Community Music Center offers classes for many interests and skill levels – from beginners to advanced musicians. Wherever you are in your musical journey, CMC offers opportunities for you, every step of the way.
We are open for in-person learning and continue to offer online lessons and classes. Online group classes can be found in the youth and adult sections of the group classes & ensembles pages. Chat with a registrar to inquire about taking private online music lessons.
Find the guidance you need to enjoy playing music with private lessons.
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CMC also offers low-cost instrument rental.
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We recognize that every student has unique interests, abilities, and potentials. Talk to a registrar if you would like to explore exceptions to our starting age guidelines.
CMC believes in the power of playing music together, and offers group classes for the very young through the teenage years. Tuition is reduced by 50% for students currently taking private lessons at CMC (see Tuition Assistance and Discounts). All classes are offered on a sliding scale, and our CMC Children’s Chorus and CMC Teen Jazz Orchestra are tuition-free. Enrollment information is at the bottom of each class description.
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This award-winning, tuition-free program offers middle and high school students a comprehensive music education. Students are nominated for this scholarship by their public school teacher.
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CMC offers summer music camps for kids ages 8 – 18.
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