COMMUNITY CLASSES

Workshops are scheduled throughout the year for all ages!

Explore vibrant colors, shapes, and textures!

Araceli Carrera and Germán Corrales, Instructors   

Workshops are scheduled throughout the year for adults and youth!

Learn and perform the traditional dances of Mexico!  

Natalie Diaz, Instructor   

Saturdays!

This high energy ensemble is nothing short of AWESOME!  Guitar, bass, keyboard, drumset, vocals, and more!

Mac Lancaster, Director   

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.

Instructors: Lorelei Garner, Victor Garcia Cardenas, and Mac Lancaster

Wednesdays!

MARIACHI JUVENIL VICTORIA

Learning beginning repertoire and Mariachi standards in sectionals and ensemble rehearsals.

MARIACHI VICTORIA

Pre-professional and professional musicians learning advanced repertoire popular at chambas.

Instructors: Erica Ochoa, Hector Gonzalez, Omar Bernal

Wednesdays!

CHMS Rumberos!

Explore a variety of percussion and Afro-Caribbean rhythms! Instruments and drumsticks provided!  

Charlie Chávez, Director   

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: Lorelei Garner, 

Tia Mae Frostrom,

Erica Ochoa, Victor Garcia Cardenas, and Mac Lancaster

Tuesdays! 

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.

Instructor: Lorelei Garner

Wednesdays!

From beginner string classes to more advanced playing in City Strings, 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.

Instructor: Erica Ochoa and Alejandro Ornelas

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays!

Las Voces de San Diego

City Hearts Choir

Sing!

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. 

Lorelei Garner, Tia Mae Frostrom, and Tomás Acosta

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 Lorelei Garner for schedule and teacher availability!