About Us

WHO WE ARE

Bytes and Notes is a family-owned music school located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, California founded in 1997 by Lewis and Ann-Marie, the academy has grown from teaching just six initial students to enriching the lives of thousands of aspiring musicians across the Bay Area community

Comprehensive Music Programs
The school uses innovative techniques and diverse instructional strategies to teach students of all skill levels, starting from age five up through adulthood. Lessons are structured in both one-on-one (individual) and group dynamics across multiple disciplines:
    • Vocal Classes: Dedicated voice lessons and targeted vocal coaching.
    • Instrumental Training: Private instruction for piano, guitar, bass guitar, and drums.
    • Theatre & Arts: Immersive programs designed to build youth confidence and creative performance skills.

Community & Performance Focus
A core piece of the mission at Bytes and Notes is providing student performance opportunities and giving back to the community. They are well-known for hosting local community showcases, including local block parties for the annual Make Music San José celebration. The academy even trains students for major regional platforms, such as singing the National Anthem at San Jose Giants stadium games.
The “Bytes” Side of the Business
True to its unique name, the business balances its musical core with a dedicated technology branch. Alongside music education, they provide local commercial services including IT consulting, web design, and computer repair services.

STEP

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FREE YOUR MIND

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STEP

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HEALTHY NUTRITION

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STEP

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MAKE IT SENSE OF YOUR LIFE

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YOUR PEACE OF MIND

is priceless

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YOGA

CHERYL BASTARACHE

But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally.

FITNESS

MATT NOLLEY

But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally.

20 MINUTES FREE

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