Musical Mentors

Musical Mentors offers music lessons that include instrumental plucking, strumming, rhythm, and learning to sight-read in a group learning setting. The program includes a beginner music program as well as intermediate and advanced music classes, using instruments such as guitar and ukulele. All curriculum is designed and produced exclusively by Musical Mentors and follows a learn-to-earn approach where students earn points toward owning their first ukulele or guitar, free of charge, and may keep their instruments after completing required lessons at the Awards Recital.

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Schedule: Beginner Program consists of two 8-week phases; classes are organized into two 8-week-long phases to start

Musical Mentors is a non-profit charity focused on providing free, quality musical activities for children regardless of their socio-economic status and is a 501c3 non-profit charity that relies solely on donations, including through PayPal, Flipcause, or by check. Since beginning in 2007, Musical Mentors has served communities in Southern California, including San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, San Clemente, and Garden Grove, and has had chapters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Post Falls, Idaho. In 2009, NAMM recognized Musical Mentors as a group of “Musical Heroes” to watch in its campaign to increase musical education and participation worldwide. All volunteers are hand-selected for their ability to connect with students in a positive and age-appropriate way and receive training to make sure they are proficient, and students who graduate the program have the opportunity to return as mentors for new classes.

Last updated June 15, 2026.