COMMUNITY MUSIC, ART AND DANCE CLASSES
VISUAL ART
BALLET FOLKLORICO
BALLET FOLKLORICO
Saturdays!
Explore vibrant colors, shapes, and textures! Design and paint murals for El Jardín!
BALLET FOLKLORICO
BALLET FOLKLORICO
BALLET FOLKLORICO
Workshops are scheduled throughout the year for adults and youth!
Learn and perform the traditional dances of Mexico!
BEATVOX
BALLET FOLKLORICO
Saturdays!
This high energy ensemble is nothing short of AWESOME! Guitar, bass, keyboard, drumset, vocals, and more!
GUITAR
CHORDS
Open chords, moveable shapes, improvisation, 2-3 chord songs, and major vs minor structures
MELODIES
Finger style (PIMA), note reading, arpeggio patterns, and fundamentals.
MARIACHI
PERCUSSION
FREE COMMUNITY MARIACHI on FRIDAYS!
A mash-up of ages and experience to learn and perform favorite songs from the Mariachi repertoire!
Instructors: David Rodriguez and Victoria Eicher
MARIACHI VICTORIA
Pre-professional and professional musicians perform popular at chambas! Call 619-387-8582 for availability.
PERCUSSION
PERCUSSION
Wednesdays!
CHMS Rumberos!
Explore a variety of percussion and Afro-Caribbean rhythms! Instruments and drumsticks provided!
PIANO
Classes progress from playing songs with three notes (CDE) to reading all notes on the grand staff. Rhythm drills are layered with notes and chords for extra practice. Group classes are based in the Faber Method books.
Instructors: April Drury, Tia Mae Frostrom, Mac Lancaster and, Victoria Eicher
UKULELE
Saturdays!
Students start by learning basic chords and simple melodies, often accompanied by upbeat tracks. Students will develop their musical ear and rhythm, learning to accompany themselves while singing various popular tunes.
VIOLIN
Wednesdays!
From beginner string classes, students work on tone production, left and right hand technique, rhythm, and note-reading skills. Etudes, shifting, advanced bow techniques, sight-reading, and ensemble playing are emphasized in more advanced classes.
VOICE
Mondays and Tuesdays!
Las Voces de San Diego
Filipino Choir*
City Hearts Choir*
We have something for everyone! We vocalize, sight-read, and study the repertoire focusing on healthy vocal production, intonation, rhythm, and artistry. "Karaoke" tracks are provided for class and practice purposes.
*Contact Director Lorelei Garner directly at 619-920-2070 for details.
PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Violin, Piano, Trumpet, Voice, Bass, Guitar
Private and semi-private lessons are available for beginner through advanced levels. Tone production, technique, rhythm, and note-reading skills are emphasized.The lessons offer a valuable supplement to all types of ensembles and personal ambitions!
Lessons are $25-$70 each, depending on instructor and length of lesson. Contact Jelani Lizarraga for schedule and teacher availability!
SPECIAL NEEDS
'Tuning in to Me and You' on Saturdays!
Encouraging social interaction and communication skills through music with patterns, movement, and textures!
Language, visual and sensory supports are available.
Parents are encouraged to attend.
Email Jelani Lizarraga for details!
MATERIALS
REQUIRED - Pencil, Music Folder/Notebook
RECOMMENDED - Music Stand, Tuner/Metronome
GUITAR classes: Chromatic Tuner, Foot Rest, 6-string (nylon preferred), guitar pick, guitar strap (for Mariachi)
INSTRUMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT - click here.
RECOMENDADO - Atril para partituras, Afinador/Metrónomo
Clases de GUITARRA: Afinador Cromático, Apoya Pie, 6 cuerdas (de preferencia nailon), Púa de Guitarra, correa de guitarra (para Mariachi)
CONTRATO DE RENTA DE INSTRUMENTOS - haga clic aquí.