Black-led music programs in LA County
Instrument lessons, choir, band, production and music theory. Several LA conservatories and nonprofits offer free instruments and instruction to children in specific neighborhoods.
2 programs · every Black-led label carries its evidence.
White Hall Arts Academy
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · ages 4+ (free ensemble 9+; camp 9-17)
Private 30/60-min lessons (~$37 per 30 min per community post); Saturday Sessions ages 4+ $70 (9/12-10/31); FREE H.O.P.E. Ensemble ages 9+ Saturdays 2-3:30pm; FREE Music Creators Camp ages 9-17 (July); Soundworks 18-28. NBA Foundation and Lewis Prize grantee.
Under $50/mo
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA)
Ladera Heights, Los Angeles · ages 10+ (approx. 125 members)
Programs: Orchestra Program, ICYOLA Academy, Drum Corps. Official orchestra of CSU Dominguez Hills. Ages/cost not on homepage.
Cost not listed