Art & music lessons that fit your life.
A place for pianists, painters, drummers, dreamers, and the families who make it all happen. Explore what you love, find a schedule that works, and make room for something new.
One school. Many ways to create.
Your Source
for creative arts education.
Click Music, Art, or Start Here to learn more about Bakersfield School of Art & Music.
Real people. Real learning.
A creative place to belong.
Behind every lesson is a team of educators, artists, and musicians who care about the students they teach. Get to know the people and community that make our school more than a place to take classes.
Get to know our school
Trusted by Kern Schools For Quality Education
Why learn here
Exceptional teachers.
Accepting Students.
Award winning teachers.
Learn from concert pianists, performing professionals, experienced artists, and a WGI drum corps champion. Whether you're just starting or refining your craft, there's a place for you here.
music and visual arts
Explore all 13 subjects
Music: Piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, drums, clarinet, saxophone, violin, French horn.
Visual arts: Drawing, painting, sculpting, animation.
Flexible by design
Your lessons.
Your pace.
Change direction, make time for life, and keep learning without starting over.
One Credit, Every Class.
Use private lesson credits across art and music. Switch instruments or subjects whenever you like.
Flexible Scheduling.
Schedule online, 24/7. Plans changed? Cancel a private lesson on the same day.†
Keep your credits.
Private lesson credits never expire, and they can be shared with family members.‡
Everything Included.
Instruments and art supplies are provided. No equipment or prior experience required.
† Private lesson cancellations require at least 4 hours' notice to avoid a penalty.
‡ Family credit sharing requires approval from the purchaser.
New to the school? Your first assessment is complimentary. Prefer a group? Unlimited group classes are offered through a separate monthly membership.
Neurodivergent specialization
A different way of learning deserves a thoughtful way of teaching.
We design art and music instruction around each student’s learning profile — with individualized plans, ongoing teacher development, and direct guidance from our partnership with Weller Educational Psychology.
Bakersfield’s only private arts studio with an on-call behavioral and developmental psychologist.
On-call behavioral support
Our partnership with Weller Educational Psychology gives instructors real-time guidance for students with developmental, learning, and behavioral differences.
Specialized teacher training
Instructors receive targeted training to adapt lessons for individual learning, communication, and classroom needs.
Nonverbal & AAC supported
Experienced teachers provide instruction for students who use a range of communication methods, including AAC devices.
IEP, IPP & ABA alignment
Lessons can be informed by an existing learning plan. Neither document is required to begin. Complimentary first assessments are available.
Complimentary assessment details and availability are confirmed during consultation. Instructional planning is individualized; specialized support does not guarantee particular educational or clinical outcomes.
A clear way to begin
Types of Funding.
The same creative school, with different ways to get started. Choose how your family accesses lessons, and we'll guide you through the next steps.
For self-paying families
Pay directly
Explore private art and music lessons, understand our flexible lesson credits, and choose a package that works for you.
For charter families
Charter schools
Already with a charter school? See which programs we work with, how funding and approvals work, and how to begin once lessons are authorized.
For coordinated services
Kern Regional Center
Learn about our specialized instructional approach and how we work with families and service coordinators to arrange authorized art and music services.
Not sure where to begin? Call our team at (347) 674-2664 and we'll help you find the right path.
