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Join us for our annual Friends and Family celebration! As a cherished friend of Community Music Center, we are thrilled to invite you to an evening filled with delightful food, refreshing drinks, and lively music! Bring along your loved ones for a night celebrating our community. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music, light bites and […]
Moving to a new city involves a thousand logistical hurdles, but for a musician, one challenge looms larger than the rest: finding a place to practice freely. For Alex Belkin, a saxophonist who recently relocated to San Francisco, the search for a sanctuary to practice his craft led him to CMC in the Mission District. […]
If you have been thinking about adding more creativity and joy to your daily life, learning the piano is the perfect place to start. Winter often encourages us to find cozy indoor activities, and there is no better time to dedicate yourself to learning a new skill. We know taking the first step is often […]
When Steve Shapiro first moved to San Francisco, he was not familiar with Community Music Center. A friend in Bolinas, who happened to be CMC’s sixth Executive Director and who was moving on from CMC, suggested he apply for the job. After an interview with the board, Steve realized it was a perfect fit—for him […]
As part of the SFJAZZ Digital Lab series, CMC is excited to offer a new tuition-free, 12-week hands-on music production course for youth, led by acclaimed producer and songwriter Pablo Quintero, beginning January 2026. January–March 2026 This new program expands CMC’s mission to make high-quality music education accessible to students of all ages, backgrounds, and […]
From concerts to gardening days, Field Day, and the annual Gala, volunteers help make the magic of CMC possible. Whether it’s greeting guests, helping with the auction, or setting up for a concert, every volunteer plays a role in connecting people through music. For volunteer John Jones, being part of CMC has been a rewarding […]