More Than Four Decades of Music Education
Building confident young musicians, one first note at a time.
Children's Music Workshop has brought instrumental music education to Los Angeles area elementary schools for more than 40 years. We are also the creators of Music Fun Books, a growing collection of more than 400 books and resources for young musicians and their teachers.
Our Publishing Home
Music Fun Books
Books and resources created especially for young musicians.
Looking for beginning method books, solos, duets, ensemble music, free samples, audio, video lessons, or practical resources for music teachers? You will find the complete collection at MusicFunBooks.com.
One Organization, Two Focused Destinations
Our history remains here. Our publishing future lives at Music Fun Books.
Children's Music Workshop remains the home of our Los Angeles school programs, All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra, award-winning music education productions, advocacy work, and company history.
Music Fun Books is now the primary destination for our books, free samples, companion audio and video, instrument resources, and materials for music teachers and families.
Read the Children's Music Workshop storyExplore Children's Music Workshop
Music education in the classroom, on the concert stage, and throughout the community.
Discover the programs, performances, recognition, and advocacy that have shaped the Children's Music Workshop story.
School Music Programs
Flexible instrumental music programs designed for elementary schools and the communities they serve.
Explore school programsHonor Orchestra
Young musicians from public and private schools come together for a memorable citywide performance experience.
Visit the Honor OrchestraEmmy Awards
Five Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards recognized CMW productions celebrating elementary music education.
See the Emmy storyMusic Advocacy
Articles, research, and resources supporting the importance of strong music programs in our schools.
Explore advocacy resourcesFor Teachers, Parents, and Young Musicians
Find our complete collection at Music Fun Books.
Browse more than 400 music books and arrangements, download free samples, and use companion audio, video lessons, and teacher resources.