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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Described by American Record Guide as “An excellent artist who plays with great clarity, taste, and technical mastery,” Mr. Martinez-Anton is a versatile and passionate performing artist.
Originally from Armenia, Gasparyan is a celebrated performer and recording artist now on faculty in the Community School of Performing Arts.
Richard Schwabe, violin instructor and longtime chair of the String Department at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts, holds music degrees from the University of Southern California (BM) and the University of Michigan (MM).
Dr. Minor Wetzel is passionate about teaching students of all levels. It is his goal to help each student find their innate gifts, as well as their unique technical challenges, and to help put them on an upward trajectory of development as players and artists.”