Most of us have heard something to the tune (no pun intended) of research showing that music is to the brain what physical exercise is to the body. With that in mind, it doesn’t hurt to know some local music class options for your little ones. I know my child loves music, and although old school rhetoric mentions kids should not start formal lessons in music until the age of five, one has to admit, classes are a great way to nurture children and prepare them to share and learn in a class setting at any age. Here’s a quick list of music classes available for families in and around Downtown Los Angeles.
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The Colburn School
200 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 621-2200
Ages: Early Childhood Arts Education -7 months to 5 years
Youth Music or Drama Instruction- 5 years old through highs school
About: The Colburn School is one of those memorable facades Downtown that you've probably driven by but may not have known by name. The school is a great place to start a serious music career and maintain it right through adulthood, though early childhood classes start as young as 7 months old.
Inner-City Arts
720 Kohler Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Tel (213) 627-9621
Ages: Elementary, Middle and High School Students
About: Inner-City Arts is a full-service arts center offering opportunities to learn, create, and gather. Information about programs for children and youth is available from the Programs Department at (213) 627-9621 or by email.
John’s Music Center
2845 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 908-5767
Ages: Group classes after 6th grade.
Private lessons at any age
About: John's Music Center aims to make music instruction enjoyable, with a solid technical foundation that caters to each individual's goals.
HOLA
Heart of Los Angeles
2701 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 389-1148
Ages: 6-19
About: Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is a non-profit organization that provides after-school academic, art, and athletic programs for youth living in the Rampart District of Los Angeles. The program provides underserved youth with solid programs in academics, arts, and athletics, empowering them to develop their potential. HOLA's goal is that students strengthen their communities.
PLAY
5814 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 988-1189
Ages: mixed-age, music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.
About: PLAY is a little farther west, offering Hollywood families a diverse experience for little ones (in terms of tonalities, rhythms, languages, subject matter, and physical activities). PLAY's classes draw from a variety of cultures, genres, and traditional and original material.