For Daniel Brown, a professional jazz musician and founder of the Richmond District’s beloved record store NOISE, the roots of his musical journey trace back to childhood lessons at CMC. Introduced to CMC by his fourth and fifth grade music teacher, Robert Daniels, Brown’s early experiences at both the Richmond District Branch and the Mission […]

At CMC, piano students are guided by teachers who bring both deep experience and heartfelt dedication. The Piano Department is a place where students of all ages and backgrounds can grow in skill, confidence, and joy. Whether they’re beginners learning their first scales or advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions. Two of CMC’s outstanding piano […]

As performer, activist, songwriter and scholar, Bernice Johnson Reagon so poignantly summed up: “when we sing, we announce our existence.” The ethos that music provides all of us a necessary tool for self expression, transformation, and community-building is one that Community Music Center holds dear in its mission, vision, and values. The tuition-free New Voices […]