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Opus11 Guitar Teachers

Each of our guitar teachers

has a unique style that is well suited for a variety of students. If the guitar is brand new to you, or you are looking to sharpen your skills, our teachers will help you achieve your goals!

What We Will Cover

Strumming patterns, chords, and charts. Repertoire selections can include classical, jazz, or pop music – We will help you learn what motivates you or your kids! Guitar is generally best for ages 7+ but there are always exceptions. Ukulele classes are offered as well.

One on One Guitar Lessons for Children

Learn the basics! We will teach how to properly hold and tune a guitar, learn to play chords and melodies. We cover music theory in all lessons to provide a great foundation to help with learning music.

One on One Guitar Lessons for Teens

Everyone knows that having the ability to play the guitar can instantly make you the life of a party! If your teen has the desire to play a favorite song, strum the theme to a video game, or be able to jam with friends, our teachers are there to provide all the guidance and skill to get your teen playing the guitar at the next level.

One on One Guitar Lessons for Adults

Have you always wanted to learn some chords and be able to pluck out your favorite tune on guitar? Or maybe you have been playing for a while, but would like to polish up and learn new skills? We have a flexible program for adults, which allows you to take lessons when you need, on an ongoing basis, or a package of several classes at once. At Opus11, we host many special events specifically for our adults students to help them feel connected and inspired.

Group Classes for Guitar

A guitar sounds great solo, but even better in a group! Jam together with your fellow guitarists in a fun, creative, and inspiring environment!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes we can! Opus11 School of Music partners with South Bay Pianos to provide you with the opportunity to rent brand new, high quality Kawai pianos, ranging from space-saving digital pianos to high end grand pianos at an extremely competitive prices to fit both your space and your budget. We can bundle your lessons and instrument rental together so that you’re paying only one fee for your lessons and your instrument! Pianos can be rented for up to one year and the cost of your rental may be applied towards the purchase of the instrument.

Children practice regularly once a routine and habit have been established. To help parents with this effort, we hosted an interview with Bay Area parenting educator and classroom management mentor, Laura Myszne, which is available for you to view right here!

Absolutely! We offer virtual instruction for all instruments and select group classes as well.

Many studies show that public performance helps to boost self esteem and confidence. While performing and speaking in public can be certainly be stressful experiences at first, however the more frequently we do it the better we get. We strongly encourage participation in the recital events to achieve these benefits and to have the opportunity to support fellow Opus11 students.

Absolutely! We want you to have the opportunity to find the instrument you love to play. Because we get to know each student and strive to understand their goals and abilities, we can seamlessly transition a student from one instrument to another.

Absolutely! We have a number of teachers who are available to provide lessons in the comfort and privacy of your home. Please contact us at info@opus11.com, or schedule a consultation here.

Testimonials

Hear from some of our members of our musical family:

My daughter Emma loves the piano lessons with Ms Julie. She looks forward to come back to the next lesson even before she leaves the studio. Ms Julie creates a supportive rather than a competitive learning environment. She works with each individual student based on his/her own interest and pace, and she knows how to connect to a student. This connection motivates Emma to practice, and furthermore the pieces that Ms Julie picks for her are so beautiful that she won’t get bored when playing it over and over. The duet part is an enjoyment for both Emma and myself. But it doesn’t mean that the lessons are any less of a challenge. As a “piano parent” who also happens to be an adult student of the studio myself, I can see Ms Julie’s lessons covers a broad range of techniques such as articulations, breath, pedal, and more. All the techniques are introduced even from the very first lesson! This is Emma’s first piano experience. I’m happy to see that after the initial “honeymoon”, her interest on piano is still growing. For me, her smiles after playing a piece says everything.

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My son really enjoys taking lessons at Mrs. Julie’s Music Studio from teachers who make him feel comfortable and acknowledge his effort along the way. He progressed quite quickly in the beginning and then hit more challenging parts that he wasn’t keen on practicing at home. However, the teachers are skilled at creating a special bond with each student and capable of encouraging them to continue mastering the songs. I am always excited to see that light bulb moment during a lesson when he finally gets it. The big smile and being proud of his effort is just the best feeling for a parent to witness. It’s so great to have the opportunity to observe my child’s lessons in Ms. Julie’s cozy studio. I can’t wait to see more progress made that will ignite the fire in my child to want to practice on his own. So grateful we have found the best music studio with a variety of great class options for children and adults!
Sonia & Igor Markovsky

It is a pleasure for me to write about Julie Poklewski and Opus11 School of Music!  My kids and I have been taking piano lessons with Julie for a little more than two years.  Besides the fact that she is a wonderful human being, Julie has a unique teaching style than keeps kids and adults excited and motivated with the learning process. I am truly happy that my kids have a teacher who is instilling a lifelong love for music and the qualities of perseverance and dedication in my children.  More than anything, I am glad I do not have to nag my kids to practice anymore and we have the piano being played constantly in our home.

Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan

Avani enjoys learning piano from Ms Julie as the way of her teaching is wonderful. She tries to connect with the student and is cheerful and super nice. Also, she gives her students options as to what pieces they want to learn. It is wonderful to see how Ms Julie taught Avani to play difficult pieces like Fur Elise.
My experience so far has been amazing. I really like the way Ms Julie sends an email after each class. It mentions in a very clear and concise way the homework for the week. As a piano parent, I feel Julie is very organized in designing the yearly round classes, activities and recitals. To sum up, Ms Julie is a wonderful piano teacher who is always cheerful and enthusiastic to teach music to her students.

Nidhi Thakur

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