About
New Mozart School of Music offers private lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice/singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and French horn. It also offers Music in Me & More Music in Me, Amadeus Explorers, Harmony Road, Amadeus Musicians, and For the Love of Singing. Private lessons are available on-site and online, and For the Love of Singing meets Wednesdays from 5:00-5:50 pm.
Programs
- Private Lessons — 5-99 · Year round; join anytime · On-site and online lessons available. One-on-one instruction in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice/singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and French horn.
- Music in Me & More Music in Me — 3-4 · 18 weeks; 45 minutes weekly · $780 · Parent/caregiver participation is required in class and at home. Repeated classes are allowed.
- Amadeus Explorers — 3-4 · 18 weeks; 45 minutes weekly · Parent/caregiver participation is required in class and at home. Can be repeated.
- Harmony Road — 5-6 · 2 semesters; 55 minutes weekly · No prior experience required. Parent/caregiver participation is required in class and at home.
- Amadeus Musicians — 5-6 · 2 semesters; 55 minutes weekly · No prior experience required. Parent/caregiver participation is required in class and at home.
- For the Love of Singing — 5-10 · Wednesdays 5:00-5:50 pm · $960 · A singing-focused class; can be taken on its own or as a complement to Amadeus Way or Harmony Road.
At a glance
- Price range: $780–$960
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm; Sat 9 am-4:30 pm; Sun 9 am-4 pm
About the provider
Christine Shin is the Founder/Director. The school has served the Palo Alto community and the Peninsula since 1989 and began as Christine Eunmi Shin Piano Studio before becoming New Mozart School of Music in February 2004. The school says, "Discover the New Mozart in You!" and states that learning music enriches lives, teaches perseverance, and allows students to discover the joys of creating music. It was voted Best of Silicon Valley by the Metro Newspaper, and 8 teachers have doctorate degrees.
- $30 for 30 Min Trial Lesson — FREE if you enroll
- For the Love of Singing FREE PREVIEW
- Harmony Road FREE PREVIEW
No long term commitment; lessons are month to month. Private lessons are year round and can be started anytime. Parent/caregiver participation is required for early childhood classes.
What families say
“Obvious musical talents aside, our teacher is remarkably patient, compassionate, and creative when it comes to teaching... We are so glad we found New Mozart. We refer all of our friends to New Mozart.” — Stephanie L.
“This has been one of the most important activities my daughter has participated in over the past year which has contributed positively to her overall self-esteem, love for music and development of her internal understanding of her own creativity and imagination.” — Jean C.
“I have been a student at the New Mozart School of Music for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful to all of the teachers and staff who in many ways have watched me grow up… I know for certain that whatever I do in the future, music will remain an integral part of my life.” — Christine’s student, Claire Spence
Last updated September 19, 2026.
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