COMMUNITY CLASSES

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!

Natalie Diaz, Instructor   

Mondays, 6-7pm!

NEW!  For intermediate level musicians - no bluegrass experience necessary!  

Erica Ochoa, Director   

Drum Power on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm!

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

Charlie Chávez, Director   

Mondays, 5-5:45pm!

Learn Synthesis, MIDI, Recording, Mixing, and Beat Programming to create your own electro music! 

Instructor: Mac Lancaster   

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

Thursdays, 6-7pm!

House Dance, 80s HipHop and Breakdancing style with the CypherSt8 team - a collective of artists who share a love for Hip Hop Culture and Breaking. They honor and pass down traditions while continuously sharpening their artistic skills and knowledge. They are known for representing their community in the spaces they teach, connect and compete in on a global and local level.

Mariachi Prep - Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm 

Mariachi Victoria - 

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

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!

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.

Instructors: Lorelei Garner, 

Tia Mae Frostrom,

Erica Ochoa, Victor Garcia, and Mac Lancaster

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 

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

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!

Violin, Piano, Trumpet, 

Flute, Voice, 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-$50 each, depending on instructor and length of lesson.  Contact Lorelei Garner for schedule and teacher availability!