Be Natural Music

Be Natural Music offers private music lessons in vocal, ukulele, guitar, harp, bass, piano, saxophone, and drum. It also offers the Real Rock Band program, the Real Jazz Funk Band, music camps, online classes for one-on-one private lessons, group classes, and workshops. The site says private lessons do not require an audition, while the Real Rock Band program does require one.

Programs

• Music lessons — young aspiring vocalists; all ages · Includes private music lessons for numerous instruments; lesson options shown on the site include vocal, ukulele, guitar, harp, bass, piano, saxophone, and drum lessons.
• Real Rock Band — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · Band program; the site says the program requires an audition.
• Real Jazz Funk Band — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · Band program listed on the site.
• Music camps — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · Music camp program listed on the site.
• Online Classes — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · The site says it is now offering online classes for all one-on-one private lessons.
• Group classes — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · Group classes are mentioned on the site.
• Workshops — students ages 5 and up; young musicians · Workshops are mentioned on the site.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: The site says it offers in-person and online classes, and mentions band classes for young musicians.
• Facility hours: Santa Cruz office hours: Monday-Friday 1 PM-6 PM, Saturday by appointment only, closed Sundays; Cupertino office hours: Monday-Friday 2:30 PM-7:30 PM, Saturday by appointment only, closed Sundays

About the provider

Be Natural Music was established in 1998 and is directed by Matthew Pinck, also known on stage as "yoga Matt." The site says new students and families are welcome year-round and notes that scholarships are available for students who cannot afford the full cost of lessons. It also says financial scholarships through the William James Association are available for youth musicians for Real Rock Band, private lessons, summer camps, and group classes.

The site says new students and families are welcome year-round. It says private lessons do not require an audition, while the Real Rock Band program requires an audition. It also says scholarships are available for students who cannot afford the full cost of lessons and provides financial scholarships through the William James Association for youth musicians for Real Rock Band, private lessons, summer camps, and group classes.

What families say

“BeNat is amazing. The kids not only learn a ton but have a great time doing it. I've seen my son grow in confidence not only with his instrument but in life as well. He’s also made some great friends in the program.” — Austin Shaw

“We have had a fabulous 5 years with Be Natural Music. My son has learned to play and perform a wide range of songs, including some originals, and has developed a livelong love of musicianship. Thank you to Matt, Sarah, and many of the other great teachers at Be Natural Music!” — Jenny Wiley

Last updated September 7, 2026.