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FRANK LONGAY, DIRECTOR
4701 PATRICK HENRY DRIVE, BLDG. 9
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95054
(408) 343-0933

Since 1983, the Longay Conservatory of Guitar has brought quality music education to the Santa Clara Valley. LCG offers a variety of educational opportunities for children, parents and teachers through the Suzuki approach as well as individual and small group instruction for adults and teens.

The Longay Conservatory of Guitar is dedicated to raising the potential of children through the Suzuki approach to music education. Our experience demonstrates that all children may achieve very high levels of musical ability in an enriched and motivating environment and that music and the arts cultivate a happier, more capable individual.

Students from 3 to 17 years old study music and the guitar with active family support. Curriculum activities include music skills, theory, sight-reading and instrumental technique. Performance opportunities are provided in monthly recitals, concerts and community presentations.

Our 2007, Spring Concert

Photo: Stephan Hoerold



saturday, august 2, 2008 at 12:00 noon

In the Suzuki approach, each child's musical journey is supported by a knowledgeable and loving "home teacher" who is well prepared to guide the child through the challenge of learning this wonderful and deeply expressive instrument.

a father shares his experiences...

A recent graduate from the parent education class has written a great article about his experience with the Suzuki approach as it applies to the guitar. We are honored by Tom Grubb's moving account of his musical moments with his daughter, Gillian. His article, Teach Your Parents Well, is available here for you to enjoy. We hope that his insights will provide you with a "parents" perspective.

Suzuki Spirit and
Compassion in Action

Ben an inspiration to us all

Ben, one of Mr. Longay's students helped remind us of the incredible impact that we all can make in aiding others in need. His love of guitar and his desire to help Iraqi children through his music is truly inspirational.

Ben has surpassed his goal of raising $10,000! He is not done in his ambitious effort for supporting this cause. Learn more about Ben’s on–going efforts.

Concert tickets
now available!

Concert Tickets to the William Kanengiser Concert and Master Class, the Celso Machado Concert as well as the Festival Showcase Concert are now available to the General Public! See the Concerts Page for more information and ticket purchase details on these events.



We are especially honored to be able to host the first ever festival devoted exclusively to Suzuki Guitar. This first–of–a–kind event will bring together teachers, students and their families from around the world.

We have developed a Festival web–site detailing the opportunities available for teachers, students and their families and on–line registration is now available!

You are also welcome to download a pdf "Save the Date in 2008" document to help you remember to include the festival in your plans for next summer.



Learn about our exciting events which include concerts, recitals, parent education as well as professional development offerings. Remember to check this page regularly.

Frank Longay awarded the Creative Learning Award

Article in American Suzuki Journal

At the Suzuki Association of the Americas' Teachers' Conference held last April, Mr. Longay was a recipient of the prestigious "Creating Learning Community Award." The recipients were featured in the American Suzuki Journal's latest publication. You can download a copy of the article about Mr. Longay's award.

For more information about the Creating Learning Community Award and the Suzuki Association of the Americas see their web-site at Suzuki Association of the Americas.



new video performances

We are very pleased to be able to present to you a number of recently published streaming Quicktime video clips of special performances of our students. These clips include selections by Mauro Giuliani and J. S. Bach. Please enjoy! High-speed internet access recommended.



Kristin Allen joins the teaching staff at LCG

Kristin Allen is a classical pianist and Orff-Schulwerk music educator. She began her piano studies at age 6 and continued her training at the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts. In 2001, she received her BA in piano performance from UC Santa Cruz. She also holds a teaching credential in music and Masters of Arts in education. She obtained her Orff-Schulwerk certification from Mills College. Kristin has attended master classes with Bobby McFerrin and world renowned Orff-Schulwerk master teacher, Doug Goodkin. Her interest in world music has lead to her involvement with Balinese and Brazilian music and dance. For more information about this talented musician and music educator, please look to her website.

You can read more about Kristin from our Staff page.





A New Home!

Longay Conservatory of Guitar

Our new home is centrally located, in the heart of the Silicon Valley, at 4701 Patrick Henry Bldg. 9, in Santa Clara.

The new building has been thoroughly remodeled to suit our growing needs. We are very excited about this incredible opportunity to provide expanded music education for all our families, as well as, be able to accommodate new families from Palo Alto, Mountain View, Fremont and other surrounding areas.



adult instruction

LCG enjoys a long standing tradition of offering outstanding instruction for the classical guitar. We are happy to offer instruction to adults. In addition to private lessons instruction is available to adults and teens in small groups of 3 to 4 students.


The success of the Suzuki Method relies heavily on thorough and organized professional development. Teacher Development is periodically offered at LGC and at locations throughout the US and abroad for those teachers who wish to pursue a career in the Suzuki approach as it applies to the guitar.



every child can! courses

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008

One of the most successful developments that has come out of the hard work of the Suzuki Association was the "Every Child Can!" course. This six hour course introduces Dr. Suzuki's philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, perspective teachers and others, this new course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.

professional development at lcg

Each year LCG offers a number of training opportunities including workshops and long-term courses in the Suzuki approach to guitar education. We will offer several training sessions during our International Suzuki Guitar Festival in July of 2008. The Festival web site is available to you with a full description of the 2008 Professional Development offerings.

north american workshops and institutes

Training is offered at centers around the world. Check this page frequently for listings of North American Suzuki Teacher Development Workshops at Institutes across the North America for the Summer of 2007.

lcg publications

PARENT GUIDE, LCG SUPER READERS & ENSEMBLE ARRANGEMENTS...

The Longay Conservatory of Guitar is pleased to make available this new offering which is tried and tested here at the LCG.

Our staff is dedicated to bringing the very best music education to your child. Learn about the teachers' qualifications and accomplishments.

This page contains everything you need to know to contact our school. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish further information. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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