Crowden Music

The Crowden Music Center in Berkeley, California is where people come for a world-class education with music at the core. 

Founded in 1983 by Scottish violinist Anne Crowden, The Crowden School for grades 3–8 was the first school of its kind in the country. Crowden School students begin every morning playing string instruments and piano together, followed by a full academic day. Small classes rooted in collaborative learning--just like in their music classes--empowers students with the communication, creative, and critical thinking skills they'll need to succeed in life. Their joy in playing music together ignites a life-long love of learning. 

Crowden Music Center serves 1,400 aspiring music students of all ages with music lessons, classes, ensembles, workshops, and camps, and reaches a combined audience of 12,000 with a rich array of workshops, events, and concerts each year. 

At Crowden, we believe that music changes everything.

For more information, visit www.crowden.org