An early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-7
business. Her specialization is in contemporary jazz, rock and hip hop/R&B. Students learn vocal technique, repertoire, audition/performance skills and musician- ship, all in a private studio setting. Also see “Special Needs.” See ad on page 39.
(562) 441-5678
www.kindermusik.com candabar@mac.com
and will have a ratio of 10 students to one instruc- tor. $75. Various classes are offered throughout the year; please call for a schedule. See ad on page 15.
Boys and Girls Clubs Anaheim (6+): piano and voice lessons. Buena Park (6-18): piano (keyboard attached to computer). Fountain Valley: guitar (8+), piano (6+) and voice. Long Beach: guitar, drums, bass, keyboard and digital recording (6-18). Stanton: youth choir. Tustin: chorale group, guitar and music appreciation. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
• California Arts Center at OCHSA 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 5630
www.ocsarts.net/communityclasses Offers two twelve-week sessions (grades 3 and up) on Saturdays during the school year in guitar and choral voice. See listing in “Arts and Crafts” for full program description.
• California Music Studios Jennifer Paterson, President (800) 227-6222
www.CaliforniaMusicStudios.com Did you know that music students have better math and science skills, score 61% higher on the SAT’s, and are 52% more likely to attend college than the average student? California Music Studios invites your family to enjoy all the benefits that learning music has to offer, through private instruction in the comfort of your home or in one of over 300 locations. CMS offers lessons in all instruments and styles of music, and will find you the highly trained, university graduate teacher that best suits your needs. Their friendly staff is available to assist students seven days a week, and their teachers are happy to set a lesson schedule that is convenient for you. California Music Studios’ free recital program keeps students motivated, and with over 65 performances a year, students are able to perform regularly. Please call or visit their website today to see what makes them dif- ferent. See ad on page 37.
Classics for Kids Foundation (508) 740-8331
www.classicsforkids.org
The foundation helps students find musical instru- ment loan programs and assists music education and performance programs by providing grants for quality instruments.
Community Colleges Cerritos College, Community Education - Weekend classes include piano (three levels, ages 6-14), and beginning and intermediate guitar (8-17). Week- night classes include: Community Band and Com- munity Orchestra (10+). (562) 467-5050. www.
cerritoscommunityed.com
• Cypress College Kids’ College - Let’s Learn Mu- sic (7-11), Bass Guitar for Kids (10+), Playing the Cello (7+), Keyboard-Piano/Beginning through In- termediate (7+), Guitar for Kids - Beginning through Advanced (6+), Violin (4+), Vocal for Kids (7+) and Songs of Guitar Hero (7+); six to eight-week ses- sions. $50-80. Also offered at Anaheim and Ful- lerton campuses. (714) 808-4909.
www.sce.edu
Four Seasons Youth Orchestra (714) 374-3766
www.ocfsyo.org Three orchestras for kids (6-25). Rehearsals at Saddleback College; performances are held throughout Orange County, including the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Placement is available for all en- sembles, strings, winds and brass. Scholarships available. Auditions by appointment through May. New York City performance tour in June.
• Jazz Angels (562) 223-0086
www.jazzangel.org Level specific jazz bands comprised of young mu- sicians, ages 11-17. Musicians learn to play (or improve how they play) this great American mu- sic through a unique method of music mentoring. Three, eight-week sessions throughout the school year. Email:
barry@jazzangel.org.
• Kelly Summer Vocal Studio (562) 833-6444, Long Beach
www.kellysummermusic.com Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vo- cal Studio. Kelly Summer is a career singer and voice teacher with a Masters Degree in vocal performance from USC and over 20 years experience in the music
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• Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812
www.kickitup.com Learn to play the piano, guitar, flute (and more) or sing at Kick It Up. Their noncompetitive environment allows students to achieve and excel in music. Be- ginning at age 5 and through adults, their students enjoy practicing, become involved in school orches- tra and bands, participate in the OCSHA program and perform with the CSULB madrigal choir. Classes are affordable, family-priced based, offered seven days a week, and offer the opportunity to perform in a spring recital. See ads on pages 23 and 45.
• Kindermusik with Candace (562) 441-5678
www.kindermusik.com Welcome to Kindermusik with Candace! An early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-7, Kindermusik addresses your child in a person centered, developmentally appropriate way. They create a bonding environment for you and your child that includes activities suited to their needs. Kindermusik builds a foundation for a lifetime of learning, and you’ll have tons of fun along the way! Located in Long Beach. Contact: Candace,
candabar@mac.com. See ad on this page.
• Life Without Limits Pediatric Center (949) 333-6408, Irvine
www.ucp-oc.org Music classes for children and teens with develop- mental disabilities. See “Special Needs” for com- plete listing.
Long Beach Junior Concert Band (562) 498-4300
www.lbjcb.org Concert band for kids (12+) who play an instru- ment or are interested in pageantry (banners, shield bearers, flag drill and dancers). Drums, tuba and baritone instruments provided. Performances and competitions are scheduled throughout the year. $10 per month; one-time uniform fee, $38.50.
Long Beach Sound Waves Youth Band
www.lbsoundwaves.net Open to all elementary school students. School-year practices held at Rogers Middle School, 365 Monrovia Ave., Long Beach. Concerts held throughout the year. Open registration throughout the sessions. Email:
info@lbsoundwaves.net.
Los Alamitos Youth Center 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos (562) 493-4043
www.theyouthcenter.org School year program for kids (grades K-8) with classes and concerts. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, drums, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, tuba, piano, keyboard, guitar, electric bass
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