Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music School in San Jose for Personalized Lessons
Legato Music School has been dedicated to providing high-quality performing arts education since 2009. Our mission is to nurture students' musical talents through personalized instruction, fostering a lifelong love of music while building self-worth and compassion. With instructors holding advanced degrees and 10+ years of teaching experience, we offer tailored curricula for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners preparing for certifications and competitions.Our community-focused approach includes monthly recitals, ensemble opportunities, and partnerships with local organizations to create a supportive environment for growth. Backed by research on music's cognitive and social benefits, our programs help students excel academically and artistically while developing leadership skills. We maintain rigorous standards through parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families.
Services
Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Music Theory
Recording Services
Recitals
Certification Prep
Ensemble Coaching
Online Lessons
Semi-Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Instructors hold Master's or Doctoral degrees with 15-25+ years teaching experience
- Personalized curriculum tailored to individual student goals and learning styles
- Proven track record preparing students for All-State Bands and international competitions
- Monthly recitals and ensemble opportunities for performance development
- Flexible scheduling with in-person, online, and hybrid lesson options
What people say
Wonderful piano teacher
Improved tremendously
Patient with children
Flexible scheduling
Passionate instructors
Services
Private Music Lessons
Tailored weekly lessons for all instruments with experienced instructors. Sessions available in-person, online, or hybrid formats. Focus on technical skill development, musical interpretation, and personalized goal achievement through structured curriculum.
Group Lessons
Structured 12-week programs with master instructors for 45-minute weekly sessions. Designed for collaborative learning with peer interaction while maintaining individual progress tracking and performance preparation.
Instrument Rentals
Affordable rental program exclusively for enrolled students with 10-20% savings compared to commercial rates. Available instruments include string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments with flexible rental terms.
Performance Opportunities
Monthly recitals and annual concert series featuring student-instructor collaborations. Ensemble programs include orchestra, band, and choir formations with community outreach performances at senior centers and nonprofit organizations.
Certification Preparation
Specialized training for major music certification programs including Certificate of Merit, ABRSM, and MTNA. Comprehensive theory instruction and performance coaching for students pursuing professional music development pathways.
People
Haruna Shiokawa-Mo
Founder & Principal
Established Legato Music School in 2009 after 15+ years teaching in public and private schools. Holds music education degrees from US institutions and specializes in curriculum development for diverse learners.
Philip Orselli
Trombone Instructor
Award-winning trombonist with New York All-State honors. Specializes in brass instruction and ensemble coaching while maintaining active performance schedule in professional orchestras.
Questions
What lesson formats are available?
We offer in-person, online (Zoom/Skype/Facetime), and hybrid lesson formats with flexible scheduling options.
What instruments do you teach?
We provide instruction for 25+ instruments including piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and voice.
Are trial lessons available?
Yes, we offer 40-minute trial lessons for prospective students to experience our teaching approach.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in monthly recitals, annual concert series, and community outreach performances.
Do you offer certification preparation?
We prepare students for major certification programs including Certificate of Merit, ABRSM, and MTNA.
What are instructor qualifications?
98% of our instructors hold Master's or Doctoral degrees with 10-25+ years teaching experience.
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