The following organizations offer classes, workshops, week-long camps and other resources to support you on your chamber music journey.
National Organizations
Chamber Music Network (ACMP)
acmp.net
Formerly Amateur Chamber Music Players. Maintains national and international directories of members so you can find fellow players; promotes chamber music in many ways, including home coaching grants for members. ACMP’s Self Rating Guide
Chamber Music America (CMA)
chambermusicamerica.org
Develops and supports an evolving chamber music field through grant programs, professional development services, publications, networking events, an annual conference, and more.
Beginning Level (and beyond) Classes
Community Music Center, San Francisco
Community Music School
Whether you are an advanced beginner or an accomplished amateur musician, CMC’s chamber music program offers an opportunity to develop your musicianship and technique as well as the chance to play with others.
Crowden School – Adult Chamber Music Class, Berkeley
crowden.org/community-education/adult-chamber-music
CMNC recommends this class for people who want more instruction and experience before, or in addition to, attending a CMNC workshop.
Little Mission Chamber Ensembles, San Francisco
littlemissionstudio.com
Offers high quality music education through private music lessons, group music classes and workshops, and summer music camps
Marin Community Music School, San Anselmo
marincommunitymusicschool.org
Chamber Music Coachings
Intermediate to Advanced Workshops
Weekend and Week Long Programs
Ashland Chamber Music Workshop (ACMW), Ashland, OR
sou.edu/academics/music/ashland-chamber-music-workshop
Welcomes violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon players who are 18 or older. Coaches strive to match musicians with others who play at the same level and offer a mixture of musical selections to explore each day.
CalCap Chamber Music Workshop, Sacramento
calcapcmw.org
Open to intermediate and advanced performers on violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. Workshop participants include adults and college students 18 and over.
Chamber Music Society of Santa Barbara Workshop
sbchambermusic.org
Provides chamber music playing opportunities for musicians aged 16 and over.
Del Sol Chamberfest, San Francisco
delsolquartet.com/chamberfest
Weekend chamber music workshop for adult amateur string players held in the intimate setting of a San Francisco home.
Humboldt Chamber Music Workshop, Arcata
humboldt.edu/humboldt-chamber-music-workshop
Mixed instrumentation (strings, woodwinds, piano, horn) ensembles; music ranges from baroque to contemporary
SOCAL – Southern California Chamber Music Workshop (formerly San Diego CMW), Claremont
socalchambermusic.com
One-week workshop for adult amateur and professional chamber musicians, age 18 and above. Strings, piano, and winds.