For Youth

Ignite a passion for music at CMC

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.

Online Learning

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.

Private Lessons

Find the guidance you need to enjoy playing music with private lessons.
Browse instruments and teachers.
Find out how to enroll in private lessons.

CMC also offers low-cost instrument rental.

Choosing an Instrument+– See More

Attend a free CMC Sunday and try out a few.
Think about your favorite types of music. Which instruments come to mind?
Consider any physical limitations (e.g. injuries, hand size).
Imagine how you’ll transport your instrument.
Call a CMC registrar! They can help you find the right instrument for you.

Recommended Ages to Begin
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Toddlers 0-3 years old and their caregivers: Family Music
Children ages 4-7: Music for Children
Children ages 4 and up: Violin, viola and cello (with instructor’s consent)
Children ages 6 and up: Piano (with instructor’s consent)
Children ages 6-11: String Orchestra for Children
Children ages 8-12: Children’s Chorus, voice lessons for 8-12 year olds with instructor’s consent
Students age 8 through adult may enroll in all other private lessons.

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.

Group Classes and Ensembles

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.
Learn more.

Young Musicians Programs

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.
Learn more.

Summer Music Camps

CMC offers summer music camps for kids ages 8 – 18.
Learn more.