Music Classes in San Diego, CA

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

Music theorist and multi-instrumentalist Anne Johnson will help you learn to recognize and latch onto patterns commonly found in Irish melodies. She'll also share some tricks for figuring out how certain notes are likely to behave in certain keys, which can help you to anticipate what comes next in a tune.  This class is open to anyone who would...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Fundamentals of Singing aims to align, open and strengthen the singer's natural singing abilities. Class is open to beginner (0-2 years experience) to intermediate levels (3-5 years).  Topics covered: Releasing tension from your instrument Aligning your instrument Opening the vocal tract Breathing for singing Onsets Resonance Registration...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

Intermediate to advanced adult cello students will learn pieces together in this fun and relaxed virtual class. Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music stand, and rosin, plus folder for music handouts and pencil.

Playing with other people is one of the most effective ways to improve- and have more fun in the process! In this 10 week class, you will delve deeply into two to three songs as a group. You will learn parts, song structure, work on singing and playing, work out song arrangements, and perform with your classmates on Week 10! For students who have...

Topics include: note reading;  basic rhythm concepts interval identification triads major and minor scales parallel scales an introduction to notation and ear-training

If you want to move ahead in your guitar playing and build on the introductory elements you've previously learned, here’s the right class to get you to the next level. Suggested prerequisites: beginning Guitar or skills in basic note reading ability to play a few open position chords a general basic feel for the guitar.  Students must...

Learn and play mixed strums, riffs, arpeggios, bass runs and first barre chords in the style of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Nirvana, REM, India Arie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, the Indigo Girls and more.  Prerequisite: This class is for students who have completed Guitar For Near Beginners or who have otherwise learned basic open...

Expand your knowledge of the blues with Gavin Harper, in this continuation of his Blues Guitar for Intermediate Beginners class. For students who have Blues Guitar for Intermediate Beginners class, or who are otherwise familiar with basic open and barre chords, strumming patterns and the fundamentals of the blues.

This class is for the student who has experience playing and reading classical music. Antonio Truyols will lead the class through the basics of jazz chord nomenclature, playing a few jazz standards, and discussing the principles of improvisation in the jazz style to get you soloing! You can watch the teacher and his hands on the keyboard at the same...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. Whether you play music by ear or simply love to listen to it, now is the perfect time to learn how to read music! This class introduces the very basics of music theory, vocabulary, and notation, so that you can look at...