At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 53 Music Education companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Music Education Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Tunelark
Tunelark is an internet company that provides online music learning services.
Founder(s): Aaron Clayton-Dunn
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Online Portals
Follow:
Magic Instruments
High-tech musical instruments and software that make musical expression and music creation accessible to all.
Founder(s): Andrew Song, Brian Fan, Mark Liebman
Location: Marina Del Rey, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, Mobile Apps, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Software
Follow:
Kurslab
Kurslab is an online education platform bringing instructors and students together in a completely online environment.
Founder(s): Mustafa GENÇOĞLU
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Higher Education, Music Education, Personal Development, Training, Vocational Education
Follow:
Taction Enterprises
Music Technology – Midi Control – Capacitive Sensor technology.
Founder(s): Antti Peltomaa, Autumn Jackson, Esa Viirret, Janne Kekalainen, Jukka Louhivuori, Kalevi Louhivuori, Narinder Singh, Vesa Kupari
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Sensor, Software, Virtual Reality
Follow:
Oclef
Oclef is an education company creating software to help music teachers, parents and students to connect, learn and grow together.
Founder(s): Julian Toha, Phong Le
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music Education, Social Network
Follow:
Hooktheory
Hooktheory develops innovative tools to help people learn and teach music.
Founder(s):
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education
Follow:
Modacity
Mobile App
Founder(s): Andrea Nysen, Marc Gelfo
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Music, Music Education, Productivity Tools, Software
Follow:
Creator Arcade
Learn Electronic Dance Music alongside the world’s most popular DJ’s
Founder(s): Brock Luker, Chris Murphy
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: E-Learning, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Siavash Records
Siavash Records international Company’s
Founder(s): Siavash Shahsavari
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Brand Marketing, Internet Radio, Multi-level Marketing, Music, Music Education, Music Label, Music Streaming, Music Venues, Personal Branding
Follow:
California Symphony
California Symphony is a major music organization that organizes orchestra and educational programs.
Founder(s):
Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Performing Arts, Training
Follow:
Mirror, Mirror – Off the Wall Productions
Fueled by Fans, Gamers, & Artists, all of which get paid to play; Instant Idol™ is driven by social media to monetize music videos
Founder(s): John L. Coulson, John R. Horsting, Serge Stein
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, eSports, Gambling, Gamification, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Education, Music Streaming, Video, Video Games
Follow:
Guitar Zoom
Guitar Zoom provides online guitar training and courses for guitarists.
Founder(s):
Location: Poway, California, United States
Industries: Internet, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Marin Symphony
Marin Symphony is a cultural organization that offers classical music youth orchestra support, musical events & promotes musical studies.
Founder(s):
Location: San Rafael, California, United States
Industries: Communities, Events, Lifestyle, Music, Music Education, Social
Follow:
Pro Studio Live
Pro Studio Live is a music industry firm.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Music Streaming
Follow:
VoiceLessons
VoiceLessons is an online singing platform that delivers high quality online singing lessons.
Founder(s):
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Music, Music Education, Software
Follow:
Music Lifeboat
Making Music Education Accessible For Every Child
Founder(s): Dr. Brandon Bernstein, Julius Preite, Scott Loring, Terry Carter
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Gamification, Gaming, Mobile, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Performing Arts, Tutoring
Follow:
Musicians Institute
Musicians Institute stays abreast of the technological trends in offering academic excellence in the music and entertainment industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Ari’s Take
Ari’s Take is a music business education and artist advocacy company that offers a wide range of music training courses.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Training
Follow:
Tangible Instruments LLC
Tangible Instruments is the producer of Arpeggio, a mobile device for musical artists to create melodies.
Founder(s): Charlie Lesoine, Max Rosenzweig, Nicholas Morrow, Viktor Metelev
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Collaboration, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Follow:
Recording Connection
Recording Connection provides affordable, unique education models coupled with mentor-based programs.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music Education
Follow:
Music Research
Music Research is a marketing research firm that offers studies on music as well as organizing consumer-based record test surveys.
Founder(s):
Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Industries: Market Research, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Music Together
Music Together is grownups joyfully sharing songs, rhymes, movement, and instrument play, both in music class and in their daily lives.
Founder(s):
Location: Pleasanton, California, United States
Industries: Children, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Skip’s Music
Skip’s Music is a full-service music store.
Founder(s):
Location: Elk Grove, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Follow:
Virtual Sheet Music
Virtual Sheet Music offers digital sheet music and audio files to download for musicians.
Founder(s):
Location: Laguna Niguel, California, United States
Industries: Internet, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Los Angeles Ballet
Los Angeles Ballet offers two outstanding arts education outreach programs.
Founder(s): Colleen Neary, Julie Whittaker, Thordal Christensen
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music Education, Performing Arts, Training
Follow:
RhythmStrummer.com
RhythmStrummer.com offers online acoustic guitar lessons for beginners and intermediate players.
Founder(s): Steve Baughman
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Follow:
Studio West
Studio West is a media company that provides music production, audio restoration, video, events and training services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Events, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Virtuosos in Progress
Virtuosos in Progress is a non-profit with the mission of bringing classical music training to underprivileged children and teens.
Founder(s): Danica Radisic, Warren E. Peterson
Location: Marina Del Rey, California, United States
Industries: Children, Music Education, Non Profit, Vocational Education
Follow:
MusicProfessor
MusicProfessor is a provider of video-based online music education.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
TutorFish
TutorFish is the Next-Generation of Specialized Independent education.
Founder(s): Kevin Norman
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: EdTech, Education, Music Education, Primary Education, STEM Education
Follow:
Tritones
Tritones is a retail company that specializes in musical instruments distribution service.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Retail
Follow:
Hyde Street Studios
Hyde Street Studios is an American music recording studio that offers commercial voice recording services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Music Theory Shop
Innovative and unique music educational products featuring “Music Theory Staff Paper™”
Founder(s): Malia Jade Roberson
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Higher Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Glee Music Academy
Glee Music Academy is a music school.
Founder(s):
Location: Lake Forest, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Follow:
Zawinul Foundation For Achievement
Zawinul Foundation For Achievement is a nonprofit organization that provides fundraising and music exchange programs for students.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Funding Platform, Music Education, Non Profit
Follow:
Vallejo Symphony
Vallejo Symphony is an orchestra association that facilitates orchestral performance, pops, subscription concerts and music direction.
Founder(s):
Location: Vallejo, California, United States
Industries: Association, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Training
Follow:
Music Prodigy
Music Prodigy is a software and classroom solutions company.
Founder(s):
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Industries: E-Learning, Music, Music Education, Software
Follow:
Symbolium
Symbolium is a digital library of basic and extended techniques for contemporary classical music performers and composers.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Altos, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education
Follow:
Radio Ready PR
PR Firm utilizing todays music business for independent artists. Radio Ready PR Reviews, Radio Ready PR Success
Founder(s):
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Industries: Independent Music, Music, Music Education, Music Label, Music Streaming
Follow:
Allegro Music & Dance
Allegro Music and Dance School provides students with a comprehensive program centered around a complete musical education.
Founder(s):
Location: San Carlos, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Rhodes School of Music
Rhodes School of Music is offering lessons in piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, trumpet, voice, drums, and audio.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Guitar Lessons Oakland
We teach people how to play the guitar and we do it well!
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Music Education
Follow:
The Way of H
Rock Prodigy is a website that provides courses in music online.
Founder(s): Harold Lee, Tyson Butler
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Online Portals
Follow:
WePlay Music Online
WePlay Music Online is an institute that offers music education.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Music, Music Education
Follow:
Young Musicians Foundation
Young Musicians Foundation provides musical education and training for young and pre-professional musicians.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education, Training
Follow:
Sessions At The Loft
Sessions At The Loft is a social media management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Camarillo, California, United States
Industries: Digital Media, Music Education, Social Media Management
Follow:
Redwood Coast Children’s Chorus
Redwood Coast Children’s Chorus is an educational platform that specializes for music training.
Founder(s):
Location: Eureka, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Non Profit, Training
Follow:
Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles College of Music is a music school.
Founder(s):
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Education, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Follow:
Fancy Feet Dance Studio
Fancy Feet Dance Studio is the credentials and talent that bring a wide variety and creative artistry to the school.
Founder(s):
Location: Pacific Palisades, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Professional Services
Follow:
San Diego Symphony
San Diego Symphony is an American symphony orchestra company.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Art, Events, Music, Music Education, Performing Arts
Follow:
Gray School of Music
Gray School of Music industry-leading commitment includes faculty all have Masters of Music degrees Each lesson studio has grand piano.
Founder(s):
Location: San Pedro, California, United States
Industries: Education, Music, Music Education
Follow:
CMEA Bay Section
CMEA Bay Section is engaged in the promotion and advancement of music education in California.
Founder(s):
Location: Modesto, California, United States
Industries: Music, Music Education, Training
Follow:
Beginner Drum Set Lessons
Beginner Drum Set Lessons is an accomplished drummer residing company.
Founder(s):
Location: Scotts Valley, California, United States
Industries: Music Education, Music Label, Musical Instruments
Follow: