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Galina's Music Studio offers piano lessons, voice and piano combination lessons, guitar lessons, ukulele lessons, voice lessons, drum lessons, music composition, and jazz improvisation and theory. The studio also offers Music for Little Mozarts, Classroom Music for Little Mozarts, and the option to earn certification through the American College of Musicians/NGPT program.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Group lessons meet weekly for 45 minutes
• Price: Little Mozarts $143 monthly; Classroom Music $168 per 10-week class; 30-minute piano, guitar, or ukulele lessons $175 per month; voice lessons $180 per month
Galina’s Music Studio states that its main focus is to enhance each individual’s musical talents and expressions to his or her fullest extent while exposing a variety of musical styles. The studio offers in-person or online lessons and specializes in piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice instruction for all ages and levels. Music for Little Mozarts is written to provide appropriate piano instruction for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, and Classroom Music for Little Mozarts provides classroom music instruction for 3.5, 4, and 5 year olds, with parents welcome to attend Classroom Music for Little Mozarts with their children. The program includes a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops listening skills with an appreciation for a variety of musical styles, and students can earn a certificate to become a qualified music professional through the American College of Musicians/NGPT program.
The leadership team includes founder Galina Corkery, guitar instructor Stuart Frazier, piano instructor Helen Orzel, guitar instructor Jan Fidelis, piano and composition instructor Patti Leidecker, and voice/piano instructor Janet Alejandra Camacho. All instructors are described as fully accredited, degreed, and experienced musical instructors. Galina Corkery earned a degree in music education, serves as the Chairperson for the Livermore Chapter of the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association (NGPT), and has over 25 years of teaching and performance experience. Stuart Frazier is a professional guitarist with over 50 years of performance experience, was a finalist in the 2009 Livermore Talent Show at the Bankhead Theater, has been teaching beginning and intermediate guitar for 9 years, and his current quintet, Blind Dog, has been together for 22 years. Helen Orzel received her Masters of Music from San Jose State University (SJSU). Jan Fidelis is a guitarist and composer with a B.A. in Music from UC San Diego with High Honors and received the UC San Diego Music Department’s 2016 Farrel Prize. Patti Leidecker is a professional composer, singer, and pianist who received her degree in music from Sacramento State University, released a CD of her own compositions in 1996, and has taught piano and conducted children’s choirs for over 30 years. Janet Alejandra Camacho earned her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Piano from UC Santa Cruz, was a NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) finalist for two consecutive years, and won 1st place at a university-wide talent show.
Students at Galina’s Music Studio can receive certification through the American College of Musicians/NGPT program. Galina’s students have received numerous top talent awards from the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association (NGPT), and some pupils have earned High School Diplomas in Music. The studio is described as a proud member of an organization (not specified). Jan Fidelis received the UC San Diego Music Department’s 2016 Farrel Prize, and Stuart Frazier was a finalist in the 2009 Livermore Talent Show at the Bankhead Theater.
One student, Brinda Dixit, reports that she studied voice with Galina for close to five years and describes her voice as having been weak, airy, and unsupported before working with Galina. Brinda states that Galina’s careful, personal attention helped her voice blossom and mature and that training with Galina created her into an artist, not just a voice student. Brinda describes each class as a lesson on life, art, and music, and says that Galina cares for each student, has a vast, deep, and finessed knowledge of music and the voice, and is passionate about giving music to all. Brinda states that it was directly because of Galina that she was accepted to study Drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, and that she now lives in New York City working as a professional actress while still using exercises from her lessons. Another student, Jennifer O’Donnell from Dublin, reports that she had wanted to learn piano for years and that Galina helped her go from knowing nothing to playing classics like Bach. Guitar student Kevin Vasko from Livermore reports that he honed his guitar skills at Galina’s and made his love of music into a professional career. Krista Trill from Pleasanton reports that all the instructors have been professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, and that she now has fun playing the piano and enjoys playing for other people.
Last updated April 23, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Group lessons meet weekly for 45 minutes
• Price: Little Mozarts $143 monthly; Classroom Music $168 per 10-week class; 30-minute piano, guitar, or ukulele lessons $175 per month; voice lessons $180 per month
Galina’s Music Studio states that its main focus is to enhance each individual’s musical talents and expressions to his or her fullest extent while exposing a variety of musical styles. The studio offers in-person or online lessons and specializes in piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice instruction for all ages and levels. Music for Little Mozarts is written to provide appropriate piano instruction for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, and Classroom Music for Little Mozarts provides classroom music instruction for 3.5, 4, and 5 year olds, with parents welcome to attend Classroom Music for Little Mozarts with their children. The program includes a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops listening skills with an appreciation for a variety of musical styles, and students can earn a certificate to become a qualified music professional through the American College of Musicians/NGPT program.
The leadership team includes founder Galina Corkery, guitar instructor Stuart Frazier, piano instructor Helen Orzel, guitar instructor Jan Fidelis, piano and composition instructor Patti Leidecker, and voice/piano instructor Janet Alejandra Camacho. All instructors are described as fully accredited, degreed, and experienced musical instructors. Galina Corkery earned a degree in music education, serves as the Chairperson for the Livermore Chapter of the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association (NGPT), and has over 25 years of teaching and performance experience. Stuart Frazier is a professional guitarist with over 50 years of performance experience, was a finalist in the 2009 Livermore Talent Show at the Bankhead Theater, has been teaching beginning and intermediate guitar for 9 years, and his current quintet, Blind Dog, has been together for 22 years. Helen Orzel received her Masters of Music from San Jose State University (SJSU). Jan Fidelis is a guitarist and composer with a B.A. in Music from UC San Diego with High Honors and received the UC San Diego Music Department’s 2016 Farrel Prize. Patti Leidecker is a professional composer, singer, and pianist who received her degree in music from Sacramento State University, released a CD of her own compositions in 1996, and has taught piano and conducted children’s choirs for over 30 years. Janet Alejandra Camacho earned her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Piano from UC Santa Cruz, was a NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) finalist for two consecutive years, and won 1st place at a university-wide talent show.
Students at Galina’s Music Studio can receive certification through the American College of Musicians/NGPT program. Galina’s students have received numerous top talent awards from the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association (NGPT), and some pupils have earned High School Diplomas in Music. The studio is described as a proud member of an organization (not specified). Jan Fidelis received the UC San Diego Music Department’s 2016 Farrel Prize, and Stuart Frazier was a finalist in the 2009 Livermore Talent Show at the Bankhead Theater.
One student, Brinda Dixit, reports that she studied voice with Galina for close to five years and describes her voice as having been weak, airy, and unsupported before working with Galina. Brinda states that Galina’s careful, personal attention helped her voice blossom and mature and that training with Galina created her into an artist, not just a voice student. Brinda describes each class as a lesson on life, art, and music, and says that Galina cares for each student, has a vast, deep, and finessed knowledge of music and the voice, and is passionate about giving music to all. Brinda states that it was directly because of Galina that she was accepted to study Drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, and that she now lives in New York City working as a professional actress while still using exercises from her lessons. Another student, Jennifer O’Donnell from Dublin, reports that she had wanted to learn piano for years and that Galina helped her go from knowing nothing to playing classics like Bach. Guitar student Kevin Vasko from Livermore reports that he honed his guitar skills at Galina’s and made his love of music into a professional career. Krista Trill from Pleasanton reports that all the instructors have been professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, and that she now has fun playing the piano and enjoys playing for other people.
Last updated April 23, 2026.
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