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Something For EveryoneWe are committed to helping everyone grow musically. In that spirit we have designed our program to accommodate all skill levels and ages. Are you a beginner? Make yourself at home. You will find an encouraging, no-pressure environment for you to begin your musical journey. If you are an accomplished musician musician the Next Generation Music Academy can provide refresher courses and new inspiration by connecting you with your peers.So Many ChoicesWe provide private lessons in the following areas:
More Than Just Lessons – CommunityAll of the teachers musician the Next Generation Music Academy provides are experienced teachers with college degrees in music. Our teachers are also musicians who are very involved in the music community. They have the skills and the resources to properly educate our students and have the real world experience to help our students learn more than just notes and theory, but also how to function as a musician in a band. All of our teachers have also passed strict background checks.The Teachers
TuitionCost per month: $120 Lessons are scheduled one month at a time. The full month's tuition is due at the first scheduled lesson. Discounts are offered for families with more than one family member taking lessons at the same time. Please contact the school's director for these special rates.
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Scott "Reno" Brian started learning drums at the age of 10. After attending the University of Nevada, Reno and San Jose State University, Reno had picked up his nick name and a Bachelors Degree in Music. Reno studied with Tony Cirone while at San Jose State. Tony played with the San Francisco Philharmonic for 35 years and currently teaches at Indiana University. Reno then attended the University of North Texas where he received his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies. While in Texas Reno studied with Ed Soph, world renowned drummer who played with Woody Herman's band, and Lyn Seaton, bass player for Count Basie's Band. Over the years, Reno has played with many groups and traveled all over the world. Music had brought him to Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Hawaii before even graduating high school. Music also brought him in contact with many other great artist. Reno has played on stage with John Faddis, Dizzy Gillespie, Keiko Abe, Eddie Gale, Artie Shaw, Mark Levine, Kim Richmond, Tony Cirone, Steve Lawrence & Edie Gorme, Don Menza, Bill Berry, and Margie Baker. Since then, he has been to Taiwan with his percussion group, Different Strokes Percussion. He can be seen around the Bay Area playing with The Jack Conway Trio, 
Clint Sobolik is trained in Rock, Jazz, Blues, Heavy Metal, Country, Funk and Hip-Hop. Clint received his Bachelor of Arts in Improvised Music Studies from San Jose State in 2004. He has played with the San Jose State Latin Jazz Band, the Santa Clara University Jazz Band, the San Francisco State Jazz Band, and the De Anza Jazz Band. Over the last 10 years, Clint has toured the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe playing all styles of music. He provides a relaxed environment where you can learn at your own pace in whatever style you wish to pursue. All ages and abilities are welcome. 
Juanita Harris studied music at Cal State Humboldt and graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music. An accomplished singer and violinist, she recently returned from a ten-year hiatus on the East Coast to see what the Bay Area could do for her restless musician's soul. She says "I love my classical, old school R&B and a little hard rock too, but apparently singing jazz is where my voice likes to be." Juanita digs Sarah Vaughan and Ella. For instrumentalists she is into the entire Marsalis family, particularly Branford and Wynton. Juanita currently performs with The Choral Project and The Jack Conway Trio.