Mountain Music School

Mountain Music School offers private weekly music lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, violin, ukulele, drums, and music production & beatmaking. It also offers semi-private lessons, biweekly lessons, drop-in lessons, lesson packages, and charter school lessons.

Programs

• Private weekly music lessons — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · Weekly
• Semi-private lessons — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · Weekly · Available with some teachers for an additional $10 per student.
• Biweekly lessons — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · Every other week; outside peak hours (3 to 6 PM) · Limited availability.
• Drop-in lessons — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · As needed; outside peak hours (3 to 6 PM) · Single lessons scheduled as needed; do not require a deposit and do not reserve an ongoing lesson time.
• Lesson packages — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · Consecutive weeks · Start at 4 lessons, paid upfront, with up to 2 planned absences allowed.
• Charter school lessons — Age 5 through adulthood; ages 5 and up (minimum age varies by instrument) · Weekly · Valid Purchase Order required before lessons can begin. Families pay the registration deposit and recital fees directly.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Mountain Music School has been part of the Scotts Valley community since 2017, and the site says it was turned into Mountain Music School in 2017. Sydney is Director and Co-Owner, and the teachers listed are Josef Kay, Shannon Hoffman, Jacqueline McMilin, Elyse Coty, Joshua Porter, Mai Le, Megan Harenburg, Jerad Fox, and Spencer Peterson. The school says it wants to make music available to everyone and build something worth belonging to. Recitals, community events, and a tight-knit team of teachers are mentioned.

Lessons are private and weekly, with the same teacher at the same time each week. Trial lessons are available at a discounted rate before enrollment. Semi-private lessons cost an additional $10 per student. Family discounts are available when more than one person in the household is enrolled. Needs-based scholarships are available; inquiries are confidential. Biweekly lessons and drop-ins are available only outside peak hours (3 to 6 PM). Packages start at 4 lessons and are paid upfront. Charter school students need a valid Purchase Order before lessons can begin.

What families say

“"My daughter has been a student for four years. Aside from the strides she has made in her singing, I have seen her confidence blossom and have been thoroughly impressed with the care and attention given by the staff."” — Darcy H., MMS parent

“"I am having a wonderful experience learning piano from Spencer. I had no previous musical training and have learned so much. This school is a gem for people of all ages and backgrounds."” — Diane P., MMS student

Last updated October 31, 2026.