Silverlake Conservatory of Music
About
East Hollywood Conservatory with Scholarships
Silverlake Conservatory of Music on Hollywood Boulevard in East Hollywood is a non-profit founded by Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Distinguishing access mission: scholarships covering free lessons and free instruments for qualifying families - rare in LA's expensive lesson market.
Kids Programs
Programs serve school-age kids through teens across orchestral, band, and popular instruments. Programs include:
- Private piano lessons
- Strings (violin family)
- Brass and woodwinds
- Guitar, bass, drums
- Voice lessons
- Ensemble classes
- Summer camp program
What's Included
- Weekly private instruction
- Ensemble placement once kid is ready
- Performances and recitals throughout year
- Summer camp programming
- Scholarship program (free lessons + instruments for qualifying families)
- Wide hours: weekdays 11 AM-9 PM, weekends 10-6
- On-site instrument and music book store
Experience
Best fit for LA families wanting serious music instruction with non-profit pricing. Scholarship program means cost should not be the barrier - apply if private lesson rates are out of reach.