Music Classes in Los Angeles, CA

This drum class will teach you the fundamentals of hand drumming if you live in Los Angeles or the & San Fernando Valley and are looking for a drum class. You will learn fundamentals of rhythm and drumming and the drum class will teach you to drum effectively in any situation. Los Angeles & Burbank is home to many drum and drumming enthusiasts...

All classes are held in the state-of-the-art digital piano lab. Learn piano, learn music, and learn about yourself. Pre-requisite: Some experience on Piano is required. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community Services Office...

Singing skills development including work on vocal technique, breathing, performance skills and developing audience rapport. Topics may include basic ear training, scales, vowels, and learning simple melodies. Each student may perform solo and in a group.  For ages 15 years and up.

Don’t fret! You can continue what you started in Guitar 1. Using your lead sheets form Guitar 1, review the basics of playing guitar, reading lead sheets and right-hand technique. Then get an overview of where to go from there - with things like more advanced bar chords, some basic scales, and improvising theory that can be applied toward...

Perfect for student who needs to get back in shape and strengthen the core fundamentals of rhythm and timing. Also touched on beat juggling and trick mixing that will help DJ’s stand out from the pack. Class will conclude at the end of 4 weeks with a routine performed by each student. Applying the following scratches with good warm up and practice...

Experience the power of djembe and doundoun drums with Malik Sow (So) from Senegal, learn drumming the African way. Malik makes the novice to master relationship comfortable, he teaches technique, musical phrasing and breathing, and encourages self-expression.

This course is an introduction to the electric bass. Students will learn to successfully play amplified bass guitar in a group setting. They will receive basic instruction on note reading, finger positioning, and harmonies.  Students need to provide their own electric bass, bass cable, and picks. A portable bass amplifier is recommended but not...

All classes are held in the state-of-the-art digital piano lab. Learn piano, learn music, and learn about yourself. Pre-requisites: At least 1 year playing or completion of Level II. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community...

Shamanic Journeying experience is recommended but not required.  In this Circle we will: Call in the Helping Spirits Drum/rattle to bring harmony and power to our Circle Chant Shamanic songs Journey for ourselves or a partner Dance our Power Animals Journey for the Earth or for our Community Share and learn from each other Practice Transfiguration...

Learn Guinea style drumming using djembe, dunnun, and bells, all skill levels welcome. If you are a beginner with no drum and want to learn djembe basics, or an experienced player who wants to fine tune your skills, Shangowale knows how to create an experience that leaves everyone with much more that what they started with.

SONGMAKERS is a class exclusively for graduates of THE ROOTS songwriting program. The class strikes a vital balance between providing an ongoing curriculum of growth for the writers and weekly workshopping opportunities to gain feedback on songs and songs-in-progress. Exercises range from idea-generation to lyric development, from hook-writing to...

In these classes students will explore the fascinating sounds of music. Emphasis will be placed on ensemble, inspiration, polishing, and performance. Required Material: Student must provide their own violin. (Violins can be rented by the month at most music stores.) More information given by instructor. Location notes: Room numbers are provided...

Come join us Wednesday Nights for this powerful drumming class you will defiantly advance your drumming skills quickly in this class. Kwesi is a Professional Drummer who teaches traditional West African Drumming and has been practicing Music his whole life.

Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former Major Label talent to those writing their very first song; a Grammy- and Oscar-nominated songwriter to open mic regulars; those making their first EPs to those writing the first songs they truly trust and believe in; from a Grammy-nominated artist on the 2014 ballot to a Grammy Winner and...

Explore the full musical posibilities of the most eloquent of instruments. Learn to play the guitar a a solo instrument, while learning to read music. Required Material: Students provide a nylon string guitar. Location notes:  Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed. Students can purchase a semester parking...