Youth Arts Academy

Great Musicians Start Here.

Our Youth Arts Academy (YAA) provides young students access to a myriad of quality programs designed to stimulate their GROWTH, CREATIVITY, and SELF-EXPRESSION through the arts. YAA provides private instrumental and vocal music lessons, youth rock and jazz bands, community outreach to BGC afterschool programs, group music classes, performance training and opportunities, school break camps, and more.

Youth Music Programs

Where Kids Take Center Stage

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Get one-on-one instruction from professional artists in a wide variety of instruments. All ages & skill levels welcome. Instrument rental add-ons available. 

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ROCK BAND

Learn everything needed to be part of a successful band! Delve into music history, get hands-on experience in the recording studio, and learn the ins and outs of live performances. Bands get to perform cover songs and even show off their songwriting chops by composing original music.
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JAZZ BAND

Recommended for grades 6-12

Explore diverse jazz styles and unlock the secrets of improvisation. This class is the perfect compliment to your school band/orchestra journey, a booster to next-level classes and ensembles, and an ideal playground to transform those private lesson skills into group harmony.

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Music Instrument Rentals

Our Youth Arts Academy offers affordable music instrument rentals for aspiring musicians! Learn More

Contact Info

Elizabeth Stewart

Program Manager

(858) 720-2194

YAA@bgcGreaterTogether.org

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Ages Served

5-18 and adult

Grades Served

K-12

School Break Camps Offered

Summer Camps

Adult programs offered

Adults are welcomed to take private lessons with us. We also have many volunteer opportunities for teens and adults in our band programs.

Program offered at 1 Location

Polster Clubhouse (Main Office Location)

Carmel Valley
Serving Grades K-8
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