school since 1979. The leadership team includes Tomas Michaud, Owner and Founder; Aimee Fields-Reed, School Director; Thomas Perry, Operations Manager; Patrick Corona, Enrollment Coordinator; Eli Cassard, Front Team Lead; Jaime, Assistant Enrollment Coordinator; Pegah, Front Team Member; and Rayelle, Front Team Member. The program serves Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay. Its mission is to help people express themselves through music and become happier and more fulfilled people, while sustaining a community of people who study, practice, and create music.

Everyone is welcome here. Customers are guests. All people are respected and welcome. This is a safe space. Lessons are tailored to student goals and needs. Adult learners are welcome. Optional yearly recital.

What families say

“I can not say enough good things about this place. I have two autistic kids and one with cochlear implants, and the teachers all work with them right where they are! My oldest is really loving piano now and even sharing it with other people and making connections through music. I love it!!” — Elizabeth · Google Review

“My consultation was amazing. She was easy to talk to, knowledgeable of different music genres, styles and theory to help best select a music teacher for me, and had me leaving the consultation more excited for lessons than when I had originally entered!” — Gordon · Google Review

“Truly enjoying my time here! My violin teacher is knowledgeable and very encouraging when it comes to learning new things. The staff are always helpful and very friendly. Honestly one of my favorite parts of the week is going for lessons.” — Casey · Google Review

Last updated September 16, 2026.