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

Benjamin Lash
Cello Faculty

Benjamin Lash was a top prizewinner in multiple Chicago area competitions and is an avid chamber musician.

Yung-mee Rhee
Piano Faculty

Yung-mee Rhee is an accomplished pianist and teacher, and adjudicator of the annual Southwestern Youth Music Festival and Music Teachers National Association Bartok Competition.

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Jacqueline Paquette
Early Childhood Faculty

A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A. (Music), Immaculate Heart College; M.M.Ed., University of California-Los Angeles. California State Teaching Credential and Certification in Orff Schulwerk and Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

Ivana Malo
Ivana Malo
Piano Faculty

Ms. Malo is dedicated to inspiring her students with a lifelong love of music and also a solid foundation to develop healthy technique and musicality.