Pleasanton Academy of Music & Arts

Pleasanton Academy of Music & Arts offers music lessons, art lessons, a Rock Band Program, the Pleasanton Chamber Ensemble, and private and group visual art lessons. Music lessons are available as private and group instruction, art lessons are available as private and group instruction, and children’s art classes are stated as ages 4+.

Programs

• Music lessons — children, teens, and adults · Private and group instruction in Pleasanton and throughout the East Bay.
• Art lessons — children, teens, and adults · Private and group art lessons; children’s art classes are stated as ages 4+.
• Rock Band Program — young musicians and adults · weekly 1-hour band rehearsals; live Rock Band concerts approximately every four months · Open to current private-lesson students and brand-new students; guitarists, drummers, singers, pianists/keyboard players, and bass players may audition.
• Pleasanton Chamber Ensemble — four-month session; live concert performance at the end of each session · Students are grouped by age, level, and experience.
• Private and group visual art lessons — children, teens, and adults · Visual art instruction in drawing and painting is described for kids, teens, and adults.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday to Friday: 3:00pm-9:00pm; Weekends: 9:00am-9:00pm

About the provider

The academy states, “We foster a passion for music and art that can last a lifetime.” It also says students can take part in Academy-hosted recitals, ensemble concerts, Rock Band performances, chamber music events, art exhibitions, and other artistic opportunities. The academy describes itself as the #1 best Music and Art school in the East Bay based on students’ achievements, and says students have earned top prizes in prestigious national and international music competitions as well as local and world music competitions.

Toddler piano lessons are offered for children as young as age 2. The academy states it is the only music academy in the East Bay offering instrumental lessons for children as young as age 2. Children’s art classes are for ages 4+.

Last updated October 5, 2026.