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The Reverie Journal is a collection of thoughtful writings centered on music, learning, and the creative process.

A space for reflection, insight, and artistry.

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A note before we begin: this one is personal. There is a version of my musical life I rarely talk about — the one where I was doing everything right and feeling almost nothing. I was trained well. I worked hard. I earned the degrees, studied with the teachers, stood on the stages. From the […]

Why I Named My Studio Reverie — and What I Hope You Find Here By Rebecca Yakos I’ve been asked more than once where the name came from. And I love the question, because the answer feels like the truest way to explain what this whole thing is about. Debussy’s Rêverie is one of my […]

Welcome to Reverie Music Collective — a boutique music education studio in San Mateo, California, built for students who believe that music is worth doing slowly, thoughtfully, and for a lifetime. Whether you’re a curious adult returning to the piano after decades away, a parent searching for something more intentional for your child, or a […]

A space to slow down and listen deeply.


Reverie Music Collective exists for those who value presence, artistry, and thoughtful growth. Here, music is not something to rush through, but something to return to, again and again, with care.

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