Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Teen Center Class

Louden Nelson Community Center 301 Cedar St.  (831) 420 6235

Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA‎ - (831) 429-3883

Mission Hill Middle School
425 King St, Santa Cruz, CA‎ - (831) 429-3861‎

Pacific Collegiate School
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA‎ - (831) 479-7785‎

Private classes and adult classes available

call Robin Macomber at (831 345 5224)

This class focuses on playing with other musicians in a band setting for bass, guitar, drum, keyboard and vocal students. Other instruments are welcome if you first contact the instructor.

Some experience is REQUIERED: guitar and bass players should be able to tune their instruments and find notes on the neck. Drummers must be able to play a basic consistent beat. Keyboard players may need to bring their own keyboard, and must know names of chords and notes on their instrument if htey cannot read music. Class covers song structure, rehearsal and performance skills in adddition to some reading, songwriting, and music theory.  A list of cover songs selected from student suggestions is chosen in the first few weeks of each 10 week session. We then learn to play the songs from music charts (staff and tablature) provided by the instructor, with every sutdent required to sign up for at least 3 songs (more are strongly encouraged!). Original compositions are also accepted. A live performance open to families and friends wraps up the session. Students who play more than one instrument or wish to experiment with vocals are generally encouraged to do so.

Come with your formed band or as an individual looking for a group playing experience. Please specifiy your primary instrument when registering. Drum kit and amplicication for guitar, bass, are provided in addition to PA systems for key's and vocals. Bring your own instrument, cable, tuner and sticks as applicable.

Please Note: This class may not be appropriate for beginning musicians. Any questions about requirements or conditions call Robin Macomber at 831/345-5224 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it