About Magnolia Music School
Magnolia Music School in Oakland is a lively and welcoming studio that offers private lessons, group classes, and youth choirs for children aged 6 to 18. Specializing in guitar, ukulele, voice, and songwriting, the school emphasizes self-expression, collaboration, and confidence-building. The teaching approach is friendly and encouraging, focusing on student enjoyment and creativity rather than traditional sheet music. Parents praise the school for its positive environment and effective instruction, especially highlighting the talents of teachers like Sara Jayne and Kat White. Students, including young children, thrive under their guidance, enjoying lessons that are fun, structured, and engaging. Many children leave lessons feeling happy, confident, and excited to learn more. Group classes are lively and filled with laughter, creating a joyful atmosphere where kids can develop their skills and love for music. The space itself is warm, inviting, and filled with special details that make it feel magical, inspiring both children and adults. Magnolia Music School is seen as a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, nurturing creativity and a lifelong love of music in every student who walks through its doors.
My daughter loves the choir at Magnolia. Kat makes everyone feel comfortable, and everyone there loves to sing and wants to be there! It's a wonderful, warm, encouraging environment. Thank you Kat!
Magnolia Music School is a beacon of inclusive community, joy, creativity, kindness, and care -- all accomplished through music! The instructors are incredibly kind and talented and the school is very attentive to the needs and schedules of each student and family. My son has loved learning the guitar and being exposed to other artistic expression through music, which he experiences by catching glimpses of the songwriting class and other performances when in the waiting room. We are very grateful to have found this music school and highly recommend it!
Our son loves taking piano lessons at Magnolia, such a lovely spot with great instructors and people. It's wonderful, a great place to get your kid into music. Our family looks forward to continuing to be part of the Magnolia community!