GRADES K-5 · SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

Music Academy

Award-winning after-school music instruction in partnership with the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Strings, band, guitar, and piano for elementary students.

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GRADES

K-5

DURATION

23 classes + rehearsal + concert

PRICING

$495/school year

LOCATION

6 elementary schools + TYC

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

About the Music Academy

The Youth Center Music Academy provides affordable, high-quality music instruction to elementary students across the Los Alamitos Unified School District. After-school classes are held at Hopkinson, Lee, LAE, Rossmoor, McGaugh, and Weaver Elementary Schools, with Saturday morning and weekday evening classes at The Youth Center.

The program includes 23 one-hour classes, one rehearsal, and one concert per school year. All students are required to bring an instrument to class. Instruments can be rented through Applied Music Studio with up to 50% off for our students.

Instrument Rental

All students must bring an instrument to class. Instruments can be rented through Applied Music Studio at up to 50% off for TYC students. Contact them at (562) 596-1287 or appliedmusicstore@gmail.com. Instruments can also be purchased or rented from any local music store.

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Our instructors

Meet Our Music Instructors

Janet Cisneros

Clarinet, 20+ years

Desiree Glover

Multi-instrument, 30+ yrs

Sophia Laurel

Piano, Guitar, Violin

WHAT PARENTS SAY

The Youth Center Reviews

“The Youth Center is such a wonderful program, it really goes beyond any expectations you can possibly have. The staff and directors are the sweetest most caring people you’ll ever meet.”
Destiny RamirezParent
“Wow! What a great center for kids. My two boys went to Camp Shark and loved it. When kids were 18, they for a job there and learned a lot of job skills that helped them in their future careers.”
Arnie FineParent
“The Youth Center is not just a place; it’s a force for good, shaping the lives of our kids and, in turn, the future of our entire community.”
Art LemnetLocal Guide
Common QUestions

Music Program FAQs

Students study one instrument for the entire school year. If your child is unsure, please contact us to discuss which instrument might be the best fit based on their age, interests, and physical development.

Yes, all classes require your child to bring an instrument. Rental instruments can be obtained through Applied Music Studio at (562) 596-1287 with up to 50% off for our students. You can also purchase or rent from any other music store.

We do not provide makeups or refunds for missed classes. Please speak with your child’s music teacher in advance to make arrangements if you know your child will be absent.

After-school classes are available at Hopkinson, Lee, LAE, Rossmoor, McGaugh, and Weaver Elementary Schools. Classes begin immediately after school ends. Saturday morning and weekday evening classes take place at The Youth Center at 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd.

Research shows early musical training develops areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. Students who practice music improve hand-eye coordination, memorization skills, and emotional development. Students with music experience score an average of 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math on the SAT.

Give your child the gift of music

Registration is open for the 2025/2026 school year. Scholarships available for families in need.

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