Elemental Music offers after-school music ensembles in Santa Monica and surrounding westside areas for elementary, middle, and high school students. Our programs foster a love for music, giving students the chance to make music with friends and create community!
When students join our programs at an early age, we help develop skills that prepare them for middle and high school. Once families join Elemental Music, they become part of a larger musical community that often extends into high school and beyond.
Featured Events & News
From early inspiration in Elemental Strings to her current research as a Fulbright scholar in Paris, alumna Lily Stern has built a career centered on the power of music to connect people.
You’ve probably seen her at many of our events already this season…get to know this USC student in our interview!
Please join us and hear our Santa Monica ensembles in their first concerts of the season!
With our Practice-a-thon in full swing, here are a few favorite practice tips collected from our Elemental Music teachers!
Early childhood music classes give children the joy of music, the gift of learning, and a community to grow with…all at Elemental Music!
Sign-ups are open for our 2025/26 ensembles! Which one is the right fit for your family?
Our Programs
Our extracurricular music classes offer the perfect combination of nurturing young musicians while inspiring them to work towards a common goal: making great music together! Here’s what you need to know to get started with us, as we start our 2025–26 season:
Weekly rehearsals, in person, at family-friendly locations
Classes in classical guitar, youth orchestra, concert band, chamber music, music composition, jazz band, youth choir, and more!
Low student–teacher ratio and expert teaching artists
Yearly tuition averages out to between $24–48/hour
Tuition reduction is available for qualified families
For more information about Elemental Music’s after-school classes and extracurricular music ensembles, click here!
Our 2025/2026 grant supporters include:
