Kern Regional Center
A Supportive, Flexible Experience for Your Child.
At the Bakersfield School of Art & Music, we have extensive experience working with students of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences. Our team is trained in adaptive teaching strategies, and we have an on-staff educational psychologist who helps guide our approach to student learning and support.
We understand that every child learns differently, and our goal is to create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and able to grow at their own pace.
We work with many Kern Regional Center families and know that getting started can sometimes feel overwhelming. We’re here to help guide you through the process and make things as simple as possible.
Our Meaningful Difference.
Extensive experience working with students with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences
On-staff educational psychologist supporting each student’s learning and development
Instructors trained in sensory sensitive adaptive teaching strategies.
Flexible scheduling 24/7 via our online portal or your scheduling assistant.
Supportive, patient approach focused on comfort, confidence, and progress
Parents & Caregivers
We make getting going easy.
Getting started is simple, and we’ll help guide you through each step.
Give us a call to talk about your classes and interests.
Speak with your Service Coordinator about adding services.
We’ll work with your Service Coordinator to get you started. Once it’s all worked out, we’ll let you know.
When you’re approved, we’ll find a time that works for you and assign you a personal scheduling assistant.
If you’re interested, fill out this short survey to help us provide your student the best possible experience.
We will never let struggles with your FMS service interrupt your lessons. If you’re not sure where to begin, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help you take the first step.
(347) 674-2664
Subjects Available
Music
Piano*
Guitar*
Ukulele*
Vocal*
Drums*
Saxophone
Flute
Harmonium
and More!
*Valid on Class Pass
Art
Painting*
Sculpting*
Drawing*
Pottery
Collage
Tutoring
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
Test Prep
Getting Started For Service Coordinators
1. We work with a variety of FMS services
Begin by requesting your lessons through your charter school. Once your charter approves the request, they will send us a certificate or funding authorization.
2. We Process Your Certificate
After we receive your certificate, we apply the lesson credit to your account.
3. We Send You a Scheduling Code
Once everything is processed, we’ll send you a scheduling code.
Your scheduling code contains the lesson credit from your charter certificate. You’ll use it to book lessons through our online calendar, where you can view teacher availability, schedule new lessons, and reschedule or cancel existing ones.
Booking Your Private Lesson
The first time booking can feel a little confusing, which is completely normal. Once your code is ready, we’ll send you a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
In general, booking works like this:
Go to the lesson catalogue
Select your subject
Choose lesson length and level
Select a teacher
Choose a date and time
Enter your information
At checkout, enter your scheduling code under Package, Gift, or Coupon Code
If you don’t see a time that works, text us. We can often help with special availability not listed online.
How to Get Started
1. Request Lessons Through Procurify for “Natalie Wren (Bakersfield School of Art and Music)”
Begin by requesting your lessons through your charter school. Once your charter approves the request, they will send us a certificate or funding authorization.
2. We Process Your Certificate
After we receive your certificate, we apply the lesson credit to your account.
3. We Send You a Scheduling Code
Once everything is processed, we’ll send you a scheduling code.
Your scheduling code contains the lesson credit from your charter certificate. You’ll use it to book lessons through our online calendar, where you can view teacher availability, schedule new lessons, and reschedule or cancel existing ones.
Recurring Weekly Lessons
Once you find a teacher and time that works well for your family, you can request to be added to our Recurring Register.
This means your student will have an automatically reserved weekly lesson time, so you won’t need to book online each week.
Important Things to Know
Charter lesson credits are applied through your scheduling code
The online calendar shows all teacher availability
You can use the system to book, reschedule, or cancel lessons
The first booking is the hardest part, but it gets much easier after that
If you ever need help, text support is always available
Booking Your Unlimited Group Lessons.
Your code provides you the ability to register for as many group classes as you like for no limit, and is valid for the entire month. Lessons are TRULY UNLIMITED. It’s important that you register for classes you intend to visit, as it makes sure that we have enough materials for all students.
In general, booking works like this:
Go to the Class Calendar by clicking here, or by selecting “Use a Class Pass” from the menu.
Select your Class of choice
Enter your information
At checkout, enter your scheduling code under Package, Gift, or Coupon Code
If you can’t attend, make sure to let us know if you can’t make it to class.
Need Help? (347) 674 - 2664
Available by phone 10:00am - 5:00pm, or by text 24/7