Blue Bear School of Music

Nonprofit Rock School Founded 1971 at Fort Mason

Blue Bear School of Music operates from Fort Mason Center on Marina Boulevard, with satellite locations at Mission Bay, SoMa, Sunset, and online. Founded 1971 as a nonprofit. Programs span infants from 4 months through adults across rock, jazz, blues, folk, pop, DJ, and electronic music.

Programs by Age and Genre

Wide age and genre coverage. Programs include:
- Toddlers Music (4 months to 5 years)
- Private lessons
- Band workshops
- Group classes
- Summer camps
- Genre coverage: rock, jazz, blues, folk, pop, DJ, electronic music

What's Included

• Nonprofit pricing model
• Sliding scale tuition and scholarships available
• 60+ teaching musicians on faculty
• Multi-location footprint across SF
• Office hours: Mon-Thu 1-8pm, Saturday 10:30am-3:30pm

Experience

Long-running SF institution since 1971 with nonprofit mission - sliding scale and scholarships widen access in expensive SF market. Genre breadth (rock through electronic) distinctive among classical-leaning music schools. Toddler entry at 4 months covers full childhood arc. Best for SF families wanting popular-genre music education with mission-driven affordability.