Quality Elementary Music Education for Bay Area Students
Music for Minors brings nearly 50 years of expertise as a trusted provider of music education to elementary schools. Serving over 20,000 students in nearly 700 classrooms across 60 schools, we deliver culturally diverse and standards-aligned music programs that build confidence, creativity, and essential life skills.
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Music Programs
"It is especially comforting to have such an engaging program during such a difficult time for students. Music helps to provide some level of normalcy and gives students a way to connect to school."
Our programs emphasize hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Each session includes singing, listening, rhythm activities, and playing instruments, allowing students to connect with music from around the world. Designed to align with California Visual and Performing Arts Standards, our curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in music that prepares students for further musical study.
"We LOVE our weekly music classes with our amazingly talented music teacher. From the very moment the class begins, my students are immersed in the lesson. The children actively participate--listening, singing and moving--while developing a love of music and learning about music theory, vocabulary, instruments, and songs from around the world."
Engaging and participatory
Standards-based
Foundation for future music education
Equitable access
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Impact
Studies show that music education enhances children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Through Music for Minors, students demonstrate significant progress, such as improved rhythm accuracy, two-part singing, and ensemble skills. Our programs not only support musical growth but also foster confidence and engagement in learning. Our Curriculum is based on comprehensive music standards––see our Scope and Sequence here.
Reach
• Serving over 20,000 students: More than half from under-resourced communities
• Nearly 700 classrooms: Weekly lessons bring high-quality music experiences to schools across the Bay Area
• Data-driven results: Yearly assessments show strong student outcomes in musical skills, literacy, and confidence
Supporting Students and Teachers
Through our proprietary curriculum platform, teachers receive adaptable lesson plans, tools, and continuous support. Curriculum kits are stocked with books, instruments, and other materials, empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons that meet diverse classroom needs.
Expanding Access and Community Partnerships
To further increase access to music education, we partner with school districts, PTAs, foundations, and individual donors. Together, we address funding gaps, provide necessary resources, and share a commitment to transforming children’s lives through music.
Mission and History
Founded in 1976 in response to Proposition 13’s drastic cuts to arts funding, Music for Minors remains committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the benefits of music education. Our mission is to nurture in children a lifelong love of music and to be a leading provider of high-quality, equitable music education in the Bay Area.
“The teachers supplied by Music for Minors are critical. It’s the MFM teachers that really make the program work and work so well.”–Oak Grove School District