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Bay Area Vocal Academy

Bay Area Vocal Academy (BAVA) provides comprehensive vocal training for talented young singers, preparing them for college and a career in classical music. BAVA partners with world class solo artists and Bay Area arts organizations to offer professional performance experience and mentorships in all areas of the singing field. BAVA focuses on opera, oratorio, art song, contemporary and chamber music, and some musical theater.

BAVA Summer Workshop

The Bay Area Vocal Academy (BAVA) Summer Workshop is for young (advanced middle-schoolers and high schoolers) performers looking to immerse themselves in the art of singing. Artists will learn vocal technique, movement and stagecraft, score preparation/study, vocal repertoire, and some foreign language diction. Our classically based singing training covers Art Song, Opera, and Musical Theater. Our expert faculty will lead voice lessons, piano coachings, and seminars on all aspects of preparing a song or scene.

Advanced Suzuki Institute at Stanford University

Masterclass, Technique class, Repertoire class, Orchestra class, Chamber music class, Liberated Performer coaching, Suzuki Teacher-training classes, Parent talks, Elective classes: Dalcroze, Jazz, Rock, Improv, History/Aural skills, Viola for violinists.

Advanced Suzuki Institute at Stanford University

Private Lessons

The Alameda String Academy is a music school conveniently located in the heart of Alameda offering high quality instruction in violin, viola, cello and guitar, with a particular emphasis on chamber music.

Our goal is to provide more than “just lessons.” Our talented faculty work hard to create a real community of musicians where students enjoy their music, play together in groups, and perform for each other in a kind, supportive and challenging environment.