Summer Music Camps

We’re hard at work preparing our Summer 2026 camps and workshops. Sign up on the form below to get early access, and we’ll notify you as soon as enrollment is available. Plus you’ll get first dibs at our early-bird discount!

For Youth (Ages 8–18)

CMC Sparks Camp

Intro to Piano, Guitar, Songs, and Musical Discovery!

These fun camps jumpstart your musical journey, introducing beginners to the joys of music-making, musical concepts and fundamentals of instrument playing in a fun supportive environment. CMC Sparks Camp will give students an introduction to piano and guitar, as well as activities including singing, rhythm and making music together. Using a mix of fun and interactive exercises, games, and age-appropriate repertoire, students will build confidence and learn to play and sing simple melodies and play music as an ensemble.

Ages: 8–12
Prerequisites: No instrumental or vocal experience needed.
Camp size: A maximum of 14 students working in large and small ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch;

Session 1: Monday–Friday, July 6–10, 2026; 9:00am–3:00pm
Session 2: Monday–Friday, July 13–17, 2026; 9:00am–3:00pm

Faculty: Sharon Wayne, Zahra Rothschild, additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2028. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

Payment:

- A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration to hold your spot.
- If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for all camps, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of campers attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 9, 2026. Prior to the May 9 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

Camp CMC

An Ensemble Camp for Young Musicians

Make great music and new friends at Community Music Center this summer! Camp CMC offers young musicians the chance to play in small and large groups and explore many musical styles such as Latin, jazz, classical, blues, folk, rock, American song book, and klezmer. Students are grouped into ensembles by instrument and level and learn general musicianship skills with rhythm and pitch games, playing percussion instruments, singing and movement, culminating in a performance at the end of the week.

Ages: 9–14
Instruments: All instruments, and voice
Styles of music studied: Classical, Latin, jazz, other
Prerequisites: Minimum two years of study on an instrument and concurrent enrollment in private lessons (not necessarily at CMC). Vocal students may fulfill the requirement by participating in chorus or glee club. Students will be asked to send a 2–3 minute video of a scale and favorite solo piece to the camp director as a placement audition.
Camp size: A maximum of 15 students working in large and small ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 15–19, 2026, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Katie Wreede, Director; David Steinberg, additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2028. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the Camp CMC Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to pay your deposit online.
The Camp Director will contact you after you submit your application with information about how to prepare and send the 2–3 minute audition video.

Payment:

A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that your child is not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundable
If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026.
Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for all CMC camps, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of campers attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 9, 2026. Prior to the May 9 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

“Performing at the end of camp was fun! I wasn’t nervous because I knew what to do.”
—CMC camper

Rhythm and Roots Camp

Latin and Jazz Music Summer Camp

This summer music camp offers young musicians a chance to play together in both small and large groups, and explore diverse musical styles including jazz and Latin music. Camp will provide an immersive experience that includes developing musicianship skills like rhythm, theory, and ear training, actively relating these concepts to styles of music they will be learning. Community-building activities will include musical games, ensemble work, introduction to improvisation and student-led activities. Family communications will be bi-lingual Spanish/English.

Ages: 11–15
Instruments: All instruments, and voice
Styles of music studied: Latin music, jazz
Prerequisites: Minimum two years of study on an instrument and concurrent enrollment in private lessons (not necessarily at CMC). Vocal students may fulfill the requirement by participating in chorus or glee club. Students will need to submit a pre-recorded video audition demonstrating them play 3 scales (C, G, B-flat), a favorite solo piece, and performance of short excerpts provided.
Camp size: Maximum 25 students working in small and large ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 22–26, 2026, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Tregar Otton and Marco Diaz, Co-directors; additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the Rhythm and Roots Camp Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.
The camp coordinator will contact you after you submit your application with information about how to prepare and send the 2–3 minute audition video.
Your application will be complete once you send in your audition materials.

Payment:

- A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that your child is not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundable
- If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents

“Thank you for making this a fun program! I loved each day of it.”
“We have learned so much, from simply playing in time to learning to listen and play as a group.”

—Rhythm & Roots campers

CMC Chamber Music Camp

Delight in Playing Chamber Music with Others

Spend the summer playing in supportive and collaborative small ensembles, coached daily by experienced CMC faculty. Students also participate in master classes, ensemble skills lessons, and independent chamber music rehearsals. An informal recital will be presented at the end of camp. Pre-formed groups as well as individuals are encouraged to apply. Individuals will be placed in an ensemble based on skill level and instrumentation available. Groups will be finalized and music sent out one month prior to our start date.

Ages: 12–18
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass
Styles of music studied: Classical
Prerequisites: Minimum three years of private lessons on an instrument. As part of the application, you will need to submit a pre-recorded audio or video placement audition recording in which you perform two contrasting pieces: one slow and one fast; and a two-octave scale in the key of your choice. You may record everything in one take or make a separate recording for each piece and scale.
Camp size: A maximum of 20 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 22–26, 2026; 9:00am–12:30pm

Instructors: Matylda Rotkiewicz, Angie Zheng, Co-Directors; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $450 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $495 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the Chamber Camp Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.
Upon submission of your camp application, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit your video audition for acceptance and ensemble placement.

Payment:

- A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that your child is not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundable
- If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for CMC Chamber Camp, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of campers attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 9, 2026. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

Summer chamber music opportunities are also available for adults! Learn more about the Adult Chamber Music Workshop below.

Mariachi Camp

Learn how to play and sing traditional Mexican music at Mariachi summer camp at CMC!

Students will sing and play violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela and guitarrón in large and small ensembles, where they will have the opportunity to learn from experienced Mariachi teachers. Group activities include rhythm circle, singing in Spanish, watching Mariachi videos of famous performers, learning different styles including rancheras, sones and polkas, and experiencing a cultural immersion in the Mariachi music tradition. On the last day of camp there will be a Mariachi performance where students will showcase the repertoire they worked on during the week.

This camp will be taught bi-lingually (Spanish/English) by experienced Mariachi teachers and provide a cultural immersion in the Mariachi tradition. In addition to skills building, and learning songs from the Mariachi music tradition, CMC Sparks Mariachi students will work with CMC Mariachi students in large group musical activities. These include working on rhythms, singing in Spanish, enjoying live performance and culturally relevant arts and crafts activities, and playing music together for the last day of camp performance.

Ages: 11–15
Instruments: Violin, Flute, Trumpet, Guitar, Vihuela, Bass, Guitarrón, and Voice
Prerequisites: Minimum one–two years of study on violin, trumpet, guitar, and bass and ideally currently in a Mariachi class at school. Guitar students will be invited to try out vihuela and bass students will be invited to try guitarrón. All of the instrumentalists will be asked to sing as well. For vocal students, previous experience singing in an ensemble is preferable.

Students will need to submit a pre-recorded video audition demonstrating them playing three different major scales (violin, flute, trumpet and bass) or playing G, D7, C, A, E7, D, G7 and F chords (guitar), a favorite solo piece, and a performance of a short song which will be sent to them in advance.

Camp size: A maximum of 15 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 29–July 3, 2026; 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Director; additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the Mariachi Summer Camp Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.
Upon submission of your camp application, please upload your audition video. Directions on the submission of your video audition will be shared upon the completion of your camp questionnaire in a confirmation email. Please be sure to title your video with your (student’s) first and last name.
Your application will be complete once you send in your audition materials.

Payment:

A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration to hold your spot.
If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026. Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date. If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

CMC Sparks Mariachi Camp

Learn how to play and sing traditional Mexican music at alongside Mariachi campers—perfect for beginners!

This group is perfect for less experienced 9–12 year olds who love to sing and want to learn basic guitar skills within the Mariachi music tradition. For guitar, students will work on several chords and traditional strumming patterns and apply them to Mariachi songs. Singers will work on intonation, pronunciation, and memorization. All students will sing and play guitar.

This camp will be taught bi-lingually (Spanish/English) by experienced Mariachi teachers and provide a cultural immersion in the Mariachi tradition. In addition to skills building, and learning songs from the Mariachi music tradition, CMC Sparks Mariachi students will work with older CMC Mariachi Camp students in large group musical activities. These include working on rhythms, singing in Spanish, enjoying live performance and culturally relevant arts and crafts activities, and playing music together for the last day of camp performance.

Ages: 9–12
Instruments: Guitar and Voice
Prerequisites: Willingness to sing in Spanish and learn basic guitar skills.

Camp size: A maximum of 15 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 29–July 3, 2026; 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Director; Zahra Rothschild, Nena Aldaz, additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the CMC Sparks Mariachi Summer Camp Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.

Payment:

A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration to hold your spot.
If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026. Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date. If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

Musical Theater Camp

Have you ever wanted to sing and act?

CMC is proud to partner with Pacific Singers & Actors Workshop to offer a Musical Theater Camp this summer! The exciting Summer Performing Arts Program offers young students a chance to explore improvisation, singing and acting together in a fun, supportive environment. We’ll work individually and as a group to learn musical theater songs, short scenes and monologues and perform them on the final day of camp. You’ll work with professional musical theater actors and opera singers from the Bay Area who have appeared in Beach Blanket Babylon, at the San Francisco Opera, the San Francisco Symphony and more. We offer an immersive experience that includes vocal technique for singing, developing memorization and focusing skills, making strong acting choices, and learning how to respond creatively and quickly through improvisation. Join us and surprise yourself!

Ages: 11–14
Participants: Anyone with a great attitude ready to play and learn. Actors, vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome.
Prerequisites: Curiosity and a willingness to try something new! Nomination by an SFUSD or CMC teacher.
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, July 6–10, 2026; 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Ruby Day and Curt Branom, Co-directors. Additional faculty will include other performing artists from the Bay Area.
Tuition: This camp is tuition-free with nomination by an SFUSD or CMC teacher.

How to enroll: Contact Program Coordinator Chantel Hernandez at chernandez@sfcmc.org

The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for all CMC camps, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement.

For Adults

Summer Jazz Workshop

Jazz Intensive Summer 2026

Hone your improvisation skills, expand your repertoire, and have fun jamming with your fellow musicians! This intensive will focus on small group playing and improvisation. Students will have the opportunity to learn from expert CMC faculty through masterclasses, guided listening, small group rehearsal and performance, and jam sessions. By popular demand from last year’s workshop, more hours of playing and master classes are included in this year’s workshop.

Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums)
Styles of music studied: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz
Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, mastery of scales, and prior experience in improvisation. Admission with instructor’s consent.

Students will be asked to audition, by submitting a video (or audio recording) in which you play a jazz standard or blues, playing the melody, improvising over the form of the tune and then playing the melody. If you are a drummer or bassist, please play time for the form of the melody, improvise for a chorus and then play time for the melody. If you have a recording of yourself from a recent performance, please feel free to share that in lieu of a new recording. Some workshop groups will receive music in advance, more advanced students will not receive music in advance. Please mark in your questionnaire if you would like to receive music in advance.

Workshop size: A maximum of 20 students working in small ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; July 31–August 2, 2025; Friday, July 31 from 6:00–8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2 from 10:00am–5:00pm
Faculty: Erick Peralta and Charlie Gurke, Co-Directors; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $525 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.

How to enroll:

Please fill out the Summer Jazz Workshop Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.
Upon submission of your workshop application, please upload your audition video. Directions on the submission of your video audition will be shared in the workshop questionnaire and in a confirmation email. Please be sure to title your video with your first and last name.

Payment:

A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that you are not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundable. If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 23, 2026.
Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 23, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date. If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 23, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 23 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.

The application deadline is May 23, 2026 for this workshop, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because it is designed around the exact number of participants, we are unable to issue refunds after May 23, 2026. Prior to the May deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

Accordion

Private Lesson

Advanced Jazz Ensemble

Explore a standard jazz repertoire in a dynamic, participatory setting. The advanced ensemble plays the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, and others; with emphasis on communicating as an ensemble, improvising, phrasing, groove, and dynamics to make the music come alive. There will be a culminating performance at Community Music Center at the end of each quarter. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, mastery of scales, and prior experience in improvisation. Admission with instructor’s consent. New students will be asked to audition. Instructor: Patrick Greene Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

Afro-Peruvian Cajon

In this class participants will learn about the history of the Afro-Peruvian Cajon (wooden box drum), and will learn to play Afro-Peruvian rhythms on the Cajon. The Afro-Peruvian Cajon has become a symbol of identity and cultural pride for Peruvians. Currently it is the most popular instrument in Peru, practically every family on the Peruvian coast has a Cajon at home that is part of their celebrations. Furthermore, we can recognize the versatility of this instrument that has allowed it to successfully position itself in world music, being one of the most used alternatives in the percussion sets of various artists Instruments: Cajon (percussion) Musical Styles: Afro-Peruvian Ages: Adults and older teens Prerequisites: none Teacher: Pierr Padilla Cajons will be provided during class sessions. If students have their own cajon, they are welcome to bring it! Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Class sections that are open to new students will appear with a “Register Now” button. All other classes are for continuing students only.

Anything Goes Chorus I

Beginning Vocal Ensemble Join this fun and supportive environment to learn basic vocal and breathing technique, how to support your tone, beginning note reading skills, simple harmonies, and rounds. This beginning singing class is designed for singers with little to no experience. It is focused on group singing, but also incorporates individual singing. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instrument: Voices of all ranges Musical Styles: Folk, popular, jazz Instructor: Ellen RobinsonMask requirement: Masking is optional. For those who do choose to wear a mask, the Resonance 95 Singers Mask is recommended. It allows for fully opening your mouth and breathing deeply, both of which are necessary for proper singing.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

Anything Goes Chorus II

Intermediate/Advanced Vocal Ensemble For vocalists who love to harmonize in a wide variety of musical styles such as jazz, musical theater, and pop. Enjoy interacting with other singers in this lively chorus while continuing to develop your vocal technique, music reading skills, blending with other voices and your stage presence. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instrument: Voices of all ranges, especially baritone and tenor Musical Styles: Jazz, Broadway, a cappella, pop Prerequisites: Music reading skills, the ability to sing in tune, and hold your own while singing in three-part harmony. Previous choral experience is a plus. Prior approval of instructor is required. Instructor: Ellen Robinson Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a 50% discount on this class tuition.Get to know Anything Goes! See photos/video from a recent performance here.Mask requirement: Masking is optional. For those who do choose to wear a mask, the Resonance 95 Singers Mask is recommended. It allows for fully opening your mouth and breathing deeply, both of which are necessary for proper singing.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

Banjo

Private Lesson

Bass (acoustic)

Private Lesson

Bass (electric)

Private Lesson

Beginning Group Guitar for Adults

Learn chords, simple strums, and tuning in a fun, relaxed group setting. You’ll be introduced to the basic elements of rhythm and harmony that will help you to play music right away! Guitar 1 is for the absolute beginner.Students will learn:Basic open position chords: A, D, E, G, C, Am, Em, A7, B7, D7, E7, G7Basic strums in 4/4 and 3/4 timeI-IV-V tunes in A, D, G, and EKnowledge of how to read a “lead sheet”The desire to keep playingAges: Adults and older teens (high school students) Instruments: Guitar Musical Styles: Diverse, based on participant interests Prerequisites: none Instructor: Sandy Brassard Size: 4-6 studentsThis class prepares you for Guitar Group Class - Learning Songs, Bluegrass Jam, Blues Workshop and other Group Guitar and Mixed Instrument ensemblesStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

Beginning Jazz Ensemble

CMC offers jazz ensembles for players of all levels. Explore jazz repertoire in a dynamic, participatory setting.The Beginning Jazz Ensemble focuses on building standard repertoire, improvisation concepts, and developing ensemble skills. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, knowledge of scales, and some experience in improvisation. Instructors: Erick Peralta, Charlie Gurke, David Steinberg, Max Miller-LoranStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

Beginning Voice

Learn beginning vocal technique and interpretive skills in a fun group setting. You’ll gain experience learning to sing in healthy ways by focusing on body alignment, breath management, and vowel formation. This class will support a student’s process in stylistically interpreting a piece of music through additional research and study. Topics and activities for classes include exploring the singing apparatus, vocalizing with exercises using scales and arpeggios, interpreting music and text, developing stage presence, and working with a collaborative pianist or backing track. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: All styles are welcome Prerequisites: Students must be prepared to learn and memorize music and text Instructors: Michael Mohammed, Nicole Lumetta Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. This class prepares you for Vocal Harmony Workshop, Anything Goes Chorus, Great Songs of Soul and R&B, Gospel Vocal Ensemble and/or other mixed instrument ensembles that include vocals.

Blues Workshop

This Electric Blues workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of blues grooves that one might encounter at a blues jam. We'll listen and learn from the recordings performed by the original artists that define a particular groove e.g., a Magic Sam boogie, an Albert King blues rhumba/mambo, a Jimmy Reed shuffle, a B.B. King jump blues, a Muddy Waters 'mojo' groove, a Lowell Fulson 'tramp' groove, and much more. Ensemble playing and individual improvisation will be encouraged with a focus on group interaction and the supporting role each individual instrument plays in establishing the groove. Ages: adult, older teens (high school) Instruments: guitar (electric), bass (electric), piano, drums, brass/woodwinds Prerequisites: Intermediate playing proficiency on your instrument, ability to play 7th and 9th chords (barred for guitars), have some major scale and blues scale knowledge, read a simple chord chart Instructor: Larry Dunn Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

Brazilian Candomblé Drumming

Learn traditional Afro Brazilian rhythms in a unique group setting. You will have a chance to study the techniques that makeup this musical language which has influenced other well known Brazilian musical styles such as samba and samba reggae. While some techniques are similar to that of the conga or djembe, the hand and stick techniques in this tradition will lead you into new sonic territories. This class will introduce you to many duplet and triplet based rhythms along with areas that are a mixture of the two and exist in between common rhythmic divisions. Students will gain insight into how this music fits into the song and dance context and how these elements combine to create a captivating atmosphere which is an essential cultural practice linking West Africa to the Americas. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: All styles are welcome Prerequisites: Students must be prepared to learn and memorize several rhythmic patterns along with several hand and stick techniques Instructor: Robert Lopez Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

Cello

Private Lesson

Chamber Music Ensemble

Whether you are an advanced beginner or an accomplished amateur musician, CMC’s chamber music program offers an opportunity to develop your musicianship and technique as well as the chance to play with others. Groups are composed of three to five students of compatible levels. Advanced beginners and intermediate students will focus on developing basic ensemble skills, intonation, tone quality, and rhythmic accuracy. Advanced students will study important aspects of ensemble playing, including interpretation and performance techniques. For those who are new to music we have an Intro to Chamber Music class to learn the various ways chamber musicians communicate, listening tuning and ensemble skills necessary for a successful chamber experience. Groups are formed for students of varying degrees of experience and can include piano, strings, and winds musicians This is a great opportunity to create lasting friendships as well as great performing groups! Pre-formed groups are highly encouraged! Ensembles who would like to perform will have the opportunity to sign up for a regular CMC recital. Ages: Adults, Older Teens (high school students) Instruments: All and voice Musical Styles: All Prerequisites: Students should have at least two years of experience playing their instrument. Placement auditions for new students take place at the beginning of each quarter in order to create groups who play at similar levels. Beginning students should be familiar with key signature with up to three sharps and flats, and basic rhythms including eighth notes. Class size: 3–5 students Instructors: Josepha Fath, Diane Grubbe, Leo Baluk, Karlson Can, Michaela Overall, Monika Gruber Gibbons, Katrina Wreede, Shirley Wong-Frentzel, Ben Snellings, Lilia Zheltova Location, Day, and Time: Mission District Branch OR Richmond District Branch. Hour-long rehearsals/coachings are scheduled based on mutual availability.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.For more information, please contact: Katrina Wreede, Chamber Music Coordinator: kwreede@sfcmc.org Online signup for this class is unavailable. Please fill out the Chamber Music Inquiry Form to get started.

For Youth (Ages 8–18)

Intro to Piano, Guitar, Songs, and Musical Discovery!

An Ensemble Camp for Young Musicians

Latin and Jazz Music Summer Camp

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