Castro Valley School of Music

Castro Valley School of Music offers private, one-on-one music lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, voice and singing, drums, violin and strings, woodwinds, brass, and guzheng. It also offers Piano Express for beginning students and Music Production 101 using GarageBand.

Programs

• All Music Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private, one-on-one instruction for every instrument and every skill level. Beginner to advanced. Experienced, passionate instructors. State-of-the-art lesson rooms.
• Guitar, Bass & Ukulele — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in rock, blues, metal, country, and classical styles on electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and ukulele. Beginner to advanced.
• Piano Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles.
• Voice & Singing — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in rock, pop, country, jazz, gospel, and R&B vocal training. Develop technique, range, and confidence.
• Drum Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons with state-of-the-art Roland drum kits in every lesson room. Learn rhythm, technique, and play the music you love.
• Violin & Strings — For all ages · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in classical, folk, and contemporary styles.
• Woodwind Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in flute, clarinet, saxophone, and more. Learn woodwind basics and how to play in solo and ensemble settings.
• Brass Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Private lessons in trumpet, trombone, French horn, and more. Develop the skills necessary for solo performance and ensemble play.
• Guzheng Lessons — All ages welcome — kids to adults · Flexible scheduling · Lessons on the traditional Chinese zither tuned in a pentatonic scale.
• Piano Express — Beginning students · A fun, affordable group program that gives beginning students a strong foundation in piano.
• Music Production 101 — Create with GarageBand. Learn to create, record, and produce your own music using GarageBand. Beginner-friendly; no prior experience needed.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Private, one-on-one instruction. Flexible scheduling. Group program: Piano Express. New course coming in 2027: Music Production 101.
• Facility hours: Mon – Fri 2pm – 8pm; Saturdays 9am – 4pm; Sundays closed. Hours of Operation: Monday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday Closed.

About the provider

The school states that it is a private music school dedicated to providing high-quality, one-on-one instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. It recognizes a Student of the Month and Teacher of the Month each month and serves Castro Valley, Hayward, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Fairview, San Leandro, and Sorenson.

All ages welcome — kids to adults. All skill levels — beginner to advanced. Send a Message form asks for Child's First Name, Child's Last Name, Child's Age, and Instrument of Interest. We typically respond within one business day.

What families say

“Without her school music class and in-person lessons due to shelter-in-place restrictions, we were afraid our daughter would lose momentum with her music. We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity for virtual lessons through CVSOM! Now she can maintain her regular weekly music lessons with the same instructor, just from the safety of our home.” — Laura and Tim Caistor

“I have had the great pleasure of working at Castro Valley School of Music and I highly recommend it to anyone who is really serious about a musical education.” — Simon R.

Last updated October 15, 2026.