Children (Ages 5–12)
Patient, foundational lessons that build correct technique, reading, and a love of the instrument from day one. Carl Orff–inspired music initiation available for the youngest students.
Concert Pianist · DMA · UCSB
Piano Lessons in Santa Barbara with Pascal Salomon
Private, personalized instruction in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Montecito — for children, teens, and serious adult students. Trained in Paris and Geneva. Acclaimed across Europe, Asia, Israel, and the United States.
Conservatoire de Paris · Conservatoire de Genève · UCSB Doctor of Musical Arts · Westmont College Faculty (former)
"Become the music."
The Pianist
About Pascal
Pascal Salomon is a concert pianist who has performed across Europe, China, Israel, and the United States. He studied at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris under Gabriel Tacchino, earned the virtuosity degree from the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Genève with Edson Elias and Nelson Goerner, and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from UC Santa Barbara (2017). He has taken master classes with Vera Gornostaeva, György Sebök, András Schiff, Paul Badura-Skoda, Murray Perahia, and Jeremy Denk.
After serving on the Collaborative Piano faculty at Westmont College, Pascal founded the Salomon Music Academy and now leads the Santa Barbara Conservatory of Music Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to transformative music education for every student, opening its doors in September 2026 at 935 San Andres Street.
His teaching blends rigorous classical tradition with modern pedagogy. The goal is not just technical mastery — it is helping each student become the music.
Paris·Geneva·UCSB·Westmont
Studio
Private Piano Lessons
One-on-one mentoring, in-person in Santa Barbara or online worldwide.
Teens & Pre-College
Repertoire development, musicianship, theory, ear training, and competition or audition preparation for high schoolers and pre-conservatory students.
Adults & Returning Pianists
Personalized, self-paced study for serious amateurs — whether returning after years away or starting from scratch with intent.
Through the Santa Barbara Conservatory of Music, students may also study violin, flute, clarinet, voice, composition, ensemble, music theory, and music history with our internationally acclaimed faculty. Explore the Conservatory →
Families
A Note for Parents
Choosing a piano teacher for your child matters. Pascal teaches with patience, precision, and warmth — the same approach he received from world-class mentors in Paris, Geneva, and Moscow. Lessons are structured to build real skill without crushing curiosity.
What you can expect:
- ✦A safe, encouraging, screen-balanced learning environment
- ✦Clear weekly practice goals and parent communication
- ✦Annual graded exams and student recitals (Grades 1–12)
- ✦Performance opportunities at studio recitals, schools, and community venues
- ✦Optional pathway into the Conservatory's full curriculum and ensembles
- ✦Need-based scholarships available through the nonprofit Foundation
Listen
Performance & Press
A glimpse of Pascal at the piano.
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"Each concert is a profound musical event."
The Nonprofit Mission
Santa Barbara Conservatory of Music
Pascal is the founding director of the Santa Barbara Conservatory of Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nurturing technical mastery, emotional intelligence, and authentic self-expression through music. Private lessons are available now, with a full grand opening at our home in the Shoreline Community Church (935 San Andres Street) in September 2026.
Get in Touch
Visit & Contact
- Address
- 935 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone
- 805-394-8999
- Email — School
- office@sbconservatory.org
- Email — Pascal
- music@pascalsalomon.com
- Service Area
- Santa Barbara · Goleta · Montecito · Online worldwide
Book Online
Tell us a little about yourself — Pascal will respond personally.