Community Music Center in San Francisco, CA 94110

The Community Music Center (CMC) occupies a historic Victorian in the Mission District of San Francisco with a branch in the Richmond District area and extension programs throughout the city. It's a place that provides low- and no-cost music instruction and concerts.

Classes: Generally, students must be eight years or older to begin private music lessons. Students under eight are encouraged to enroll first in the group classes - Music for Children or Piano for Kids. Violin students may begin instruction at age six by consent of the instructor. Private voice students must be at least 16.

Students must have their own instruments, which can be rented or bought from music stores and often can be purchased secondhand. CMC has a limited number of instruments available for rent.

Camp CMC: A week-long music summer camp designed for students ages 9-14, who are currently enrolled in private instrument lessons and have had at least two years of study on their instrument. From 9am-3pm, activities alternate between chamber group, ensemble, theory and musicianship classes. Participants also engage in several activities designed to develop general musicianship skills, such as playing percussion instruments, singing, and rhythmic movement. Additional activities are scheduled for extended hours (3-5pm) students. Students share their work at the end of the week in an informal performance.