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Adult Music
Our Adult Music Program gives you the opportunity to pick up the instrument you always dreamed of learning or allow you to reconnect with an instrument you played as a child.
We have a number of different classes – taught by talented musicians and all scheduled in the evening to accommodate the working adult’s busy schedule.
For more information about our Music programs, please visit www.SanMateoRec.org
Youth Music
Exposing your child to music has many benefits, including an increase of self-confidence, self-discipline and a creative outlet for self-expression. Children exposed to music enjoy other benefits, including:
- Improved memory and reasoning capacity.
- Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
- Enhanced reasoning skills used for math and science.
- Enhanced academic achievement.
- A greater appreciation for cultural arts.
- Improved coordination and fine motor skills.
- A sense of accomplishment.
- A sense of community
For more information about our Music programs, please visit www.SanMateoRec.org
Youth Fine Arts & Crafts
Fine Arts & Crafts fosters imagination – a critical element to a child’s development. And offering children chances to express themselves through art is a wonderful way to foster their imagination. Our Fine Arts & Crafts program has many benefits. Your child will:
- Boost self-esteem.
- Find creative avenues for self expression.
- Improve fine motor skills.
- Nurture creativity.
- Foster creative problem solving since art encourages looking at things differently.
Adult Fine Arts & Crafts
Fine Arts & Crafts fosters imagination and self expression. Our program provides classes that can help spark your creative side, relieve stress and have fun in a social setting.
The Parks and Recreation Department has a broad array of classes. So if you dream of creating your own unique painting or jewelry, we have the classes that can help you achieve your goals. Read more about our Fine Arts & Crafts Program