Coast Music

Boot Camp for Rock Stars Performance
2021-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Rock Stars & Divas
Be prepared to be blown away! This concert will feature singers and instrumentalists who have been part of Coast Music’s Boot Camp for Rock Stars & Divas 5-Day summer program. You will not want to miss this high-energy performance!

Musical Adventures Performance
2021-07-23 14:30 - 15:30 | The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Musical Adventures
This unique performance features young musicians demonstrating the amazing skills they have learned during their 5-day music camp at Coast Music. They will play rhythms, demonstrate ear training games, and they will sing some super fun songs! Audience, be ready to participate!!

Junior Rock Stars Performance
2021-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Junior Rock Stars
You will not want to miss this high-energy show featuring Coast Music’s youngest, most adorable students! They will amazing you with this unforgettable first time band performance!

Coast Music Jazz Intensive Showcase
2021-06-25 14:30 - 16:30 | The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Coast Music Jazz Intensive
This concert will feature talented jazz musicians who have just completed Coast Music’s 5-day Jazz Intensive summer workshop! They will be playing a wide variety of jazz styles including straight-ahead, ballads, Latin styles, fusion and more!

Coast Music Band Showcase - Sunday, June 13th
2021-06-13 12:00 - 20:00 | Brouwerij West, 110 E 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731
In-Person Band Showcases Are Back!!
We are thrilled to announce that we are back to an in-person band showcase! This June’s band showcase will be held at Brouwerji West brewery in San Pedro.
Update!! We can now invite the public to this event, and all bands will perform outside!! Here is a video of the setup, but there won’t be these crowds, so no worries. There is a ton of space:

There will be a brunch food truck from 10am-2pm, and there will be regular food trucks after 2pm. We will be posting the lineup shortly.
Singers will bring their own mics. All guitarists and bassists will bring their own instruments. We will only be sharing drums and keys.
The $10 wristband includes admission and reserved seating for all Coast Music families and friends. This $10 helps cover the cost of Browerji West staff, use of Browerji West’s sound system, and payment to the sound engineers working that day.
All performers and all working Coast Music staff members will receive a complimentary wristbands.

Spring Piano Class Registration is Now Open!
2021-03-30 - 2021-04-15 | Online
Registration is now open for our spring piano classes! Registration will remain open until April 15th or until the classes fill up (maximum capacity 5). We are offering a variety of classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning on April 20th.
Details and registration links can be found on our Music Classes page.

Coast Music Holiday Band Showcase Part 2
2020-12-15 15:45 - 20:00 | Online
We are thrilled to announce the Coast Music Holiday Band Showcase streaming live from Coast Music! We will be streaming to the Coast Music Facebook page (see link on right) with our 4K camera. Our students have worked so hard, and they sound AMAZING!! They will be performing with excellent sound, lights and costuming. They look forward to interacting with you on the live feed!
Band Line-up Coming Soon!

Coast Music Holiday Band Showcase Part 1
2020-12-14 15:45 - 20:00 | Online

Launch of Coast Music Online Courses Site
2020-11-27 | CA
We are super excited to announce the launch of our Online Courses Website. Our first set of courses will be available for purchase beginning on (Black) Friday, November 27, 2020.

Submission Deadline for Coast Vocal Challenge (Finalists)
2020-11-25 | CA
All finalists must submit an unedited video of their own original riff no later than November 25th at 11:59PM PST. Please remember to tag @coastmusic_, @itskenton and #coastvocalchallenge.

Additional details can be found on the Coast Vocal Challenge Webpage.

Submission Deadline for Coast Vocal Challenge
2020-11-15 | CA
All submissions must be received no later than November 15th at 11:59PM PST. Prize information, deadlines and other guidelines can be found on the
Coast Vocal Challenge Webpage.

Coast Vocal Challenge Begins!!
2020-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
View all details on our “Challenge” webpage.

Live Broadcast with David Stanoch!
2020-09-26 15:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join us each Saturday at 3pm (Pacific Time) for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page. We are super excited to meet our long time friend David Stanoch who has had an incredible career as a touring and session drummer, music director and educator.
David Stanoch has drummed professionally since age 12. A student of masters Elliot Fine, Alan Dawson, Max Roach, Jeff Hamilton, Chad Wackerman and others, he has built an eclectic musical reputation performing with artists from the worlds of jazz, rock, R&B, Broadway, motion picture and television including the Airmen of Note, Jackson Browne, Hiram Bullock, Charo, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Richard Davis, Herb Ellis, Robert Goulet, Colonel Bruce Hampton, Scott Henderson, Freedy Johnston, Shirley Jones, Stanley Jordan, Shari Lewis, Jack McDuff, the Minnesota Orchestra, Keb’ Mo, New Kids On The Block, Bob Newhart, Christine Ohlman, Regis Philbin, Bernard Purdie, Bonnie Raitt, Walfredo de Los Reyes, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Danny Seraphine, Doc Severinsen, Ed Shaughnessy, Martin Short, Ben Sidran, Jab’o Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, Timbuk 3, Butch Vig, Fred Wesley, and The Supremes’ Mary Wilson. He is currently musical director for Emmy-winner, Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience.

David served on the faculty of McNally Smith College of Music for 27 years and has guest-taught at the Berklee College of Music. He serves on the Percussive Arts Society Drumset Committee, is the Drumset Editor for the PAS Percussive Notes magazine and is a member of the Modern Drummer, Remo, and Vic Firth Educational Teams. David was presented the Legacy inEducation Award by the YAMAHA Corporation of America in 2018 and, in 2020, was one of four renowned drummers selected by the NAMM Foundation’s Percussion Marketing Council to participate in their 25th Anniversary Lesson With a Master Contest.
David has authored Mastering the Tables of Time (“#1 Edu Book,” Modern Drummer 2009 Readers Poll), co-authored The 2 in 1 Drummer (2014 Modern Drummer & DRUM! Magazine Edu Book Nominee), both available from Alfred Music Publishing, and was “Drumming History and Analysis Consultant” for Jim Berkenstadt’s book, The Beatle Who Vanished~The Unsolved Mystery of Jimmie Nicol, currently being made into a major motion picture.

David Stanoch School of Drumming – Drum Lessons LIVE OnLine & OnSite

Live Broadcast with DJ Stanfill!
2020-09-12 15:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join us each Saturday at 3pm for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page. Our guest this week is Superstar Coast Alumni and current staff member DJ Stanfill! DJ is going to discuss his path to becoming a successful musician and composer, and he’ll be offering invaluable advice. You can ask him questions in our comments section during the live broadcast.

DJ Stanfill (Biloba) is a writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in LA signed to Ricky Reed’s Nice Life publishing venture. He is part of the electro-pop duo Opia. Recent cuts and collaborations include Chloe x Halle for the Game of Thrones Soundtrack (Columbia), Ricky Reed, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), duendita, Bea Miller (Hollywood), Whethan (Atlantic), Slenderbodies (Island), Kodie Shane & Trippie Redd (Epic), Louis Futon (Foreign Family), and Moonzz. He has upcoming releases with Leon Bridges, Rhye, and is currently working on a solo project.

Here’s more on DJ:

Since his early musical apex, singing and playing the piano has taken DJ all across the world. Formerly a Coast Music student himself, he was recognized as one of twenty U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts in 2011 for his achievements as a jazz vocalist. He went on to direct a variety of musical groups at Yale University, including the Duke’s Men of Yale and the Whiffenpoofs, who performed over 200 performances in 26 countries under his directorship. Another vocal group that he co-founded and directed, called “A Squared”, went on to compete on national television as a contender in NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2015.
Since graduating from Yale in 2016, DJ continues to enjoy a successful career as a songwriter, musical artist, and composer. In 2017, his band Opia completed two nationwide tours opening for the artists Marian Hill and Whethan. He has also written a variety of songs for independent artists and commercials and saw his first major label release for the artist Bea Miller in 2018.
In addition to fostering his own music career, DJ has always loved teaching in a variety of contexts. He is a highly versatile mentor who specializes in piano and voice instruction, with an emphasis on ear training and repertoire.”

Outdoor and Live Streaming Jazz Concert
2020-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
This is concert represents Coast Music’s longest running and most popular summer program, where students make great progress and build a greater love for music! Participants work on listening, improvisation, non-verbal communication, tone and style development, and much more.
Jazz Program Registration
An audition or Coast Music faculty recommendation is required for registration. Call 310-213-5299 to schedule an audition.
Once you are approved for registration, you may register through this link.
You can pay the deposit on Eventbrite and the remaining amount via cash, check or Venmo

Live Broadcast with Michael Baker!
2020-07-25 15:00 - 15:45 | CA
Join us each Saturday at 3pm for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page. This week we are thrilled to have Michael Baker as our guest. Michael is a world-renowned drummer who will be joining us all the way from Italy!
Michael’s resume is far too long to list here. He was the Music Director and Drummer for Whitney Houston for 18 years, and he has a long and distinguished resume playing, producing and arranging. He has performed and recorded with some of the world’s top recording artists including Annie Lennox, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Missy Elliott, Sting, Andy Summers, Christina Aguilera, James Taylor, Elton John, Mary J., Blige, Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, Brandy, Bruce Hornsby, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, and so many more.
He has also performed with Italian superstars; Pino Daniele, Mario Biondi, Giorgia, Zuccaro and Jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Branford Marsalis, The Zawinul Syndicate, Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Kirk Whalum, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Childs, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Lyle, Dianne Reeves, Clark Terry, The Ellington Orchestra and many others.
Michael attended North Texas State University and is endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drum Heads, Ableton Live, and Rob Papen.
Drummers will not want to miss this!! Make sure you attend this live event, so you can ask Michael questions in the comments section.
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Live Broadcast - The Life of a Broadway Actress and Singer with Jennifer Perry
2020-07-11 15:00 - 15:30 | CA
Join us each Saturday at 3pm for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page.
We are thrilled to meet with broadway sensation Jennifer Perry this week! Jennifer has been a working singer and actress on stage and film for the last two decades. She is going to share what the life of a Broadway performer looks like and how she will offer stories and advice to aspiring theatrical performers.
Jennifer Perry was an original cast member on Broadway’s Kinky Boots as Trish. Other Broadway credits include Rosie in Mamma Mia! Other credits include: My Very Own British Invasion (Papermill) The New World (Bucks County Playhouse) Nunsense Mamma Mia Las Vegas, (Original Rosie), Idaho the Musical NYMPH, Las Vegas (Aunt Pearlie), Hairspray, The MUNY (Prudy Pingleton) Annie, Music Theater Wichita (Miss Hannigan) Chicago, Riverside Theater (Mama Morton), Blown Sideways Thru Life, Adirondack Theater Festival. Max and Maxine Together Again. (Bistro Award Winner). Film: Disney’s Frozen (Troll) TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Limitless, The Big C, True Blood, and the Late Show with David Letterman.

Musicstravaganza! Summer Camp
2020-07-06 09:00 - 2020-07-10 12:00 | Online
A Musical Performance Showcase
Students will meet online to prepare a performance-ready piece in a fun, fast-paced environment. The final production will be recorded and shared via video!
Led by Linda Borg & Natasha Suzuki!

Ages 8 – 13 | 12 spots per session
$375 per student | Siblings 20% off Use Code: SIBLINGS123

July 6th – 10th: Register Here!

Live Broadcast with Adi Yeshaya!
2020-06-27 15:00 - 15:30 | CA
Join us each Saturday at 3pm (US Pacific Time) for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page.
This week’s guest is Adi Yeshaya! Adi will discuss his career as a pianist, arranger and composer. He has worked with many legendary artists and has many stories to tell. He will give our audience valuable insight on what it takes to write and arrange a wide variety of music.
Adi Yeshaya is an Israeli-American composer, arranger and pianist. Graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Adi has been active, both as a musician and educator for nearly four decades. His credentials include arranging and orchestration for many artists, including Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Doc Severinsen, Burt Bacharach, Minnesota Orchestra and for TV including NBC’s The Voice. As an educator, Adi has taught at the University of Minnesota and McNally Smith College of Music.

Live Broadcast - Auditioning with Byrd!!
2020-06-20 15:00 - 15:30 | CA
Join us each Saturday at 3pm for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page.
We are thrilled to meet with Debra Byrd this week! She is going to share her best audition tips, answer your questions and give singers invaluable audition advice!
Debra Byrd tops an elite list of vocal coaches in the music, television and film industries. Oprah Winfrey named Byrd “America’s Top Coach For Best Vocal Advice.” Byrd’s ‘Star School’ includes Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Annie Lennox, Carly Rae Jepsen, Margaret Cho, Bette Midler, Chaz Bono, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Blush and hundreds of singers from The Voice, American Idol, Canadian Idol, The Next, the Grammy Awards, High School Musical, Majors & Minors, Operation Rising Star and The Winner Is. She has coached, judged and mentored on ABC, NBC, FOX, MTV, CW, Disney, The Hub Network, ITV, CTV and the Pentagon Channel.
Byrd is currently a vocal coach on NBC-TV’s “The Voice,” is Artist-In-Residence at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and is Chair of the Vocal Program at Musicians Institute, College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, CA.
Singers will not want to miss this!

Live Broadcast - Music and Production with Jason Hann!!
2020-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Coast Music Facebook Page
Join us each Saturday at 3pm for a fun, interactive and educational broadcast. We have a variety of guests each week, and this education is free and open to the public viewable on the Coast Music Facebook page.
So excited to meet with incredible Jason Hann and up-and-coming DJ and music producer Henry Thrill! Join us this Saturday Pacific Time at 3pm on the Coast MusicFacebook Page. They will discuss music and production, and they’ll be happy to answer your questions!

Glass House Concert Featuring Kenton Chen!
2020-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | CA
Welcome to Glass House Concerts!
This March 7th concert will feature:
House Band: Matt Rohde (keys) https://mattrohde.com/, JV Collier (bass) http://www.jv-bass.com/, and Chaun Horton (drums) https://chaunhorton.com/
Guest Emerging Artist: Emily Dietz (singer)
Emily Dietz is a jazz and R&B singer who is a National Young Arts winner in both popular voice and jazz voice. She was also a member of the internationally acclaimed high school a cappella group Legacy, and she has performed on some of the world’s great stages including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Emily currently studies jazz voice at USC’s Thornton School of Music under Sara Gazarek and Kathleen Grace. Emily has a gorgeous, velvety voice and sings with soul that belies her years.
https://youtu.be/anUkOFxuHGE
Guest Artist: Kenton Chen (singer, dancer and actor)
Kenton Chen is a session singer, actor, and songwriter based in Los Angeles. He has shared the stage with Sheryl Crow, Sara Bareilles, Stevie Wonder, Passion Pit, and toured the US opening for Ben Folds.
A graduate of USC Thornton’s jazz program, Kenton first gained national attention on NBC’s The Sing-Off, music directing The Backbeats. Since then, he has gone on to sing with m-pact, Level, and most recently, Postmodern Jukebox. With a background in classical, pop, and jazz, he has sung for artists as Rozzi Crane, Chantae Cann, Melissa Polinar, and Holychild, and has lent his voice to numerous theatrical and television projects.
http://kentonchen.com/

Workshop For Music Teachers: Techniques for Teaching Young Learners
2020-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Do you teach music to young children? This course is will focus on how to keep your youngest students learning, growing and excited about music. Topics will include:
1. Mastering the Basics and Buildimg a Foundation to Grow On
2. Making Learning Fun
3. Activities That Encourage Play and Learning
4. Engaging in Music Activities Outside of the Lesson
Techniques learned in this course can be appied to private or group instruction. Focus will be on teaching children ages 4-9, but much can be applied to children up to age 12.
Instructor: Beth Rohde
