Community Music Center – Richmond Branch

The office staff was very professional, friendly and-​most importantly-​competent. She got us into the program that we wanted and guided us through the process. Our instructor is outstanding, and we feel like we struck gold. The cost is a great value. The only reason that this is not a 5 star is that the building is pretty derelict. They need better cleaning, carpets, furniture, etc. The building itself seems pretty neglected, also. Nonetheless, what’s going on inside the building is great!

A really beautiful center established since 1921. I went there for a recital of one of my friend’s friends’ and was thoroughly impressed. Hearing all the different voices, instruments and everything was so magical and by the last performance I was tearing up. Music is so powerful and I would recommend this program to anyone who lives nearby and love to pursue a hobby or interested in voice or instrument. Really talented humble group. Hope to visit again in the near future.

This is a great program, I enrolled my daughter (age 11) in two sessions, although she didn’t continue (nothing to do with the program) I thought it was great, the administration was wonderful, the teachers (had several) are very accommodating– if you want to learn a certain, style, song, whatever. Like anything, success is often based on what you bring to the table, are you willing to work, practice, take an active role? For the price (sliding scale, or full price– which is somewhere around $ 20/​lesson) can’t be beat, the venue (only been to the outer richmond site) is also great. This is a wonderful program, and we are fortunate to have it in our neighborhood :)

They have some very good instructors, some have a great deal of patience, others not. But all very professional. This is the extension of the original Capp Street music center but in the Richmond. You can take percussion, piano, vocal, violin, saxophone, flute and guitar here. Pretty much 6 days a week, depending on the instrument and availability of the instructor. Percussion (drums) and guitar are mainly at the Capp Street branch. Periodically, recitals are held and all the piano students (for instance) will perform on a Saturday usually at the Richmond branch but we’ve had to go over to the Capp Street branch before. Street parking is much easier than over in the Mission. Don’t know what the cost for lessons is anymore since my kids stopped taking piano. They do offer scholarships for students and financial aid. Limited lessons on Saturdays, most instructions are in the evenings (5 PM onwards). In the daytime, the building is used as a senior daycare facility.