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Arts Development School of Music offers individual music lessons in clarinet, cello, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, singing, viola, violin, and general music lessons. Piano lessons are offered to students ages four through adult. The program also offers flute lessons for children starting around ages 7 to 8 and violin lessons for children typically starting between ages 6 to 9.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Individual beginner guitar and piano lessons have a minimum 30-minute session; viola lessons are one-on-one for 30 or 45 minutes once a week; saxophone lessons are offered in 30 or 45-minute sessions
The Arts Development School of Music (Ar-De-School of Music) is a private non-sectarian learning center in the field of arts and music established on November 23, 1994. Its purpose is to integrate each individual's educational growth and development through learning and enjoyment of arts and music that promotes students' maturity in their creative thinking and expression.
Teachers and teaching assistants are certified graduates of recognized music and art universities or institutions worldwide. Primary faculty teachers are members of the Music Teachers Associations of California, National Guild of Piano Teachers, American College of Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, California Association of Professional Music Teachers, and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The Arts Development School of Music is licensed to operate under the ordinances of the city of Bellflower in California.
The leadership team includes School Director Ardes Abad and instructors Mark Mendez (piano, woodwinds, theory), Yesenia Segura (violin), Paul Concepcion (piano), Adrian Rendon (guitar), Jesus Aguilera (drums and electric guitar), Ian Marquez (guitar), Crystal Gomez (flute and clarinet special education), Anai Hernandez (percussionist and music educator), Jason Rivera (drum and trumpet), Ralph Deoso (vocal performer and educator), Ilene Briana Mendoza (pianist and music educator), Jasmin Alvarez (voice, saxophone, guitar), Shirley Tolentino (violin performer and educator), and Janessa Perez (voice and guitar). The school offers music lessons in multiple nearby cities and also teaches at students’ locations in the listed areas.
The Arts Development School of Music has received “The Best Music School Award” by the California, Bellflower awards program. One testimonial from Jeannie and Leo L. from 2014 notes that their 3rd and 5th grade students enjoy their Tuesday music lessons and that lessons are based on kids’ interest, ability, and dedication. Other testimonials from 2014 describe instructors as caring, friendly, kind, accommodating to kids and adults, and note that one-on-one lessons are intensive and that the area is clean and nice.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Individual beginner guitar and piano lessons have a minimum 30-minute session; viola lessons are one-on-one for 30 or 45 minutes once a week; saxophone lessons are offered in 30 or 45-minute sessions
The Arts Development School of Music (Ar-De-School of Music) is a private non-sectarian learning center in the field of arts and music established on November 23, 1994. Its purpose is to integrate each individual's educational growth and development through learning and enjoyment of arts and music that promotes students' maturity in their creative thinking and expression.
Teachers and teaching assistants are certified graduates of recognized music and art universities or institutions worldwide. Primary faculty teachers are members of the Music Teachers Associations of California, National Guild of Piano Teachers, American College of Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, California Association of Professional Music Teachers, and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The Arts Development School of Music is licensed to operate under the ordinances of the city of Bellflower in California.
The leadership team includes School Director Ardes Abad and instructors Mark Mendez (piano, woodwinds, theory), Yesenia Segura (violin), Paul Concepcion (piano), Adrian Rendon (guitar), Jesus Aguilera (drums and electric guitar), Ian Marquez (guitar), Crystal Gomez (flute and clarinet special education), Anai Hernandez (percussionist and music educator), Jason Rivera (drum and trumpet), Ralph Deoso (vocal performer and educator), Ilene Briana Mendoza (pianist and music educator), Jasmin Alvarez (voice, saxophone, guitar), Shirley Tolentino (violin performer and educator), and Janessa Perez (voice and guitar). The school offers music lessons in multiple nearby cities and also teaches at students’ locations in the listed areas.
The Arts Development School of Music has received “The Best Music School Award” by the California, Bellflower awards program. One testimonial from Jeannie and Leo L. from 2014 notes that their 3rd and 5th grade students enjoy their Tuesday music lessons and that lessons are based on kids’ interest, ability, and dedication. Other testimonials from 2014 describe instructors as caring, friendly, kind, accommodating to kids and adults, and note that one-on-one lessons are intensive and that the area is clean and nice.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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