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

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Ted Botsford
Double Bass Faculty

As an orchestral musician, soloist, teacher, and proponent of contemporary music, Ted Botsford enjoys a varied career.

Régulo Martínez-Antón
Piano and Keyboard Repertoire Faculty

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.

Joan Kwuon
Violin Faculty

Joan Kwuon is a critically-acclaimed soloist, described by The New York Times as “fiery, intensely musical and impassioned.”

Gallia Kastner
Violin Instructor

Gallia has been the concertmaster of the American Youth Symphony since 2016 and has won numerous local, national, and international competitions, both as a soloist and chamber musician.