L.A. Camerata is proud to announce the launch of our education initiative: Kids’ Camerata! We aim to provide a space for students to develop musicianship and relationships through immersion in diverse historical repertories. All Kids’ Camerata courses are taught by Artistic Director, Dr. Marylin Winkle.

For information about tuition and enrollment, email Dr. Winkle at losangelescamerata@gmail.com .

If you would like to support our Kids’ Camerata, please visit our Donate page for instructions on various ways to give! Donations can help provide scholarship assistance as well as provide instruments and materials.

Kids’ Camerata Cello Lessons

For young cellists! Students will work one-on-one with L.A. Camerata's Artistic Director, Dr. Marylin Winkle, on playing the cello, exploring early repertoire and performance practices. Lessons take place at Dr. Winkle’s home teaching studio in Vermont Square Park (South Los Angeles). Lessons can occur in 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions. Families are responsible for providing a cello and bow (Dr. Winkle can advise).

Kids’ Camerata Orchestra (pilot program at CWC Hollywood)

For young string players. Students will will learn about historical string playing techniques and tunes by diverse composers. We will also improvise like real baroque players do!

Kids’ Camerata Singers (pilot program at CWC Hollywood)

Students will learn how to blend their voices, sing in multiple-part harmonies, and prepare historical songs by diverse composers.