COMMUNITY CLASSES

Saturdays!

Learn and perform the traditional dances of Mexico!  

Natalie Diaz, Instructor   

North Park Rumberos and

Drum Power on Wednesdays!

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

Charlie Chávez, Director   

Mondays!

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

Instructor: Mac Lancaster   

Saturdays!

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!

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.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

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, 

Erica Ochoa, Victor Garcia, and Mac Lancaster

'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.

Instructor: Cheyenne Brown

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 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

City Hearts Choir

SING!

BeatVox

Las Voces de San Diego

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 and Tomás Acosta, Directors

Las Voces de Mariachi!

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!