From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, a great time to reflect on how Latinos and Latinas have influenced music in the United States. Their impact is felt across many genres and styles, enriching American music and helping it evolve. Latinx music combines different cultures, creating unique sounds that resonate with […]

Loren Gigi, an 18-year-old from San Francisco, has spent nearly her entire life surrounded by music. This fall, she will embark on her academic journey at UC Santa Cruz, where she will study astrophysics. Although her focus is now on the sciences, her passion for music remains strong. Loren has been playing the violin since […]

We have a new tuition-free class that is open to you! “Songs and Stories” is an intergenerational class of storytelling and singing, taught by acclaimed theater director, singer, and educator Beth Wilmurt. This performance-oriented class will explore storytelling through songs while learning the practical nuts and bolts of singing along the way.  Youth ages 8 […]

In a world where music can sometimes seem inaccessible, CMC strives to make music education available to everyone. Zahra Rothschild, a talented vocalist, and dedicated music teacher, embodies CMC’s commitment to inclusion by sharing her passion for music with students of all ages. From her beginnings as a student to her current role as a […]

CMC is excited to join our neighbors at Bissap Baobab to provide live music every 1st and 3rd Wednesday! Enjoy delicious West African food, tasty beverages, and awesome community “teranga” (hospitality)—with a variety of talented CMC students, faculty, and community performers. It’s also a great opportunity for students to socialize and play with other musicians. The […]