San Francisco Gu-Zheng Music, 2557 Golden Rain Rd, Apt 7, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, US

Established in 1996 by Diane Kwan, this studio offers private lessons and group classes in piano, violin, cello, guitar, clarinet, flute, and voice. Kids from 3 to 15 can be enrolled and benefit from the nurturing environment. Most of the students are brought here by their parents so they can broaden their life experience and provide them with an outlet of creative expression. Some, in time, become part of the performing group and are successfully participating in competitions.