Community School of Music and Arts

Community School of Music and Arts CSMA is an arts education non-profit: We offer music & art classes and lessons for all ages, summer camps, free concerts and gallery shows.

We provide art and music instruction in local schools and financial aid is available for all programs.

🎨 New Class Alert: Painting in Acrylic 🖌️✨We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! Learn the f...
08/21/2026

🎨 New Class Alert: Painting in Acrylic 🖌️✨

We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! Learn the fundamentals of composition, color mixing, and paint application to create captivating images in acrylic. 🌲🌅

This class is a fantastic opportunity for both new and experienced painters to build their skills, experiment with color, and express their creativity on canvas.

* Ages: 8-14
* Schedule: Saturdays, 6 sessions
* Dates: Oct 17 - Nov 21: 1 - 2:30 PM
* Price: $260

Space is limited, secure a spot today!
👉 https://arts4all.asapconnected.com/ =327785

🐾 New Workshop Alert! Ceramics Pet Bowl 🥣We are excited to introduce a brand new ceramics workshop! Create a custom food...
08/20/2026

🐾 New Workshop Alert! Ceramics Pet Bowl 🥣

We are excited to introduce a brand new ceramics workshop! Create a custom food bowl for your favorite animal friend. In this hands-on class, you'll use hand-built clay techniques to shape your bowl, then add unique decorations and a splash of color using vibrant colored underglazes. Every participant will come away with 1-2 custom pet bowls to keep or share! 🐕🐈

* Ages: 14+
* Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 8: 1 - 4 PM
* Price: $65

Space is limited, secure your spot today! 👉 https://arts4all.asapconnected.com/ =327985

Concert Spotlight: An Afternoon of Piano: Giving Back Through Music 🎹Join us for an afternoon of classical piano music w...
08/20/2026

Concert Spotlight: An Afternoon of Piano: Giving Back Through Music 🎹

Join us for an afternoon of classical piano music with 15-year-old pianist and former CSMA Merit Scholar, Emily D**g, featuring works by four celebrated composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, and Dmitri Shostakovich. This is a solo piano benefit concert supporting CSMA’s mission, giving back to the arts school where Emily’s musical journey began.

Get your tickets at the Eventbrite link below!

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 at 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Tateuchi Hall at CSMA
🎟️ Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-of-piano-giving-back-through-music-tickets-1997198302887

Join us for our Faculty Art Show Reception on August 23 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM!Come meet the talented visual art instructo...
08/18/2026

Join us for our Faculty Art Show Reception on August 23 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM!

Come meet the talented visual art instructors behind our onsite, corporate, and Art4Schools programs as we celebrate their work in the Art Faculty Exhibition at the Sobrato Gallery. It’s a wonderful chance to connect with the artists who bring creativity and expertise to our community every day.

The exhibition highlights a wide range of styles and mediums, including drawing, painting, digital art, ceramics, and sculpture, on view through August 30.

🌿 New Class Alert: Botanical Painting 🎨🌸We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our adult lineup! 🍊🌿 Build on y...
08/17/2026

🌿 New Class Alert: Botanical Painting 🎨🌸

We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our adult lineup! 🍊🌿 Build on your skills in rendering plants, fruits, and flowers with beautiful, accurate detail. This course builds upon Botanical Drawing concepts, exploring watercolor techniques designed to enhance color and vibrancy. It is perfect for anyone with a foundational drawing background looking to take their botanical art to the next level!

* Ages: 18+
* Schedule: Sundays, 6 sessions
* Dates: Oct 18 - Nov 22: 2 - 4 PM
* Cost: $310

Space is limited; secure your spot today!
👉 https://arts4all.asapconnected.com/ =327786

🌍 New Class Alert: Art Expeditions 🎨🦁We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! Inspired by the ...
08/14/2026

🌍 New Class Alert: Art Expeditions 🎨🦁

We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! Inspired by the natural world, young artists will explore dense jungles, deep oceans, and beautiful terrain to create unique art. 🌴🌊 Students will learn foundational skills while crafting vibrant drawings, textured paintings, and 3D ecosystems. It's the perfect hands-on creative journey for curious young makers!

* Ages: 6-9
* Schedule: Saturdays, 6 sessions
* Dates: Oct 17 - Nov 21: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
* Price: $220. Financial aid available for qualified students.

Space is limited, secure a spot today!
👉 https://arts4all.asapconnected.com/ =327784

*Financial aid available

Looking for a venue for your next event? CSMA's Finn Center has you covered with spaces to rent for your next performanc...
08/13/2026

Looking for a venue for your next event? CSMA's Finn Center has you covered with spaces to rent for your next performance, workshop, or event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate recital, a public concert, or a masterclass, our versatile venues are here to help your vision come alive!

🎶 Tateuchi Hall (Capacity: 175)
An elegant, intimate performance space featuring Steinway B grand pianos, rich acoustics, full AV, and a dedicated green room.

🎨 Reay Recital Room (Capacity: 60)
A bright, mirror-lined venue perfect for cozy recitals, masterclasses, and interactive workshops.

🎹 Fan Recital Room (Capacity: 60)
A sound-balanced, functional space complete with a grand piano, ideal for student showcases and group events.

Conveniently located in Mountain View near downtown, major freeways, and Caltrain! 📍

📩 Ready to host your event with us? Email [email protected] to schedule a tour and learn more!

Photos taken by James Dewrance.

Fall is almost here, and our classrooms are ready to welcome students and make some music! 🎶Group introductory classes a...
08/12/2026

Fall is almost here, and our classrooms are ready to welcome students and make some music! 🎶

Group introductory classes are filling up fast, but we still have availability in some instruments and sections. Whether your child is eager to try an instrument for the first time or you’re an adult looking to start a new creative journey, CSMA offers a welcoming, supportive environment.

Open Youth Intro Classes (Ages 6-12):
* Intro to Cello
* Intro to Guitar
* Intro to Keyboard (Openings for ages 6-10)

Open Adult Intro Classes:
* Intro to Voice
* Intro to Keyboard
* Intro to Guitar

Classes are kept small to ensure personalized instruction. Explore all open sections and secure your spot today at arts4all.org/music-school/music-classes!

Concert Spotlight: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter 🎹✨Join us at Tateuchi Hall for an unforgettable evening of jazz with CSMA ...
08/12/2026

Concert Spotlight: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter 🎹✨

Join us at Tateuchi Hall for an unforgettable evening of jazz with CSMA faculty artist and pianist Michael Echaniz and his trio! 🎶🎷

Experience a colorful, futuristic acoustic-electric journey through the lush, improvisatory worlds of post-bop jazz and jazz fusion. This special performance honors the legendary Wayne Shorter, one of the 20th and 21st century's most prolific and influential jazz composers highlighting essential compositions from his Blue Note records, the Miles Davis Quintet, Weather Report, and beyond.

The trio features:

Michael Echaniz - Piano & Keyboards (.echaniz.music)
Jeff Denson - Acoustic/Electric Bass & Voice
Dillon Vado - Drums

Grab your seats for an incredible night of world-class live Jazz music!

📅 September 4 at 7:30 PM
📍 Tateuchi Hall at CSMA
🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/michael-echaniz-trio-the-music-of-wayne-shorter-tickets-1992505482535

🏰 New Class Alert: Storybook Worlds 🎨📖We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! 🗺️🐉 Young artis...
08/10/2026

🏰 New Class Alert: Storybook Worlds 🎨📖

We are excited to introduce a brand new class to our youth lineup! 🗺️🐉 Young artists will become authors of their own visual adventures, finding inspiration in favorite tales to design unique characters and build magical worlds. Through both 2D and 3D projects, students will combine storytelling with foundational art skills. It’s the ultimate creative outlet for kids!

* Ages: 6-8
* Schedule: Saturdays, 6 sessions
* Dates: Sept 5 - Oct 10: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
* Price: $220

Space is limited; secure a spot today!
👉 https://arts4all.asapconnected.com/ =327782

Address

Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Cir
Mountain View, CA
94040

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 8pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+16509176800

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