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Something exciting is coming this Fall!
The Next Evolution of Early Childhood Music at New Mozart
A richer and more comprehensive musical foundation for young children
Created by Director Christine Shin, this original program is the culmination of over two decades of experience in early childhood music education and 37 years of experience in piano and vocal pedagogy.
Introducing
AMADEUS WAY
Amadeus Explorers I & II (Ages 3–4)
Amadeus Musicians I & II (Ages 5–6)
Would you stop your child from speaking until they could read?
Then why do we teach music this way?
Our new program developed by Director Christine Shin is changing that.
More FUN
More MOVEMENT
More CREATIVITY
More SINGING
More PIANO
Launching This Fall!
FREE DEMO INFO COMING SOON
Starting Fall 2026, we will offer two piano based early childhood programs.
AMADEUS WAY reflects New Mozart’s own approach to early childhood music, combining years of teaching experience with a dynamic, immersive learning environment. All classes will be taught by Director Christine.
HARMONY ROAD remains a trusted program that has helped many children begin their musical journey.
Unmatched Teacher Training in Early Childhood Music
There is no other early childhood music program in the Bay Area that matches the level of preparation required of New Mozart’s teachers. Both our Amadeus and Harmony Road instructors complete formal training and certification PLUS a full 18 week semester supervised internship under a master teacher before leading their own classes.
Our program is also personally overseen by Director Christine Shin who brings decades of early childhood music, piano, and vocal pedagoy experience.
Come & Experience New Mozart's Innovative, Piano based Music Classes for Children as Young as Three Years of Age.
“This has been one of the most important activities my daughter has participated in over the past year which has contributed positively to her overall self-esteem, love for music and development of her internal understanding of her own creativity and imagination.”
“I have been a student at the New Mozart School of Music for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful to all of the teachers and staff who in many ways have watched me grow up… I know for certain that whatever I do in the future, music will remain an integral part of my life. I am so thankful to my parents for connecting me to this musical world and to New Mozart for giving me the foundation to truly become a musician.”
“I am a professional, classically trained singer who has performed regularly at the New York Metropolitan Opera for the past 10 years...I have spent a lot of time in music classes for my young daughters, and The New Mozart School of Music is ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE in its approach to teaching music to young children...
unlike other classes, every song and game is building a solid foundation, teaching the language of music that can be applied to any form of music that a child will undertake in the years to come...
I am thrilled and happy that my children have access to these classes at such a young age. We are so fortunate to have this amazing school in our community.”
Since 2005, New Mozart has delighted thousands of families with our early childhood music program
New Mozart Composers
In Amadeus Way, Young Students Become Composers
New Mozart Pianists
Christine’s student Jonathon (5) plays
Jingle Bells in the key of C Major with both hands
Christine’s student Jessica (5 in the video) plays
Lightly Row & Long Long Ago here using Alberti Bass style of accompaniment in the left hand.
Christine’s student, Melanie Clark (age 5) performs Fiddler Fiddler and her own composition, "My Ballon"
Christine’s studentEmma (6) performs Minuet in G by J.S. Bach
In Amadeus Way, Young Children Become Pianists!
New Mozart Complete Musicians
In Amadeus Way, Young Children Become Well-Rounded Musicians!
Every Class Includes:
Solfege Singing
Rhythmic Activities
Moving to Music
Ear Training
Keyboard Repertoire
Note Reading
Keyboard Harmony
Creative Activities and Composing
And Best of All,
We Always Have a Lot of Fun!!!
Sing-Alongs with Ms. Christine at Recitals
Developmentally Sound
Age Appropriate Classes
AMADEUS EXPLORERS
ages 3-4
AMADEUS MUSICIANS
ages 5-6
Amadeus Way Graduates Succeed
The education children receive in our program has a lasting impact on their musical future.
Christine’s notable students have won numerous awards, performed on stages in Europe and US and have gone on to become professional musicians.
Many of our most talented private lesson students are graduates of our early childhood program. Here are just a few examples.
Christine’s student, Claire, joined us when she was just 3 years old. After completing our early childhood program at age 5, she continued her piano study with the late Dr. Alexander. She studied 16 years with us. She won numerous competitions and is now off to Yale this fall! We couldn't be prouder and will miss her dearly. Congratulations Claire! Go here to read more.
Singing the role of Arminda in Mozart’s “La finta giardiniera”
Christine’s student, Nia, is an accomplished soprano who has performed on stages in Europe, the U.S., and Mexico. Her musical journey began right here at New Mozart in early childhood music program, commuting weekly from her home in Berkeley. Read our interview with her here.
See Christine’s student, Bartholomew, perform at the New Mozart Honors Recital
Talented pianist Bartholomew is a graduate of our early childhood program.
Bartholomew placed 2nd place at the US Open Music Competition.
He passed level 8 of Carnegie Hall Royal Achievement Program.
He gave a full length solo piano recital at the Recital Hall, Santa Clara University on June 24th playing Rachmaninoff, Bach, Chopin, Grieg, his own composition & more.
For 3 years in a row, he received scholarship to attend the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp.
See Christine’s student, Angelina, perform Not for the Life of Me at the New Mozart Winter Recital
Angelina is a talented singer/actress who began her musical study in our early childhood program. She currently takes voice lessons with Teacher Diane.
She appeared on Bravo, Nickelodeon, and numerous theatre productions.
Palo Alto Weekly featured her in an article. Go here to read.
Through our innovative approach, we teach our students to understand music intuitively & creatively without sacrificing the formal aspects of music education.
Articles for Parents Written by Our Experts
“Teacher Christine is an excellent teacher! She puts all her passion in every class she teaches. It’s really hard for 6-year-old boys to take an hour music class and never get bored. But Christine has successfully accomplished The Mission Impossible. My twin boys love the classes!
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Christine with her family in 2006
New Mozart’s early childhood program is led by Christine Shin, founder and director of New Mozart School of Music. Christine has extensive training in early childhood music education methodologies, including Dalcroze (Juilliard School, New York), Orff (Mozarteum, Salzburg), and Kodály (Holy Names), in addition to her classical piano and vocal background. She has been teaching music since 1989 and has served for many years as Chair of the Palo Alto branch of the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Read her full bio here.
At the very moment that a child is born, parents are often at awe with the sudden presence of a new creation, so perfect and full of potential. Their instinctive feeling for their child’s vast potential is mirrored by an amazing transformation that the child will go through during the first few years of his/her life to begin fulfilling that potential.