Music School in Cupertino, CA

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Classes

Music Exploration
Music exploration class

Music Exploration Class

Introductory to Music
With Sarah Newman

Location: Be Natural Music Cupertino

For 4-8 Years Old: Mondays, from 5:15 PM - 6:05 PM

Introduce your child to a natural way to explore sound and music with piano, voice, handbells, percussion, ukulele, and even harp!

Classes will be held in our main stage room, where students will sing, play a variety of instruments, and write simple songs. Recital every season.

Sarah Newman has ten years of experience teaching young children with enthusiasm. Parents love her approach, informed by her training in child development, music theory, and sound healing.

  • Ongoing classes; year-round
  • Meets once a week
  • Limit 10 children (minimum 3)
  • Flat-rate Pricing: $199 per month
    • Includes class materials
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Rainbow & Handbells Choir
Rainbow and handbells choir

Rainbow and Handbells Choir

With Sarah Pinck

Learn to sing and play your favorite songs in a group environment with handbells!

Class is great for kids who love signing and may know piano but not required

6 - 10years
Monday’s 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Scholarships available!!!
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Guitar Group Class
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Group Guitar Class

Learn the skills you need to play Rock N Roll, Pop and Jazz!

Location: Be Natural Music Cupertino

Ages: 10 & Up

For beginning guitar players

Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing any style of music.

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"Kids @ Heart" Adult Band
Young at heart adult band class

Young at Heart Adult Band Class

With Curtis Wallace

Band Setting for Adults
Weekly Classes (year-round)
Play Live shows!
Play Cover Songs!
Scholarships Available!!!
Tuesday 6:15pm - 7:10pm
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Be Natural Music Introduces

Just Be
Just Breath
Sound Healing

by Certified Sound Healer Sarah Newman

Enjoy the restorative power of a sound bath combined with guided meditation, perfect for easing work stress and setting yourself up for a great night's sleep.

  • Ongoing weekly classes every month.
  • Drop-in Class: $60 per session
  • Monthly Package: $200 per month (4 sessions)
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Prices

Weekly 30 Rocker (Flat-rate) 4 30 min Once per week ($76.25) $305/mo
Weekly 45 Rocker (Flat-rate) 4 45 min Once per week ($93.75) $375/mo
Weekly 60 Rocker (Flat-rate) 4 60 min Once per week ($112.50) $450/mo
Weekly 90 Rocker (Flat-rate) 4 90 min Once per week ($137.50) $550/mo
Biweekly 30 Jammer 2 30 min Twice per month ($87.50) $175/mo
Biweekly 45 Jammer 2 45 min Twice per month ($100.00) $200/mo
Biweekly 60 Jammer 2 60 min Twice per month ($120.00) $240/mo
Spot 30 1 30 min One-time spot lesson ($90.00) $90.00
Spot 45 1 45 min One-time spot lesson ($110.00) $110.00
Spot 60 1 60 min One-time spot lesson ($125.00) $125.00
Group Classes (Flat-rate) 4 50 min Once per week ($49.75) $199.00
RRB Classes (Flat-rate) 4 55 min Once per week ($45.00) $180.00

Registration Fee for All Classes:

One-time payment of $50.00 per student

Flat rate - Add a family member to a Private Lesson

$225 per month for a 60-minute lesson
$275 per month for a 90-minute lesson

Any missed lessons require 24-hour notice. Makeup lessons are available under certain circumstances.

 

Half Month Tuition: 2 Lessons per Month

Both lessons must be scheduled within the month you are paying for.  Contact the Office Manager for scheduling.

$120 per additional member for a 60-minute lesson

One-Time “SPOT” Lesson = 1 lesson

$65 per additional member for a 60-minute lesson

THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS OR REFUNDS FOR MISSED GROUP CLASSES AND RRB CLASSES.

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RRB POLICY
2025 School Year Calendar
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Music Lessons

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Vocal Lessons

Be Natural Music is where aspiring and young vocalists can find the tools they need to learn the fundamentals of singing.

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Ukulele Lessons

With the ukulele, the sky’s the limit! In our student-tailored lessons, you can learn a variety of music styles & genres.

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Guitar Lessons

Our team of professional guitar instructors at Be Natural Music would love to work with you and help you get started.

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Harp Lessons

We offer private lessons on a wide variety of instruments, including the Celtic harp. Our teachers guide students every step of the way.

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Bass Lessons

We offer bass lessons for all skill levels and ages. We are here to transform your passion for playing the bass guitar into a reality.

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Jazz & Rock Piano Lessons

Here at Be Natural Music, we offer a wide range of keyboard lessons to help you on your way!

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Saxophone Lessons

If you have always desired to become a successful saxophonist, Be Natural Music is offering you the opportunity to learn from the best.

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Drum Lessons

At Be Natural Music, we offer drum lessons for all skill levels, including drum lessons for kids and beginners.

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Be Natural Music Cupertino Staff

Matthew pinck

Matthew Pinck

Music Director | Rock Band Teacher
Matt, fondly known as "Yoga Matt" on stage, has collectively studied music since the age of five and has been teaching in Santa Cruz County since 1998. Among his arsenal of music expertise are: guitar, vocals, bass, composition, piano, and performance. His vast formal training has taken place in top schools, such as UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, and Cabrillo College, eventually earning his Bachelor Degree in Jazz Guitar from Skidmore College in New York. Over the years, Matt has gained much professional experience performing in Jazz, Funk & Rock bands, as well as performing solo. Matt & his wife Sarah also love to busk the streets of numerous cities throughout the world, from Hawaii to Newfoundland to the western European cities of Amsterdam, Belgium, Paris, London, Edinburgh and Dublin! Matt takes a unique and creative approach to teaching that engages students to bring out their best stage performance & skills!
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Sarah Newman

Music Instructor for Piano, Voice, Choir, Harp, Recorder, Clarinet & Saxophone | Rock Band Teachers (In-Person & Remote)
Sarah has been playing saxophone for well over fifteen years and has been teaching for Be Natural Music since 2013. She studied music at UCSC, earning a Bachelors in Community Studies with a minor in Jazz. Sarah has a special talent for working with young children, developing special rhythm exercises and games, making learning music fun. Everyone adores Sarah! Sarah teaches Saxophone, vocals, piano and Harp. Sarah also specializes in song-writing. Her creativity helps young children come up with lyrics and melodies all on their own! She guides her students through basic song-writing technique, while encouraging their creativity. *Sarah is also a Certified Sound Therapist
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David Powell

Drums & Piano Instructor (In-Person & Remote)
David grew up in Kentucky taking piano lessons at a young age. He grew up playing classical piano, but in his teen years found a new love; Rock 'n Roll. That's when he realized he wanted to learn the drums and move to California! David went to San Jose State getting his Masters in music performance specializing in percussion. For the past couple decades, he's played in some amazing bay area jazz and rock bands. His energy and excitement for music goes unmatched. David still performs, though his tour days are behind him. He now focuses his energy towards teaching. From beginning-advanced piano to music theory to beginning-advanced drums; this guy can do it all!
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Brian Hermosillo

Guitar Teacher
Brian has been a part of the Bay Area Metal/Punk/Garage Rock music scene since the mid 1980s. Mostly self-taught, he has been playing guitar since he was 13. He was born in San Jose,Ca. but he spent the first 9 years of the 21st century living in Minneapolis,Minnesota and was an active member of the music scene there as well, playing in bands and recording other artists using his home analog studio 8 track reel to reel. Brian has toured with his bands all over the world including a few trips to Italy, Germany,France,Spain,the Netherlands and Japan. Brian is a record collector and owner of the former record shop Undefeated Records in Santa Cruz. Although guitar is his main love, Brian is a multi-instrumentalist and most recently has picked up playing the banjo for fun. Brian has taught several kids to play guitar,bass,and drums over the years and is excited to teach guitar again.
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Curtis Wallace

Vocal and Guitar Teacher
I'm Curtis Wallace, a San Jose native, and I've been a musician practically my whole life. I was introduced to music by my parents at a young age- my mom is an operatic singer and piano player, and my dad plays blues and rock guitar. I started singing and playing piano when I was around 8 years old, and I picked up the guitar at 11. I was influenced by a wide variety of rock and punk music, and early on I learned to play mostly by trying to figure out songs by ear, later on with lessons. I gained experience by playing guitar and singing in bands that played shows frequently, and we toured across the U.S. with acts such as The Story So Far, Real Friends, Modern Baseball, and many others. We also had the amazing opportunity to do a full tour in Japan, playing 9 shows in various cities there, as well as opening a show for Green Day at South by Southwest in Austin. I believe that playing music is something that anyone can learn if you are passionate about it, and if you can dedicate some time to doing it as something you love, it can lead to opportunities and things you wouldn't have thought possible.
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Juliana Tarter

Guitar, Piano, Ukulele & Bass Instructor
Juliana is a California Bay Area multi instrumentalist best known for her work as a guitarist. She gained interest in guitar after listening to Randy Rhoads, who became a major influence on her playing and outlook on music. She has been playing guitar and performing for 15+ years. Some highlights include being mentored by Delores and Kelle Rhoads, playing lead guitar for Queen tribute band The Killer Queens at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go and the NAMM convention in SoCal, writing original music for and performing with her bands Crimes of Passion and Vegan Vulture Club, playing live on KFOX radio, opening for the Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller, playing solo shows opening for the Misfits and Michael Schenker, and becoming an endorsed artist with Jackson Guitars and Clayton Picks. Juliana holds a BA of Music degree from SJSU where she studied jazz guitar with Rick Vandivier, and played bass for several ensembles. She also studied classical guitar at De Anza College, and studied rock, metal, and jazz guitar privately with Ry Kihn.
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Ian Ridsdale

Drum & Hand Percussion Instructor
Percussionist, teacher, and radio DJ Ian Ridsdale has been playing drums and percussion for nearly twenty years. Having started playing drums at a young age, Ian branched out into other percussion instruments during his time playing in his high school marching band and wind ensemble. He also played drums and other percussion instruments in the Laguna Beach Concert Band, Synergy Drum Corps, and the San Clemente Jazz Band in Orange County, CA. These instruments include concert snare, bass drum, marching tenors, marimba, tympani, triangle, and other assorted percussion instruments. During his time as an undergrad at Cal Poly, SLO, he played congas in the Cal Poly Jazz band under the direction of Paul Rinzler. While he lived in San Luis Obispo, Ian played drums in several rock bands, recording an EP and performing at the Shabang Music Festival. Since then, Ian has graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching from UC Irvine and taught English in middle school in high school, in addition to drums and percussion.
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Michael Bragg

Administrative Assistant & RRB Coordinator
Michael fell in love with Music from the age of 10 years old, watching his Father perform live shows and play with various bands around the Bay Area. He started to learn the Bass Guitar and started his own band by the age of 12 years. During his early years he learned how to read music playing the clarinet in middle school band as well as teaching the clarinet to beginners. He continues to play with the same band he helped form to this day and has over 20 years of experience in playing live music all over the country. His live music career music background is in mainly Punk Rock and Metal but has a passion for all forms of music.
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Tina Masuda

Cupertino Office Manager
An east coast native, Tina is an accomplished accountant and operations manager with a Bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco. With many years of experience in the field, Tina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Be Natural Music community. When not managing a busy office, Tina enjoys practicing guitar, indulging in video games, and is an avid fan of horror fiction. "Music can change the world because it can change people." - Bono
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Lucas Banks

Guitar, Piano & Beg. Drum Instructor
Music has always been a huge part of Lucas' life. Growing up in Cupertino, he began playing piano at age 5 and guitar at age 10, inspired by the Rock Band video game. Since then, he has written, produced and published his own music and enjoys playing live whenever he can. Lucas' passion for performing grew during his time spent in Murcia, Spain, where he performed weekly at open mics and collaborated with other local artists. His fun-loving, encouraging energy makes his students feel comfortable right away and excited to come back and learn each week. Lucas believes that each student can enjoy learning how to harness their talent and experience the magic that playing instruments can bring!
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John Wallace

Drum Instructor
John Wallace is a dedicated drummer, audio engineer, and live event professional who brings a well-rounded perspective to music education by combining technical expertise with real-world performance experience. With a deep understanding of rhythm, dynamics, and technique, John helps students develop their skills while sharing insights from his work in live sound engineering and event production. John’s experience in professional audio setups and live performances allows him to teach not only drumming fundamentals but also how to adapt and thrive in real-world musical settings. Passionate about inspiring students, John strives to help them grow as musicians and build confidence both on stage and in the studio.
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What People Are Saying About Us Online

Excellent 5 Based on 33 reviews and ratings based on Google and Facebook.

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Austin Shaw

BeNat is amazing. The kids not only learn a ton but have a great time doing it. I've seen my son grow in confidence not only with his instrument but in life as well. He’s also made some great friends in the program.

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Jenny Wiley

We have had a fabulous 5 years with Be Natural Music. My son has learned to play and perform a wide range of songs, including some originals, and has developed a livelong love of musicianship. Thank you to Matt, Sarah, and many of the other great teachers at Be Natural Music!

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Music Styles

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Rock

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Jazz

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Funk

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Classical

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Blues

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Metal

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Reggae

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Private Lessons, an audition is not necessary. For our Real Rock Band program, though, an audition is an absolute.

If you have a poster to share with us we will sometimes put them up on our windows!

It is strongly recommended for any instrument you wish to take lessons in to have that same instrument available to you at home to practice! That being said, we house drumsets & keyboards here at our school for students taking lessons on those instruments; on all other instruments students are required to bring their own.

Absolutely! Just let the Office Manager know that you are only interested in a specific duration of lessons, whether they be for only a month or only two months.

Our school offers twice-monthly tuition.

Now Serving in-Person & Online Classes

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Story of Be Natural Music, Cupertino, CA

Be Natural Music has expanded to our new facility in Cupertino, California. Featuring  9 lesson rooms, a pro shop, a performance stage for concerts, clinics, camps, and a music playroom for tots!

BNM offers private music lessons, Real Rock & Jazz  Band classes, workshops, group classes, and music camps in Cupertino, CA.

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