COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
We enrich the lives of students, teachers, professional musicians, and the community through music education, performance, and appreciation. We do this by hosting music workshops, concerts, summer camps, and ongoing ensembles for musicians age seven and up; maintaining a free database of local music teachers; placing donated musical instruments with people or organizations who need them; offering music instrument “petting zoos” at community events; and publishing a free monthly e-newsletter that lists upcoming concerts and music-related events around the Monterey Bay area.
Teen Campers from the 2024 season
Teen Camp Registration
NOW OPEN!
Check out our awesome residential camp for teen musicians! Teens love it, parents love it, we love it. It’s so much more than a music camp!
Camp takes place in the redwoods above Aptos from June 16th–21st.
Kids playing the bamboo flutes they built during camp
Kid Camp Registration
NOW OPEN!
Have a young musician? We’ve got a great two-week program that’s both fun and inspiring!
Camp takes place in Scotts Valley from July 21-August 1st, Mondays-Fridays from 10am-3pm. Early Bird Discount on tuition ends March 10th.
Close up of someone playing a mountain dulcimer
Redwood Dulcimer Day
Our virtual day of workshops takes place on Saturday, August 16th. We offer fabulous instructors, a low-key and supportive environment, and a sense of community that is rare in the online world. Come join us for a day of making music!
