Take the guess work out of it and let us recommend which music instrument is best suited for your young child. Here are our top 3 choices!
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When Should I Start Music Lessons?
This blog will explain when your child is ready for private music lessons and how to supplement music education at home when they are still too young.
Cello Student Of The Month, August 2026: Jaden Z.
This month, SMMC celebrates Jaden Z. for earning the Student of the Month award for August 2026! The cello is a large instrument relative to the player. One positions the Read More
Piano Student Earns Two 3rd Place Finishes!
San Marino Music Center is extremely proud of it’s piano student, Lavinia A. for earning a 3rd place finish in two separate competitions this summer! On July 19th, Lavinia participated Read More
Piano Student Earns 2nd Place At Piano Competition
Congratulations to piano student Jack E. for earning a second place finish in the Pacific Stars International Piano Competition!
Trombone Student Of The Month, May 2026
SMMC would like to congratulate trombone student Scarlett Y. for earning the “Student Of The Month” award for May 2026. Scarlett has been taking lessons with SMMC since June 2024. Read More
Ukulele Student of the Month, April 2026
Congratulations to Ava on her quick progress and developing love of music!
Violin Student Of The Month, March 2026
SMMC would like to congratulate violin student Alexander G. for earning the “Student Of The Month” award for March 2026. Alexander has been taking violin lessons with SMMC since June Read More
Saxophone Student Of The Month, February 2026
SMMC would like to congratulate saxophone student Mason Y. for earning the “Student Of The Month” award for February 2026. Mason has been taking saxophone lessons with SMMC since October Read More
Piano Student of the Month, January 2026
Piano students who have been taking lessons for a few years start to come across new challenges. Musically speaking, these challenges deal with dynamics, phrasing and improving technique. Dynamics are Read More
Guitar Student of the Month, December 2025
Guitar lessons are in high demand at our Center. The instrument’s popularity cannot be denied whether you are talking about lessons for young beginners or adults. There is a familiar Read More
Piano Student of the Month, November 2025
Piano is a wonderful instrument that takes time and dedication to learn to play well. Intermediate to advanced level music involves learning techniques that take years to develop. Before a Read More