Kinder Guitar
Founded by an award-winning classical guitarist in the Bay Area, this popular program provides a wonderful introduction to the guitar and the world of music for children ages 5-10. Young students experience early success and have fun, while the age-appropriate curriculum guides them to a complete musical development. The program encourages parental involvement, includes two seasonal recitals, and guarantees lots of fun in the classroom.

To see what other parents are saying about KinderGuitar, please visit www.kinderguitar.com.
Inquire with director, Leo Garcia (510) 547-9672 or email leo@kinderguitar.com.

The Conservatory of Vocal/Instrumental Arts (COVA) • http://www.covaconservatory.org
3800 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619 • 510-531-0110 • 510-285-7511
A public charter school serving Kindergarten through eighth grade students in Oakland and the greater Bay Area. COVA offers a robust academic curriculum with a state ranking of 8 out of 10, as well as extensive music and performing arts experience. Students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade receive daily instruction in vocal music and music theory. Beginning in grade 4 (with some early start students in grade 3) students select a vocal or instrumental focus and receive direct instruction in the area of focus. COVA offers a wide diversity of music and performance ensembles including: String Orchestra, Stage Band, Rock Band, Jazz Band, R & B Band, Guitar, Keyboard, Voice, Musical Theater, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, and more. COVA students develop self-confidence, poise, and self- discipline leading to success in endeavors within and beyond music.

Bandworks • http://www.bandworks.com/index.php • Rock band classes for kids and adults. Bandworks has been running in the Bay Area for twelve years.

Crowden Center for Music • www.crowdenmusiccenter.org • (510) 559-2941 • Ages: 6 mo. To Adult

East Bay Music Together • www.eastbaymusictogether.com  • 2316 Webster Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 • 510.843.8641• Email: info@eastbaymusictogether.com • Developmentally appropriate..

Gymboree Play & Music Center • www.gymboree.com/ • 2675 Geary Blvd., SF, 94117 
• 415.776.2111 • Email: mailto:info@gymboree.com • Ages 16 mos-4 yrs.

Habitot Children's Museum • www.habitot.org/ • 2065 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94707• 510.647.1111 • A hands-on learning center offering music classes up to age 7.

Kindermusik • www.kindermusik.com/  
•To Find Classes in your area: • www.findlocation.com/kindermusik/locator.htm

Music Makers • Weekly Music Makers age-appropriate classes offer parents and young children (18 months to 6 years old) engaging opportunities to grasp the elements of music--pitch, tempo, rhythm--in an environment where everyone feels invited to sing, play and learn. We draw from Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze Eurhythmics theories of music education. Music theory is integrated into a weekly theme that children can relate to-- like trains, animals or rainbows--sparking imaginations, inspiring musical creativity and shaping our class games, songs and instrument play. Class schedules, registration and program information is available on the Music Makers website.
www.music-makers.org • Cindy Cohen, Director • Class location:
240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920 • (415) 461-1066

Music Time • www.gocitykids.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1167
• 4150 Balboa Ave., SF, CA 94121 • 415.750.1166 • Ages 18 mo. - 5 yrs 

Traveling Music Teacher Network • www.travelingmusic.com/ • US Hwy 183, SF, CA • 800.308.2529 • Ages 4-18.  Set up lessons online & be matched with a local teacher. (Get references:  Quality of the instructors is not guaranteed).

Union Music Company • www.parduba.com/contact.html  • 1475 Bush, SF, CA 94109 • 415.775.6043 • Ages 5 – 17.  Brass, Woodwind, or String.  Call to arrange directly with teachers.

GoCityKids • www.gocitykids.com/browse/subcat.jsp?area=199&category=1652
A comprehensive URL which includes a directory of other music resources & links

Neighborhood Parents Network • www.parentsnet.org/index.html  
• P.O. Box 8597, Berkeley, CA 94707 • (510) 527-6667.

The School of String Improvistion, Berkeley CA.
Director Irene Sazer, original member of the Turtle Island String Quartet and leader of the Real Vocal String Quartet runs classes and workshops for kids, teens and adults, as well as a summer camp. The students can explore and develop improv games, fiddling, blues and many diverse styles in a nurturing and creative environment. 510-548-3738
director@stringimprovisation.org | www.stringimprovisation.org