Petaluma School of Music
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    • Avery Okamura
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    • Charylu Roberts
    • Cheryl Shafer Moore
    • Doug Boyd
    • Janet Switzer
    • John Shebalin
    • Katie DeJongh
    • Matt Arnerich
    • Melody Caspari
    • Rachel Walters Steiner
    • Sarah Stiles
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Private Classes
At Petaluma School of Music, we offer Private Lessons for many instruments.
 Please contact us to set up your Virtual Music Lessons!
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Group Classes
We have classes for students ranging in age from 9 months  to 99 years.
In person Group Classes are currently postponed.

We ARE currently offering a VIRTUAL Group Singing Class

Ms. Rachel is teaching class via Zoom 

For: Girls/Boys ages 6- 10 years old*
When: Thursday's at
4:30 pm to 5:15 pm 
$20 per class 
Register HERE
​*email us if your child is just outside of the age range... this class may still be a great fit!

Baby & Toddler Classes
We have bells to jingle, castanets to hold and snap, bongos to pat, recorders and violins to play.  Children can feel the textures of smooth woodblocks, cold metal triangles, scratchy sand blocks, bouncy balls, and bright maracas.  Children can make and explore all different types of sounds -- a ticking clock, a tapping woodpecker, a snapping clam, a rolling bear, a chugging choo-choo, rain and thunder. 
Join this happy toddler in our fun morning music classes led by Ms. Rachel Walters Steiner
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Currently POSTPONED
TUESDAYS   
10:15 am: 9 months- 4 years
Drop-ins are always welcome: $20 per child*, per class
Full 7-week session class fee: $ 115 per child* 
Email us to save your spot in class: info@Petalumaschoolofmusic.net  

*Sibling discount available
**PMC Members receive a special PMC discount.


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​Musicality for Kids Class
You will learn to tap, strum, play and sing your favorite songs. The class will focus on singing whilst playing, reading music notation, and rhythmic patterns.
This is a class for beginning students ages 4 - 7


Join Mr. Doug Boyd in this fun, after school group music class!

 
Fridays: 4:30pm - 5:00 pm
Drop In Class fee: $20  
Session Rate: $115   

New 7-week session: Currently POSTPONED 
New session TBD

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Musical Theater & Scene Class
Sing and perform with a great group of young stars in-training! This class is designed to be a bridge between individual acting/vocal training and a Musical Theater production.  Emphasis will be given to joyous and effective collaboration skills as explored through musical theater song study.  The class is specifically for those wishing to improve their vocal expression.
  
​Girls Class
Ages 7 - 10 1/2
Instructor:
Ms. Rachel Walters Steiner


New 6-week Session: See above for the girls/boys class
​Thursdays at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Session fee:  $115 for 6 weeks*
(Drop in and join our for singing: $22 per class)


Adult Group Classes with Joyce Kouffman

A Special Listening Experience for Adults:
How Does Music Speak?
A Phrase-by-Phrase Discovery of The Unaccompanied Cello Suites of J.S. Bach

This class promises to open, augment, and hone our perceptions of music. These complex pieces are like musical labyrinths and can be both clear and ponderous. We will compare Yo Yo Ma’s recordings of these pieces, and, during Joyce’s live demonstrations on cello and classical guitar, the class will explore the music slowly, phrase by phrase, and respond to the ways the music “speaks” to us. All levels of listening experience welcome!

Sundays: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Session Rate: $180   

New 6-week session begins:
  TBD

Gentle Hand Drumming with Authentic and African-style Rhythms
Learn to play “as one drum” with hand drums, using a very light touch to achieve gentle colorful tone with the most relaxed technique. These techniques may be applied to all instruments and can be studied as a precursor to playing instruments in other families, such as piano, strings, and winds.

Fridays and Sundays: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Session Rate: $180-$136   

New 6-week sessions begin:
 TBD
Students may choose to attend once or twice a week (on either 6 or 12 Friday and Sunday evenings)  
Tones Into Silence
This class will be an excellent meditative experience that will build skills in listening in a very focused and yet completely relaxed manner. We will create long tones and follow them into fields of silence. Emphasis will be placed on playing tones followed by silent listening. Scheduling of this class is intended to help us “slow down” at the end of the day or week.​

Upcoming Class   

 
Students may choose to attend once or twice a week (on either 6 or 12 Friday and Sunday evenings)

No one turned away for lack of funds for classes with Joyce.

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Additional Group Classes

Group Ukulele Class

This is a beginning Ukulele class focused on inspiring adults to pluck, strum, and enjoy their Ukulele instruments. We have several soprano Ukuleles which can be used in class but you are also welcome to bring your own!
Teacher: Avery Okamura
                                                       

Wednesdays or Thursdays: 6:15pm
New session starts: TBD- please complete the form below to be added to the list
Class session fee: $136
To register please complete THIS REGISTRATION FORM and email to our office. 


Adult Piano Group Class​
Whether you started piano as a child and wish you had never stopped or have always wanted to learn a special song, this is your opportunity to learn in a very supportive environment with a master teacher. It's never too late to learn piano.

Teacher: John Shebalin
                                                                     
Tuesdays: ​5:30pm to 6:30pm

New 6 week Session begins:  New Session TBD
Class session fee: $136


To register please complete THIS REGISTRATION FORM and email it to our office


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Rock Band - BuzzCrunch
Ensemble Class for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice, and more..
Open to students ages 11 - 16
This class is led by Mr.John Shebalin

Class meets: weekly on Monday evenings
Session is underway,
​Interested students must audition for Mr. John Shebalin

          POSTPONED -TBD
Hear the band BuzzCrunch on their youtube channel: HERE


Other Classes:
We have also offered Group Guitar and Adult Choir in the past. We will offer them again in the future if there is sufficient interest. Please email us if you would like to participate in a group class.

Also, if you have an idea for a class or have a group who wants to learn any instrument or singing style, just let us know and we will make it happen.

  • Home
  • About PSM
    • Start At Any Age
  • Instruments
  • Instructors
    • Avery Okamura
    • Bonnie Schiada Maddox
    • Charylu Roberts
    • Cheryl Shafer Moore
    • Doug Boyd
    • Janet Switzer
    • John Shebalin
    • Katie DeJongh
    • Matt Arnerich
    • Melody Caspari
    • Rachel Walters Steiner
    • Sarah Stiles
  • Classes
  • Contact