# Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine, Jammin' Music

> Music class · Bixby Knolls, Long Beach. The City of Long Beach's parks and recreation department. Its free after-school program runs at 17 neighborhood parks on school days, alongside fee-based youth classes and sports.
- Ages: 5–14
- Price: From $95/term
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 4228 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
- Website: https://www.longbeach.gov/park/
- Phone: (562) 570-3150
- Email: LBParks@longbeach.gov
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-jammin-music
- Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine’s other locations: [Admiral Kidd Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-admiral-kidd-park.md), [Bixby Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-bixby-park.md), [Cal Heights Music, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-cal-heights-music.md), [Cesar Chavez Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-chavez-park.md), [College Estates Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-college-estates-park.md), [Coolidge Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-coolidge-park.md), [Drake Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-drake-park.md), [El Dorado Park West, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-el-dorado-park-west.md), [Heartwell Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-heartwell-park.md), [Houghton Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-houghton-park.md), [Leeway Sailing Center, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-leeway-sailing-center.md), [MacArthur Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-macarthur-park.md), [Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-king-park.md), [McBride Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-mcbride-park.md), [Orizaba Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-orizaba-park.md), [Pan American Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-pan-american-park.md), [Ramona Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-ramona-park.md), [Recreation Park Community Center, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-recreation-park.md), [Scherer Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-scherer-park.md), [Seaside Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-seaside-park.md), [Silverado Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-silverado-park.md), [Somerset Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-somerset-park.md), [Stearns Champions Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-stearns-park.md), [Veterans Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-veterans-park.md), [Wardlow Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-wardlow-park.md), [Whaley Park, Long Beach](https://summerground.com/long-beach/long-beach-parks-recreation-and-marine-whaley-park.md)

## Glee Club

Ages 7–14 · $135/term

Participants will have a blast singing group renditions of pop and rock songs while also learning proper vocal technique (breathing, warm-ups, pitch and more), light choreography and stage blocking.

- Thursdays, 4:30–5:30pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 3 – Nov 5, 2026

- Series of 10 classes.
- Sign up: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lbparks/activity/search/detail/60981?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

## Rockin' Guitar

Ages 8–14 · $95/term

Beginning rock technique with power chords, simple blues and rock licks. Bring a guitar or rent one. Runs in two short sessions this fall.

- Tuesdays, 5:30–6:20pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 8 – Nov 24, 2026

- Series of 6 classes.
- Sign up: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lbparks/activity/search/detail/60986?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

## Exploring Instruments

Ages 7–11 · $100/term

Want to play music, but not sure where to start? This class will give you a chance to try three popular instruments: piano, guitar and drums. A beginning level class, no experience necessary.

- Wednesdays, 4–4:50pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 21 – Nov 25, 2026

- Series of 6 classes.
- Sign up: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lbparks/activity/search/detail/60980?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

## Keyboard Kids

Ages 5–6 · $105/term

Children will be guided through a variety of fun and engaging musical activities with an emphasis on keyboards. Rhythm, note recognition and proper keyboard techniques will be taught as well as simple melodies.

- Saturdays, 11–11:50am
- Fall 2026: Oct 24 – Dec 5, 2026

- Series of 7 classes.
- Sign up: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lbparks/activity/search/detail/60983?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Details from https://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/after-school-programs/, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.