Why “Silicon Valley Second School?”
This is a place where discipline meets joy — where the rigor of structured learning and the happiness of discovery go hand in hand.
A Message from our Founder, Natalya Karamyan:
“Growing up, I had the great fortune of being trained by exceptional teachers who taught me not only how to play the piano, but how to truly love music. When I came to the United States, I noticed that many children were not being challenged in a way that allowed them to experience that same love — because without real structure, learning can feel unanchored.
That is why I founded Silicon Valley Second School in 2008 — a "school away from school" where children receive the same level of rigor, intention, and care in their music, art, chess, and dance education as they do in their academic studies.
Over the years, our school has grown into a vibrant community of dedicated students and world-class instructors. We are proud of every child who walks through our doors.
Understanding the power of structured learning, our teachers create a unique educational environment where the arts aren’t just art; they are science, too. The blend of joy and discipline in our approach helps students not only unlock their musical, artistic, and intellectual talents, but also cultivates essential life skills like patience, discipline, and perseverance.
We invite you to discover a new way in education, where the joy of learning music, math, art, or chess is combined with the structured approach of academics.”
“Together, we will help your child develop the skills they need to succeed in life.”
— Natalya, Founder of Silicon Valley Second School
Meet Our Skilled Teaching Staff
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Natalya Karamyan
FOUNDER OF SVSS
Instruments: Piano, Music Theory
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Almaden Campus, Sunnyvale Campus
Certificate Programs: ABRSM, MTAC“When children learn with structure and rigor, they find a deeper, more lasting joy in their art.”
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Alessia Garcia
Instruments: Woodwind and Strings Specialist
(Violin, Viola, Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet)
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Almaden Campus -
Tatiana Berg
Instruments: Piano
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Almaden Campus, Sunnyvale Campus
Certificate Programs: MTAC“Every student has their own path in music. My role is to guide them with patience, encouragement, and the foundation they need to make music a lifelong part of their lives.”
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Anna Keyta
Instruments: Piano, Vocal
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Almaden Campus“The voice is deeply personal. My goal is to help every student discover their natural sound, develop it with care, and find the confidence and freedom to truly enjoy making music.”
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Richard Frazier
Instruments: Piano
Genre: Classical, Jazz
Location: Almaden Campus
Certificate Programs: MTAC“Where the precision of technology meets the soul of the piano.”
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Ashot Mnjoyan
Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Band
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Almaden Campus“The stage is where a student’s hard work turns into a lasting memory.”
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Sevil Sultanova
Instruments: Piano, Violin
Genre: Classical
Location: Almaden Campus
Certificate Program: MTAC“Music is not just a skill to be learned, but a language to be understood with the heart.”
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Karina Osipova
Instruments: Piano
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Sunnyvale Campus
Certificate Programs: MTAC, National Piano Playing Auditions -
Yevgeniya "Jane" Gerus
Instruments: Piano, Vocal
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Sunnyvale Campus -
Liana Purvis
Instruments: Piano
Location: Sunnyvale Campus
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Certificate Programs: ABRSM -
Inesa Anisonean
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Location: Almaden Campus, Sunnyvale Campus
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Certificate Programs: National Piano Playing Auditions“My mission is to help each student find their unique voice.”
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Olga Hanley
Instruments: Piano
Genre: Classical
Location: Almaden Campus
Certificate Programs: MTAC, National Piano Playing Auditions“To play the piano is to speak a language that transcends words and lasts a lifetime.”
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Antonio Rabadan
Class: Chess
Location: Sunnyvale Campus -
Ivan Trofimov
Class: Chess
Location: Sunnyvale Campus -
Aslan Isabaev
Instruments: Violin
Genre: Classical, Contemporary
Location: Sunnyvale Campus -
Larisa Zaiko
Class: Art
Location: Almaden Campus
Silicon Valley Second School — Almaden
5353 Almaden Expressway, D208
San Jose, CA 95118
Call/Text: (408) 749-1105
info@svsecondschool.com
Silicon Valley Second School — Sunnyvale
470 East El Camino Real
Sunnyvale CA 94087
Call/Text: 408-749-1105
info@svsecondschool.com
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