Lesson Policy

Looking to improve your skills? Allegro Music offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons taught by our staff of qualified professionals. Only the best teach at Allegro! Whatever your skill level may be, we’re open to everyone learning here.

All lessons are private, one-on-one, half-hour sessions once a week in our store. We start with children ages 8 and up, or violin/viola/cello lessons at 4 and up. Lessons are $45 per half-hour and paid one month in advance directly to the teacher. Payment methods include cash, check, and various mobile apps. Scheduling is based on availability, which frequently changes. Check availability by calling us at (510) 793-3500

Our teachers

  • Vinay Nair

    Guitar/Ukulele: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

  • Jasun Tipton

    Guitar: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat

  • Bob Chandler

    Bass/Guitar: Mon, Tue

  • Josh Kennedy

    Guitar: Thurs, Sun

  • Bill Epps

    Guitar: Sat

  • Brenden Jimenez

    Guitar: Sun

  • Shelly Crouse-Monarez

    Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun

  • Kathleen Keating

    Flute/Trombone/French Horn: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs

  • Missy Gulamhussein

    Flute/Piccolo: Thurs

  • Joel Jaffe

    Clarinet/Saxophone: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat

  • Ben Benavides

    Saxophone/Flute/Trumpet: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri

  • Brandon Tavares

    Trumpet: Fri, Sat

  • Gavin Halloran

    Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute/Piano: Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun

  • Dave Cardoza

    Piano: Tue, Wed, Thurs

  • Alvin Tai

    Piano/Guitar: Sat

  • Austin Chow

    Piano: Sun

  • Mike Mandas

    Drums: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri

  • Brandon Martinez

    Drums: Sat

  • Nick Garibay

    Drums: Sun