Community School

At the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, we are committed to making music education accessible to everyone who has a passion and curiosity for music at every level of ability. Our world-class teachers share their expertise with students of wide-ranging musical interests and varying ages, from seven months to adults.

Located in sunny Los Angeles, the Community School offers online and in-person music lessons on many instruments—piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and voice. All experience levels welcome, from beginner to advanced.

At the Community School, students join together to perform chamber music and as part of large ensembles. The school also focuses on students’ understanding of music theory. Classes cover the basics of reading pitch and rhythm. As they progress in musicality, students employ more complex analysis skills. We encourage students to combine theory with applied instruction and ensemble activities for a well-rounded educational experience.

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Meet Our Faculty

Jessie Oliver
Voice Faculty

Jessie is passionate for Vocal Rehabilitation and Trauma informed Holistic Teaching. She has collaborated with Speech Pathologists to create warm-ups and practices for wellness for the singing actor.

Aimée Kreston
Violin Faculty

A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Aimée Kreston served as Principal second violin of the Minnesota Orchestra and as Concertmaster of L’Orchestre de Paris prior to moving to Los Angeles.  A committed teacher, Ms. Kreston’s students have won numerous awards and attend the top conservatories in the country.

Michael Yoshimi, DMA
Clarinet Faculty

At 17, Michael made his solo debut performing the Mozart Clarinet Concerto with the Honolulu Symphony as a winner of their Young Artists Concerto Competition.

Peter Lloyd
Double Bass Faculty

One of America’s leading orchestral and chamber music artists.