Early Childhood Music
-Classes for infants and toddlers with caregiver
-Improve fine & gross motor skills
-Bond with caregiver
-Develop expressive & receptive language skills
-Improve management of emotions
-Encourage teamwork
-Build self-confidence and self-esteem
Group Piano Lessons
-Group piano classes for 4 year olds: 40-minutes once per week
-Group piano classes for 5 year olds:
40-minutes once per week: now enrolling Tuesdays at 3:30, Contact for Details
-Supplemental group piano duo or trio classes available for students taking regular weekly private lessons. These classes focus only on duet or trio piano repertoire.
Private Piano Lessons
-Beginners through advanced levels, ages five through adult, 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons once per week.
-Piano lessons encourage creativity, improve reading comprehension and math skills, improve rhythm and coordination, expand cultural knowledge, reduce stress and anxiety, and strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Meet the Teacher
Ms. Garcia brings her love for teaching music and working with children and adults to Modesto and Sonora.
Kerry Garcia, MA, MT-BC, is a piano teacher and board-certified music therapist. Before relocating to sunny California, Ms. Garcia taught all piano students at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in Jackson, Wisconsin, and at St. Peter Catholic School in Slinger, Wisconsin. She taught piano and early childhood music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and also served on the music therapy faculty. Through the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Ms. Garcia worked with oncology patients at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was also privileged to work with children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Ms. Garcia is a church musician and collaborative pianist for soloists and ensembles. Ms. Garcia earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Alverno College, and Master of the Arts from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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Group Piano &
Early Childhood Music Classes
Group Piano Classes
Group piano lessons are so much fun! Learn through games and traditional repertoire while engaging with your peers.
Beginning piano classes for:
-4 year olds; please contact for class times
-5 year olds; please contact for class times
-Middle school beginning piano ensemble classes. These classes are a supplement to regular individual lessons, and focus solely on ensemble/group piano repertoire.
Early Childhood Music Classes with a Caregiver
Music makes learning fun! Learn cooperative play, improve social skills, improve fine and gross motor skills, laugh and set your child up for a musical lifetime!Classes offered for:
– 3 to 12 months; please contact for class times
– 12 to 24 months; please contact for class times
– 30 to 36 months; please contact for class times
One on One Piano Instruction
Individual piano lessons, ages 5 through older adult, are tailored to each individual student. Ms. Garcia instructs neurotypical students as well as students with varying neurodiverse abilities who may need adaptive or non-traditional lessons. All are welcome!
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Student & Family Testimonials
I believe Ms. Garcia’s wide understanding of how students of all ages learn is what sets her apart from other instructors in all fields whom I have had for over 60 years.
Tim S.
My son has been a student of Ms. Garcia for almost 20 years. I have seen his talent, passion, and appreciation for music grow and thrive because of her hard work and dedication as a teacher. Ms. Garcia is patient, and kind, and develops a deep connection with her students. She understands students’ capabilities and works with each student to develop a unique educational plan to ensure they are successful. She is willing to take the time to provide individualized attention to each student and is extremely supportive.
Kelly S.
Kerry is extremely patient with my grandchildren, and they love and look forward to attending their piano and trumpet lessons every week!