Music Lessons with Simon Santiago

04/01/2026

Music lessons now available in Campbell, CA at my home studio. Mon-Wed afternoons and early evenings. Please inquire about availability. $50/30 minute private in-person instruction. Zoom or FaceTime lesson also available.

04/01/2026

Gigs!!!
MARCH
3/22 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

3/24 TUE Sam’s BBQ (San Jose) 6-9pm (Simon, Don, and Dave)

3/26 THU Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 6:30-9:00pm (Simon solo)

3/27 FRI Westgate (San Jose) 2-3pm (Simon solo)
AND… La Rinconada Country Club (Los Gatos) 5-7pm (Simon solo)

3/29 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon & Don)
AND… Horse Thief Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon & Don)

APRIL
4/2 THU Ivy Park (Los Gatos) 3-4pm
AND… Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 6:30-9:30pm (Simon solo)

4/3 FRI 414 Cal Ave (Palo Alto) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

4/4 SAT Fortino Winery (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon)
AND… Spin A Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

4/5 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-11am (Simon & Don) (Easter)
AND… Verde Vineyards Easter event (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon & Don)

4/8 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

4/9 THU 414 Cal Ave (Palo Alto) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

4/10 FRI La Rinconada (Los Gatos) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

4/11 SAT (hold private party WG)

4/12 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)
AND… House Family Vineyards (Saratoga) 1:30-4:30 (Simon solo)

4/15 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)
4/16 THU 414 Cal Ave (Palo Alto) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

4/17 FRI

4/18 SAT L&M private event (Gilroy) 3-5pm (Simon solo)
AND… Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

4/19 SUN Cloud City 9am-12pm (420 event)
Simon & Don
(Afternoon NA… VW show @ history park)

4/22 WED El Jardin @ Santana Row (San Jose) 6-9pm (Simon, Don, and Dave)

4/23 THU Campbell Wine Walk (Courtyard by Cloud City & Bombshell Boutique) 6-9pm Simon, Don, and Dave

4/24 FRI Murphys Wine Bar 6:30-8:30
4/25 SAT Murphys Wine Bar 6:30-8:30

4/26 SUN Cloud City 9-11am (SEAN & Don)
AND… Byington Winery (Los Gatos) 1-4pm (Simon solo)
(Evening NA… Mohini)

4/29 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

4/30 THU Testarossa Winery (Los Gatos) 5-7pm (Simon solo)

MAY
5/1 FRI 414 Cal Ave (Palo Alto) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

5/2 SAT (hold morning for SS SJ)
AND… Sam’s Chowder House (Half Moon Bay) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

5/3 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

5/5 TUE (Cinco de Mayo) AVAILABLE

5/6 WED State Street Market (Los Altos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

5/7 THU Lamella Taven 6:30-9:30pm (Simon solo)

5/9 SAT (hold morning for SS SJ)
AND… Cinnabar Winery (Gilroy) 1-4pm
AND… Spin A Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

5/10 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don) (Mother’s Day)

5/11 MON (unavailable Pfr)

5/13 WED Funkytown @ El Jardin 6-9pm (Simon, Don, and Dave)

5/14 THU Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

5/15 FRI btc 6-9pm (Simon solo)

5/16 SAT (hold morning for SS SJ) ???
(hold CB… early afternoon)???
AND… Private Party (Carmel) 5:30-7:00pm (Simon & Don)

5/17 SUN HOLD CB (morn/early afternoon)

5/20 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

5/21 THU Testarossa Winery (Los Gatos) 5-7pm (Simon solo)
(M&G late show)

5/22 FRI La Rinconada Country Club (Los Gatos) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

5/23 SAT (hold morning for SS SJ)
AND… Lamella Taven (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

5/24 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

5/28 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

5/29 FRI Spin A Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & ???)

5/30 SAT (hold morning for SS SJ)

5/31 SUN Cloud City 9-11am?? (no Don 29-7)
(HOLD for House Family Vineyards)

JUNE
6/3 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

6/5 FRI Solis Winery (Gilroy)
6-9pm (Trio)

6/6 SAT Campbell Car Show (Campbell) 9am-12pm
(hold for Coffee Shack 1-3pm)
AND… Spin A Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (no Don)

6/7 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

6/10 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

6/11 THU Bargetto Winery (Trio)

6/14 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

6/17 WED State Street Market (Los Altos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

6/18 THU Testarossa

6/19 FRI Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5:30-7:30pm (Simon & Don)

6/20 SAT Testarossa Winery (JRS release) 11am-4pm
AND… Spin A Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

6/21 SUN Testarossa Winery (JRS release) 11am-4pm


6/24 WED Funkytown @ El Jardin 6-9pm

6/25 THU Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

6/26 FRI La Rinconada Country Club (Los Gatos) 5-7pm (Simon solo)

6/27 SAT (hold private event RS LG)

6/28 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

JULY
7/3 FRI LaRinconada (Los Gatos) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

7/4 SAT Satori Cellars (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

7/5 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)
AND… Corde Valle (San Martin) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

7/11 SAT Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

7/12 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market)
9am-12pm (Simon & Don)
AND… Los Altos Art & Wine (Community Stag) 3:30-5:00 (Simon & Don)

7/18 L&M Vineyard (Gilroy) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon & Don)
7/19 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

7/24 FRI LR 5-7pm solo

7/25 SAT Cinnabar 1-4pm
AND… Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

7/26 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

AUGUST
8/1 SAT Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

8/2 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

8/8 SAT Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

8/9 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

8/14 FRI LaRinconada (Los Gatos) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

8/15 SAT (unavailable) Ani
*** (((Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don) ))))

8/16 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

8/23 SAT (hold private event WH in WG)

8/23 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

8/28 FRI LR 5-7

SEPT
9/5 SAT L&M Vineyard (Gilroy) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon & Don)

9/6 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

9/11 FRI Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

9/12 SAT Cinnabar 1-4pm
AND… Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

9/13 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

9/17 SAT hold cww

9/19 SAT Satori Cellars (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

9/20 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)
AND… Horse Thief Vineyards

9/25 LR 5-7

9/27 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

OCT
10/4 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

10/9 FRI Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

10/10 SAT Cinnabar Winery Grape Stomp (Gilroy)
AND… Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

10/11 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don) AND… Corde Valle (San Martin) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

10/18 SAT Satori Cellars (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

10/19 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market)
9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

10/26 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

NOV
11/1 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)
AND… Solis Winery 1-4pm solo

11/7 SAT Verde Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)
AND…. Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

11/8 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/14 SAT Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

11/15 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/22 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/29 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

DEC
12/6 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don) AND… Verde Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm

12/11 FRI Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

12/12 SAT Solis Winery 1-4pm (Solo)
AND… Spin A Yarn Steakhouse (Fremont) 7-10pm (Simon & Don)

12/13 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don) AND… Corde Valle (San Martin) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

12/20 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/27 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/31 NYE (available)

* Last updated on 3/15/26

02/09/2026

Santiago University / school of music will soon be reopening at a new location in Campbell. Home studio. Private instruction for guitar, bass, ukulele, and beginner piano/keyboard. Any age and level of experience.

08/26/2025

8/24 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market)
9-11am (Simon & Don)
AND… Overlook Lounge at Mountain Winery pre-show (5:00-7:45pm) Simon solo
Main stage: Gipsy Kings

8/27 WED Sam’s BBQ (San Jose) 6-9pm (Simon and Don)

8/28 THU Mountain Winery (Overlook Lounge pre-show) 5:00-7:45 (Simon & Dave)
Main stage: ZZ Top w/ Night Ranger

8/29 FRI Westgate Assisted Living (San Jose) 1:45-2:45pm
AND… Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5-7pm. (Simon & Don)

8/30 SAT Mountain Winery (Overlook Lounge pre-show) 5:00-7:45pm.
Main Stage: LOST 80’s

8/31 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

SEPT
9/2 TUE Chaminade Resort & Spa (Santa Cruz) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

9/3 WED Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show 5:00-7:45pm (Simon & Dave)
Main stage: Post Modern Jukebox

9/5 FRI Davenport Roadhouse
6-9pm (Simon solo)

9/6 SAT private party (Willow Glen) 6-8pm (Simon, Don, Dave, Paul)

9/7 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon & Don)
and… Mountain Winery
(Overlook Lounge pre-show) 5:00-7:45pm (Simon & Dave)
Main stage: Chicago

9/9 TUE Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show (5:00-7:45pm) Simon & Dave
Main stage: Jackson Browne

9/10 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

9/11 THU Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

9/12 FRI Sheraton (Palo Alto) 3-5pm (Simon & Don)

9/13 SAT Spin A Yarn Restaurant (Fremont) 7-10pm

9/14 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market)
9-11am (Simon & Don)
AND… Satori Cellars (Gilroy) 1:30-4:30pm (Simon solo)

9/16 TUE Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show (5:00-7:45pm) Simon solo
Main stage: 38 special

9/17 WED Bibo’s NY Pizza (Willow Glen) 6:30-8:30pm (Simon solo)

9/18 THU Campbell Winewalk 6-9pm (Simon, Don, and Dave)

9/19 FRI Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5-7pm. (Simon & Don)

9/20 SAT Cinnabar Winery (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)
AND… L&M Vineyard (Gilroy) 5:30-8:30pm (Simon & Don)

9/21 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

9/22 MON Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show 5:00-7:45pm (Simon solo)
Main stage: Band of Horses / Iron & Wine

9/24 WED Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show (5:00-7:45pm) Simon solo
Main stage: UB40

9/25 THU Lamella Tavern (Wilow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

9/26 FRI Sheraton Palo Alto 3-5pm
AND… Private event (school
fundraiser - Schaeffer) 7-9pm

9/27 SAT Spin a Yarn (Fremont) 7-10pm (duo)

9/28 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon & Don)
AND… Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show (5:00-7:45pm) Simon solo w/ special guest: Jackie Chavez
Main stage: America

OCT
10/2 THU Private Event (Manteca) 11am-3pm
AND… El Jardin/Zazil (Santana Row) 6-9pm (ME Duell & Simon)

10/3 FRI Private event: Venture CC (Los Gatos) 4-8pm

10/4 SAT Verde Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm (ME Duell & Simon)
AND… Venture CC (Los Gatos) 5:30-8:00pm

10/5 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon solo)
AND… Solis Winery 1-4
AND… Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show 5:30-7:45pm (Simon solo)
Main stage: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac(Fleetwood Mac tribute)

10/9 THU Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show 5:00-7:45pm (Simon solo) Main stage: Marshal Tucker

10/10 FRI Mountain Winery Overlook Lounge pre-show 5:00-7:45pm (Simon solo) Main stage: John Mulaney
(Simon & Paul)

10/11 SAT Cinnabar Winery (Gilroy) Grape Stomp special event. 1-4pm (Simon solo)

10/12 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon solo)
AND… Clos La Chance (San Martin) 12-3pm (Solo show)

10/15 WED State Street Market (San Carlos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

10/16 THU Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

10/17 FRI Sheraton Palo Alto 3-5pm

10/18 SAT Private Event LG

10/19 SUN Campbell Oktoberfest (First St. stage) 10am-12pm (Simon, Don, and A.J.)
AND… Verde Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon, Don & Dave)

10/22 WED Mountain Winery (Overlook Lounge pre-show) 5:00-7:45pm (Simon & Paul)
Main act = Daryl Hall (w/ opener Glenn Tilbrook)

10/23 THU Mountain Winery (Overlook Lounge pre-show) 5:00-7:45 (Simon solo)
Main Act = Garbage w/ Starcrawler

10/24 FRI Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5-7pm. (Simon & Don)
AND… hold SAA

10/25 SAT Lamella Tavern 7-10pm

10/26 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9-11am (Simon & Don)
AND… Satori Cellars (Gilroy) 1:30-4:30pm (Simon solo)

10/29 WED Crows Nest (Santa Cruz) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

10/30 THU Testarossa Winery (Los Gatos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

10/31 FRI Sheraton Palo Alto 3-5pm (Simon & Don)

NOV
11/1 SAT Gilroy Market Off First Street. 10am-1pm (Simon solo)
AND… HR 7pm

11/2 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/5 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

11/7 FRI Devil’s Canyon Brewery (San Carlos) 6-9pm solo

11/8 SAT Verde Vineyards (Gilroy) 1-4pm Simon solo)
AND…. Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

11/9 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/12 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

11/14 FRI Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5-7pm (Simon & Don)

11/16 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/19 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

11/20 THU Testarossa Winery (Los Gatos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

11/21 FRI Sheraton Palo Alto (3-5pm) Simon & Don

11/22 SAT Lamella Tavern (Willow Glen) 7-10pm (Simon solo)

11/23 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

11/26 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

11/28 FRI Sheraton Palo Alto 3-5pm (Simon & Don)

11/29 SAT Solis Winery (Gilroy) 1-4pm (Simon solo)

11/30 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

DEC
12/3 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

12/6 SAT Morgan Hill Library (holiday & pop/rock mix)
2pm (Simon solo)

12/7 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market)
9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/10 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

12/13 SAT DeAnza holiday party (Santa Cruz) 5:30-8:00pm (Simon, Don, and Dave)

12/14 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/17 WED 414 California Ave (Palo Alto) 5-8pm (Simon solo)

12/18 THU Testarossa Winery (Los Gatos) 6-8pm (Simon solo)

12/21 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9a-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/26 FRI Auto Vino (San Carlos) 5-7pm. (Simon & Don)

12/28 SUN Cloud City (Campbell Farmers Market) 9am-12pm (Simon & Don)

12/31 WED (available)

* Last updated on 8/14/25

01/21/2025

Private lessons available for guitar (electric or acoustic), piano / keyboard, bass (electric), and ukulele. Any level of experience is welcome. Message me for more info and availability. Thanks. :)

10/03/2024

Hey everyone. Haven’t posted here in awhile. I’m once again going to offer in-person lessons at my house in San Jose (Willow Glen) Tue, Wed, and Thu. Mostly 10am-3pm.
If you prefer virtual… FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom lessons are also an option. If your are interested (or know anyone who might be) please message me here or feel free to text/call 408-507-3616.

Acoustic or electric guitar
Electric bass
Ukulele
Piano/keyboard

I can also help with finding new/used instruments, restring/setup, and books/accessories.

04/15/2024

https://www.facebook.com/breauxshowca?mibextid=dGKdO6

Simon Santiago’s “The Breaux Show”. An eclectic mix of classic pop & rock from the 60’s-90’s

04/01/2024

Coming soon to Keith Holland Guitars (Los Gatos). Tuesday group jam sessions. I will be leading 1 or 2 of these a month depending on my gig schedule. Anyone interested in signing up and receiving updates?
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"JAM SESH" by KHG School of Music.

Popular classic rock, pop, and folk songs played in a group jam setting. Sheet music PDFs available prior to every Tuesday session. Basic chord knowledge and ability to play along with some full songs recommended. Private instruction available for beginners to prepare for group jams.