Creative Roots Conservatory

Creative Roots Conservatory offers private music lessons in violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, and voice, with online lessons via Zoom available. It also offers Music Together®, Rhythm Kids®, group music classes, art classes, community programs, a Group Cello Class, and a String Ensemble.

Programs

• Private Music Lessons — All ages and skill levels · Weekly lessons; school-year schedule September through May; summer lessons June-August · Lessons in violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, and voice; online lessons via Zoom available; teens and adults flexible scheduling available for select instructors and instruments only
• Music Together® — All ages
• Rhythm Kids® — All ages
• Group Music Classes — All ages
• Art Classes — All ages
• Community programs — All ages
• Group Cello Class — Grades 4-8 · Mondays · Designed to supplement public and private elementary and middle school students with coaching in proper position and creating a beautiful sound
• String Ensemble — Grades 4-8 · Every other Monday in the Fall at 4:30 PM · For Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass players; some experience is required

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly lessons; school-year schedule September through May; summer lessons June-August; Group Cello Class meets Mondays; String Ensemble meets every other Monday in the Fall at 4:30 PM

About the provider

Creative Roots Conservatory says that music and art are for everyone and that creativity has no age limit. The leadership team includes Kjersten Damron, Harvest Riggio, April Rudge, Traci Minor, Karen Deaner, Emily Valenzuela, and Cayden Walters. Past classes and workshops included family events, community art days, a free art project at Mission Viejo Night Market, and free after school art classes at a local elementary school YMCA students.

What families say

“Our son loves Music Together! He sings the songs on his own after class and has increased his musicality and love of rhythm. Miss April is an energetic, joyful teacher and I have loved participating with both my son and the other families. I can’t recommend the class high enough.” — Music Together Parent

“Both of my daughters studied voice with Erin Theodorakis throughout middle and high school, and her impact has been incredible. Erin not only strengthened their vocal technique, but also built their confidence and self-esteem. Her honest, encouraging guidance helped them succeed in auditions and performances—one even went on to major in music education at UCLA thanks in part to Erin’s coaching.” — Vocal student parent

Last updated October 20, 2026.