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About New Mozart School of Music
New Mozart School of Music teaches private music lessons and group classes from a building at 2100 El Camino Real, Suite C, in Palo Alto. The school says it has served the Palo Alto community since 1989. It describes its home as a new class A building in College Terrace near Stanford University, with 17 classrooms and a performance space. The website also mentions more than one Palo Alto location but does not give a second address, so ask when you call.
The school lists nearly 40 teachers and says eight of them hold doctorate degrees. Teacher biographies are on a separate page of its website. Students come from Palo Alto and from nearby cities including Menlo Park, Redwood City, Los Altos and Mountain View, according to the school.
A note on the address: OpenStreetMap lists the school at "2100 West El Camino Real." The school's own website gives 2100 El Camino Real, Suite C, Palo Alto, which is the address we use.
Programs
Private lessons
Private lessons are the core of the school. The website lists piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, French horn and voice. Lessons run year-round and students can join at any time. The school gives the age range as 4 to 99 in its main text and 5 to 99 in its menu.
Early childhood classes
For ages 3 to 6, the school runs group programs called Amadeus and Harmony Road. Each class, the school says, includes solfege, rhythm, ear training, keyboard and composing. The school offered a free Harmony Road preview in October 2026.
Group singing
For the Love of Singing is a group class for ages 5 to 10 that focuses on vocal harmony and ear training. The school calls it a no-pressure class for both new and experienced singers.
Recitals, exams and performances
Students perform in recitals at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, SCU Recital Hall and the Palo Alto Art Center. The school also prepares students for music assessments, listing NATS, Certificate of Merit, RCM, ABRSM, ASTA, Guild and Carnegie Hall Achievement programs.
Some students travel for concerts. The school reports that its students performed at the Musikverein in Vienna in July 2024 and at Carnegie Hall in July 2025. In 2026 they performed in Heidelberg and at Solti Hall in Budapest. A summer 2027 concert at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is planned.
How to enroll
- Trial lesson. The school offers a 30-minute trial lesson and says it is free if you enroll. Sign up through the private lesson enrollment page on its website.
- Spring 2027. Enrollment for spring 2027 private lessons and For the Love of Singing opened on October 26, 2026.
- Billing. Lessons are month to month with no long-term commitment. Tuition is on the school's tuition page.
- Contact. Call 650-324-2373 or text 408-520-1585. The website posts office hours, but two sections give different times, so call to confirm before you drop in.
Who it suits
The range of programs means the school can take a child from a first group class at age 3 through private lessons and formal exams in the teenage years. Adults are welcome too, since the private lesson age range runs to 99. Families who want a structured path with recitals and assessments will find those built in. Students who simply want to play for fun can take month-to-month lessons without signing up for exams.
Tips for families
Ask about trial lessons, teacher availability and age guidelines before you commit, especially for younger children choosing between private lessons and a group class. If your child is preparing for a Certificate of Merit or ABRSM exam, ask which teachers work with that program. The school's website also has parent articles on home practice, early childhood music and performance anxiety.
The school is on El Camino Real at the edge of College Terrace. Our College Terrace guide covers the neighborhood. Our live music guide lists concerts around Palo Alto for students who want to hear more music.
Location and getting there
New Mozart is at 2100 El Camino Real, Suite C, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
What is nearby
- Real Produce International Market, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Electric Bike Center, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, firm, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Shell, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Village Flower Shoppe, store, under 0.1 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
- Peers Park, 0.4 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.4 mi
Other classes, tutoring and learning nearby: Learnika Language and Tutoring Center (under 0.1 mi); AJ Tutoring (0.1 mi); Best in Class Education Center (0.1 mi); The Coder School (0.3 mi). Browse the full classes, tutoring and learning list.
Before you go
- Ask about trial classes, schedules and age requirements before you enroll.
- Many programs fill early for summer and fall terms. Sign up well ahead if timing matters.
- Check the refund and makeup class policy when you register.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against New Mozart School of Music official website. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is New Mozart in Palo Alto?
New Mozart is at 2100 El Camino Real, Suite C, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
What instruments does New Mozart teach?
The school lists piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, French horn and voice. Viola and French horn appear in different parts of its website, so confirm availability for those two when you enroll.
What ages does New Mozart School of Music teach?
Private lessons are for ages 4 to 99 according to the school's website, though its menu says 5 to 99. Group early childhood classes start at age 3 and the For the Love of Singing class is for ages 5 to 10.
Do you have to sign a long contract at New Mozart?
No. The school says there is no long-term commitment and that lessons are billed month to month. Students can join private lessons at any time of year.