Music for Every Student
Music for Minors partners with your child’s school to provide engaging, weekly music instruction during the school day.
Through singing, movement, rhythm, recorder, and culturally diverse musical traditions, students build confidence, creativity, and foundational music skills in a joyful, supportive environment.
Since 1976, Music for Minors has served Bay Area schools with one goal: ensuring every child has access to high-quality music education.
Program Highlights
Weekly Sequential Curriculum
Students build musical skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
Standards-Based & Culturally Responsive
Our curriculum meets state and national standards and introduce students to music from over 40 musical traditions and cultures.
Trained Music Educators
Our dedicated music educators bring expertise, creativity, and passion to every class. Learn more about our Educators
Weekly Sequential Curriculum
MFM students build musical skills step-by-step and grade-by-grade, through singing, song-based children’s media, rhythm instruments, movement, and instrumental instruction. Each lesson builds on the last, helping students gain skills and confidence over time. Our curriculum includes songs from more than 40 countries and regions
Why recorders?
In 3rd grade, students begin learning the recorder, an easy-to-play, lightweight instrument that introduces foundational music skills.
The recorder helps students develop note reading, breath control, finger coordination, and ensemble playing.
It provides an accessible first step into instrumental music and prepares students for future band, orchestra, or choir opportunities.
See the recorder in action: enjoy this Scots tune and this Baroque sonata.
Music and the brain
Educator Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’ brains when they play music and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout. In short: music strengthens focus, memory, and learning skills that support success across all subjects.
A nonprofit driven by impact:
Every aspect of our program is designed to ensure every student has access to music education.