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Music Studios (HMS)

Music Studios partners with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to showcase rock and jazz bands with performances across Los Angeles.

Heart of Los Angeles’ first music program, Music Studios, started more than eighteen years ago as a small vocal ensemble. Today, Music Studios partners with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to showcase rock and jazz bands with performances across Los Angeles.

Along with band rehearsals, the program provides group lessons for saxophone, trumpet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Music Studios also offers a production program, broadening students’ knowledge in recording and digital composition.

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Music Studios Program

Age Range: Ages 7-18

  • New students must be in or entering grades 2 through 12.

Program Dates: Full school year, beginning in Fall (August). Summer programming is also available for enrolled students, but not required.

Registration Timeline: New student applications should be completed in spring, for the following school year. 

  • Families will be notified of their status by mid-July, with classes beginning in late August. 
  • Students may express interest throughout the year, and will be evaluated based on experience and availability of space.

Requirements:

  • Complete an online application.
  • Attend an informational session.
  • Attend an “Instrument Petting Zoo” event where students can play and try different musical instruments and share their preferences.
Music Production Program

Program includes classes in Recording, Digital Composition, and Audio Production. Classes meet twice a week.

Age Range: Ages 12-18

  • New students must be in or entering grades 6-12 (middle school and high school)

Program Dates: Full school year, beginning in fall (August). Summer programming is also available for enrolled students, but not required.

Registration Timeline: New student applications should be completed in spring, for the following school year. 

  • Families will be notified of their status by mid-July, with classes beginning in late August. 
  • Students may express interest throughout the year, and will be evaluated based on experience and availability of space.

Requirements:

  • Complete an online application.
  • Attend an informational session.
  • New students are required to audition and should be able to play their instruments proficiently. 
  • New students will be asked to express their interest in learning music production in writing, or interview.
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Overall, we appreciate HOLA' s effort for all children! My children really enjoy the program and like their teacher. We think we are so lucky to be able to join the program.
Heart of Los Angeles Parent
Muchas gracias por todo lo magnífico que ustedes hacen por nuestros hijos les agradecemos todo su tiempo y esfuerzo que hacen para darles lo mejor.
Heart of Los Angeles Parent
Thank you for everything you do for the kids. It has given my daughter a sense of community, many friends, so many opportunities and inspiration and something to look forward to.
Heart of Los Angeles Parent
It's great! I feel comfortable in the environment that [Heart of LA] has. The instruments are good, the classrooms are good, and the teachers are nice! With the help of [Heart of LA], I've now joined a school band.
Heart of Los Angeles Student

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