Music

Instrument instruction, bands, orchestras, choirs, camps and music-appreciation classes. Also see: “Theater Arts” for vocal instruction and “Calendar” for live performances. For additional resources, see our current issue.

Alley Kat Music Center

Private music lessons with experienced and highly recommended teachers including a variety of teachers with MTAC certification if so desired.

Applied Music Studio

Enhance your child’s (3+) education by trying a free lesson at Applied Music Studio. They offer instruction in viola, violin, voice, piano, guitar, drums, woodwinds, theory, as well as a “Keyboard for Kids” program.

California Arts Center at OCHSA

Summer camps in musical theatre training and guitar begin June 25 (grade 4 and up). Offers two twelve-week sessions on Saturdays during the school year in musical theatre training and guitar.

California Music Studios

California Music Studios invites your family to enjoy all the benefits that learning music has to offer, through private instruction in the comfort of your home or in one of over 300 locations.

Jammin’ Music & Arts

Long Beach’s coolest music center has classes for all ages! From private lessons to group classes, students develop solid skills and technique in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Jazz Angels

Level specific jazz bands comprised of young musicians ages 11-17. Musicians learn to play (or improve how they play) this great American music through a unique method of music mentoring.

Kelly Summer Vocal Studio

Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vocal Studio.

Kick It Up

Learn to play the piano, guitar, (and more) or sing at Kick It Up. Their noncompetitive environment allows students to achieve and excel in music.

Music Together at the Beach

Music Together ® is a squeal of delight, a grateful parent, a toddling drummer, an infant “coo.” Research-based and beautifully developed, this national program is based on the premise that all children are musical.

Pacific Conservatory

Group and private instruction is available for piano, guitar, drums, violin, cello, flute, sax, singing and musical theatre. Beginner’s piano classes (ages 3-12) include singing, ear training, reading and lots of fun!

Recreation Departments and Colleges

City recreation departments and colleges that offer music classes for kids.

Sandra Barba, Piano Instruction

Piano lessons for all ages is offered by instructor Sandra M. Barba. Sandra has over 35 years experience teaching piano in various methods.

Southern California Children’s Chorus

The SCCC is dedicated to meeting the musical education and performance needs of children. Currently 340 singers are enrolled, ranging from 5-20 years of age.

The Singing Workshop

Now offering a class for middle school students! The Singing Workshop welcomes students (grades 1-8) to group singing lessons in a fun and supportive environment.

Virtuoso Music

Virtuoso Music offers an unrivaled full-service music education experience. They provide in-home music lessons, performance opportunities, and community services in all major instruments and voice.