Let’s make music! Looking for group-based music lessons for kids or teens? Here are the Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda programs that let kids find their sound.
We had to draw the line somewhere. Musical instruments and group-based lessons for them are totally in. Private lessons are not listed. We included choirs but excluded musical theater, so be sure to check out some other performing arts classes in musical theater or dance. If your children are younger than elementary school, have a look at our toddler and baby class guide.
Albany Music School
Group Music Class curriculum is designed for kids at the age of 4 and expands to individual instruction in piano, violin, guitar, drums, and other instruments. Private lessons also available.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Amabile School of Music
Amabile School of Music in Moraga offers a "Little Mozart Group Class" for beginner students aged 4 & private music lessons to students age 5+ including adults. Offering piano, cello, guitar, ukulele, drum, clarinet, voice, and violin lessons.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
BandWorks
BandWorks offers year-round workshops for kids and teens as well as intensive musical summer camps. Children form a band for the duration of their 8-week session, work with a mentor, learn together, and perform in a gig.
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Feisty Fingers Music
Piano and voice lessons for adults and children aged 5 and up. Also French coaching.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Guitar Center Music Lessons
Offering lessons in piano, drums, keyboard, guitar, vocals, dj skills, and bass.
Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Jingle Jamboree Music
Music Club After School Program invites kindergarten through 5th Grade students to expand their musical knowledge a few afternoons per week. Music Club features song games and music reading.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Kairos Music Academy - Youth Choir
Youth Choir serves children aged 6 to 15 years old with a superb musical education and the exhilarating experience of performing choral music and musical theater.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Kate Campbell Piano Studio
Join a community of creative pianists. Individual Lessons, Piano Partner Lessons, and Beginner Group Class available Monday-Saturday, with highly qualified teachers and a well-rounded curriculum. Trial lessons available now for fall enrollment.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Kids Go Mandarin
Classes increase kids’ enthusiasm for learning Mandarin and music at the same time through multi-sensory creative teaching including music, movement, and play for ages 0-6.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten
Musically Minded Academy Ensemble Classes
Group music lessons beginning at age 4. Many instruments available.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Pacific Boychoir Academy (PBA)
After School foundational music classes and training for boys and girls ages 4-18. PBA's Grammy-winning choirs provide opportunities to perform locally, regionally, and internationally. Choristers form life-long friendships and high levels of musical expertise.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Rhythm Kids by East Bay Music Together
Rhythm Kids is a music, movement, and drumming class designed to teach kids rhythm through singing, dancing, and playing songs and beats from around the world. Classes offered for kids ages 4-8.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
San Francisco Girls Chorus & Prep Chorus
The Prep Chorus provides young singers ages 4-5 the opportunity to develop their voices and musicianship in an exciting, positive, age-appropriate atmosphere. Emeryville prep meets Mondays at 4 pm (age 4) and at 5 pm (age 5). No audition is required!
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten
The Crowden School
Music education for 6+ from piano to chorus. Private and group classes are offered.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
University Village Recreation
Many cool classes are available through this Cal-affiliated recreation program, which is open to the public. Look for soccer, gymnastics, circus, chess, piano, and basketball. Schedules vary.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Other ways to get your kids on stage include performing arts classes of the musical theater or dance variety! If your children are younger than elementary school, have a look at our toddler and baby class guide.
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Group music classes for kids 0-12, including Music playdates (0-4), Preschool Prodigies (2-3), Preschool Piano (4-5), Youth Piano (5-12), Ukulele Basics (5+), & Summer/Winter/Spring Piano camps! Also offer Musical Theater classes and Tagalog songs classes. Colorful and fun – great for both neurotypical and neurodiverse kids!