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The California Conservatory of Music offers private music lessons in guitar, piano, violin, and voice, along with group music classes, music theory, and ensembles. Students can take part in supplementary group and ensemble music classes, performances at the school, outreach concerts, monthly music practice challenges, and an annual graduation concert. The program offers both in-person and online lessons and includes a free introductory class or free lesson offer.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with lesson options between 9 am and 9 pm, and Saturday–Sunday between 9 am and 5 pm
The California Conservatory of Music is owned and operated by musicians Robert Miller and Christopher Mallett, who also serve as the school’s directors. Lessons are taught by university-trained music teachers with extensive performance experience, and CCM instructors are described as friendly, professional, and dedicated to learning about students' musical goals to help them achieve them. The program follows a well-rounded, thought-out curriculum in a fun, educational atmosphere, and music classes are offered to students of all ages and skill levels.
The school’s mission states that it is committed to the idea that all students have great potential, which can be developed through a positive and motivational environment, consistent practice, and first-rate musical instruction. Since 2011, a stated goal of The California Conservatory of Music has been to instill in students a passion for music that will last a lifetime. Students supplement their private musical study with group music classes, music theory, and ensembles, and they are invited to use music to interact with the community.
The program began as The California Conservatory of Guitar in May 2011 in Santa Clara, later opening a second location in 2016 and reopening in fall 2017 as The California Conservatory of Music. It has provided quality music education to the Bay Area since 2011 and has provided Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Fremont, Milpitas, and the Bay Area with quality music lessons for more than fifteen years.
Students at The California Conservatory of Music have performed outreach concerts all over the world. Recently, students performed at the Omni Foundation Concert Series in San Francisco and the Guitar Foundation of America's Convention in Los Angeles, and over the years, students have performed with the Peninsula Youth Orchestra. In 2014, the guitar school gained national recognition from the Guitar Foundation of America, which selected one of the school’s guitar ensembles to perform at its annual convention. Over the years, students have received awards and recognition from the Pacific Youth Society, the Berkeley Bach Festival, the Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition, and the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Music Development Program, and students have won numerous competitions.
Parent testimonials describe children starting lessons as young as preschool age and participating in individual lessons, group lessons, small and large group performances, and parental involvement. Parents report long-term participation over several years and refer to the Suzuki method, the dedication of owners Chris and Rob, and staff who are described as talented, engaging, patient, and wonderful.
Last updated March 18, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with lesson options between 9 am and 9 pm, and Saturday–Sunday between 9 am and 5 pm
The California Conservatory of Music is owned and operated by musicians Robert Miller and Christopher Mallett, who also serve as the school’s directors. Lessons are taught by university-trained music teachers with extensive performance experience, and CCM instructors are described as friendly, professional, and dedicated to learning about students' musical goals to help them achieve them. The program follows a well-rounded, thought-out curriculum in a fun, educational atmosphere, and music classes are offered to students of all ages and skill levels.
The school’s mission states that it is committed to the idea that all students have great potential, which can be developed through a positive and motivational environment, consistent practice, and first-rate musical instruction. Since 2011, a stated goal of The California Conservatory of Music has been to instill in students a passion for music that will last a lifetime. Students supplement their private musical study with group music classes, music theory, and ensembles, and they are invited to use music to interact with the community.
The program began as The California Conservatory of Guitar in May 2011 in Santa Clara, later opening a second location in 2016 and reopening in fall 2017 as The California Conservatory of Music. It has provided quality music education to the Bay Area since 2011 and has provided Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Fremont, Milpitas, and the Bay Area with quality music lessons for more than fifteen years.
Students at The California Conservatory of Music have performed outreach concerts all over the world. Recently, students performed at the Omni Foundation Concert Series in San Francisco and the Guitar Foundation of America's Convention in Los Angeles, and over the years, students have performed with the Peninsula Youth Orchestra. In 2014, the guitar school gained national recognition from the Guitar Foundation of America, which selected one of the school’s guitar ensembles to perform at its annual convention. Over the years, students have received awards and recognition from the Pacific Youth Society, the Berkeley Bach Festival, the Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition, and the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Music Development Program, and students have won numerous competitions.
Parent testimonials describe children starting lessons as young as preschool age and participating in individual lessons, group lessons, small and large group performances, and parental involvement. Parents report long-term participation over several years and refer to the Suzuki method, the dedication of owners Chris and Rob, and staff who are described as talented, engaging, patient, and wonderful.
Last updated March 18, 2026.
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