Why San Diego Hope School of Music is your #1 choice for music lessons
The San Diego Hope School of Music has been trusted for its supreme rank of professional and warm hearted teachers in the region. We have the highest ratio of school faculties who graduated from the top 10 music conservatories and universities from U.S and China with master degrees. Many teachers have taught over 1,000 students from the ages 4 to adult. Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, electric & acoustic Guitar, Voice & Sining, Violin, Viola, Cello, Saxophone, Flute,Trumpet,Trombone,Harmony Road Music,String Ensemble and Music Theory, all taught under one roof.
Winners of more music awards than any other music school in the Rancho Bernardo!

The San Diego Hope School of Music Students have won more awards than any other music schools in Rancho Bernardo. Students come from as far as Irvine to study at the San Diego Hope School of Music.
Instruments:

We teach Piano, Guitar, Voice, Singing, Flute, Saxophone, Violin, Viola & Cello, Ensemble, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone and Music Theory Lessons
1. Piano, Guitar, Voice, Singing, Flute, Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Cello, Ensemble, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone and Music Theory. We are equipped with top brand instruments in studios such as Boston/Steinway baby grand piano or 5 figure priced demo instruments for learning!

We are the only school in Rancho Bernardo that offers top brand baby grand pianos and other demo instruments that cost tens of thousands of dollars. Your ear can have a chance to be trained to inhabit the world class sound quality which is crucial to understand and appreciate classical music.
2. Most qualified teaching faculty in San Diego

We invest heavily on our 13 fabulous teachers for you. Besides the basic credential of college music degrees and professional experiences, we have the highest ratio of school faculties who graduated from the top 10 music conservatories and universities from the U.S and China with master degrees. To some extent, a doctor degree of music is not a surprise. With their supreme knowledge, masterful demo performance, and the love of music, you child can be inspired instantly. In addition to their supreme teaching credentials, our teachers CARE about you. They have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and are dedicated to teach you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lesson. They are eager to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. We are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs.
3. In Studio, In home, On line lessons, the widest and flexible range of music lesson venues and times available!

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
4. An inevitable track record of supreme music education.

Visit our testimonial page to see what our students are saying. The School has a proven track record of offering quality music, piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, singing, woodwinds, brass instrument and other lessons in San Diego, California year round. Our mission is teaching music lessons trusted by over 1,000 families.
5. Free Big Brother & Sister Practice Tutor Program available!

Through years of music teachings, we found kids learn well and practice more with their friend or an older kid of a role model. We are the only school in San Diego creates and provides a FREE Big Brother or Sister Practice Tutor Program for assisting your kid to practice at your home or online with a first come first serve basis.
6. The Sound of Hope International Music Festival in conjunction with Hope Music Foundation.

Hope School of Music is the host of the none profit event of SOHIMF in conjunction of Hope Music Foundation. Cash awards and medals are given to the participants to encourage their music learning and performances. It is a great showcase and encouragement for kids to play music. It levels in a full scale, therefore it not only give the encouragement to the beginners but also promotes the talent truly represented the San Diego’s highest music performance standard.
7. 2 music recitals and other community service performances, master classes available throughout the year!

Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in these events.
8. Music Teacher Association California merit certificate test prep available.

We provide the preparation for the students to take and pass the MTAC merit certificate test based on the students’ progress.
9. Trophies, certificates and awards to celebrate achievement.

We give our students the opportunity to earn special trophies and certificates for passing musical tests, playing recitals and the star student of the month. The smiles of the awardees are priceless!
10. Student Membership

We are the only music school in San Diego that offers students’ membership to have free transfer to lessons of a different instrument, free tutor, or free registration for a returning student. It offers student discount on music books, instruments and accessories as well.
11. Early morning and lunch time lessons for home schoolers, retirees, college students and working professionals.

We offer lessons as early as 10:00 a.m. and we see many students between the hours of 11 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are a home school parent, retiree, college student or working professional who has a flexible schedule, take advantage of our early morning and lunch time lesson spots.
12. Located at Rancho Bernardo in the heart of 4S Ranch.

Due to its central location, our school is convenient to all areas of Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquidos, Carmel Valley, Poway and Escondido. Close to our school, you will find great shopping, dining and the quaint neighborhood village of 4S Commons.
13. Month to Month lessons.

The school does not require semester minimums for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis.

If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only enjoy teaching students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.

14. Group lessons are available to strengthen and maximize the results of private lesson.

We are using the group lesson method to provide sharing, interaction, peer models, team works, social, friendship for your kids’ music growth. These are the benefits that private lessons are unreachable.

Meet the Director

The ability to play an instrument or sing beautifully offers a lifetime benefits. Music lessons also foster a student’s personal, social, and academic development. The San Diego Hope School of Music has made substantial investments in our facilities and elite faculties to provide an uplifting human resources and environment designed to foster creativity, confidence and joy.

If you’ve been told you are tone deaf or uncoordinated, I’m here to inform you that everyone can improve their musical skills. As a musician, author and music teacher, I've witnessed thousands of students transform their lives in ways they never imagined possible. We make it our mission to help San Diego students explore and develop their talents, wherever their curiosity and interests lead them.

Stanley Wang
Founder and Director
San Diego Hope School of Music

Testimonials

Ivan Li

My 11 year old son has been learning violin from Stanley since he was 5. Stanley is an excellent teacher and mentor with highly professional performing skills and comprehensive knowledge of music. He encourages student to understand meanings of each passage, pay attention to harmonies and structures of the music and push you to do your utmost best with every piece. Stanley always provides different opportunities for student to perform on music concerts, festivals and competitions to practice their performing skills and build up confidence. We feel great fortunate of having Stanley as our violin teacher!

Ivan Li

Timothy Kinsey

Dear Stanley,

You have been an important part of our family for almost 12 years! We are grateful to have you as Tim’s teacher and that you have helped him develop his musical talent and contributed to the amazing young man he has become. Thank you for all  you’ve done these many years. 

Love,

Margaret, Mark, Andrew and Timoth

Timothy Kinsey

Arysse

2016-04-19 21.44.26Dear Mr. Stanley,

Merry Christmas and Happy New year! I really like to practice more violin the next year. 🙂

 

Love, Arysse

 

Arysse

Jonathan Boyle

2016-04-19 14.55.02Dear Mr Wang,

I have had a great experience in being your student these past eight years. You have given me the precious gift of music, and I am forever grateful for that. I will continue to play the violin and I will never forget the lessons that I have  learned from you. 

Best wishes!

Jonathan Boyle

Jonathan Boyle

Aoi Goto

2016-04-19 21.45.01Mr. Wang,

Thank you for the past years that you have been a great teacher to me. During those years, I learned to love music more and I will definitely continue to play the violin throughout my life. Thank you so much!

Your Student,

Aoi Goto

 

Aoi Goto

Upcoming Events

Nov. 9th, 2019: Hope International Music Festival