COMMUNITY CLASSES
BALLET FOLKLORICO
Saturdays, 9-10am (youth),
10-11am (adults)!
Learn and perform the traditional dances of Mexico!
NEW - Adult class on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am!
DRUMS
Wednesdays!
DRUM POWER!
Explore a variety of percussion and Afro-Caribbean rhythms! Instruments and drumsticks provided!
GUITAR
MARIACHI
Saturdays, 9:45-10:30am!
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, Erica Ochoa, Mac Lancaster, and Victor Garcia
MARIACHI
MARIACHI
Mariachi Prep - Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Mariachi Victoria -
Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm
Our Mariachi program includes three levels of experience. Mariachi Prep ensemble requires basic experience in note-reading and playing. Mariachi Victoria requires strong skills in note-reading, rhythm, pitch, and performance. Mariachi Victoria Premier requires performance-ready knowledge of popular and traditional Mariachi songs. Visit our Mariachi Victoria website for more detail!
PIANO
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!
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.
UKULELE
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15pm (beginners), 5:20-6:20pm (intermediate)!
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 throughout the ages. All materials will be provided online via Google Classroom and flip grid. Click on the image above to meet Ms. Lorelei!
Instructors: Lorelei Garner and Alejandro Ornelas
VIOLIN
Tuesdays and 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
VOICE
City Hearts Choir, Thursdays 4-5pm
SING, Saturdays 9:45-10:45am
BeatVox, Saturdays 11:15am-12:45pm
Las Voces de San Diego,
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
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
Las Voces de San Diego!
Click here for details!
PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
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-$50 each, depending on instructor and length of lesson. Contact Lorelei Garner 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 Lorelei Isidro-Garner at lgarner@cityheightsmusicschool.org 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.