Meet Coast Music Conservatory

Coast Music Conservatory is a music school where students thrive by pursuing their artistic dreams while working toward academic goals.

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About Our Music School – Inspiring Young Musicians in LA

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Coast Music Conservatory is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Founded in 2004 by Beth Rohde and Matt Rohde, our top music school in South Bay Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach is dedicated to excellence in music education.

At Coast Music Conservatory, students thrive by pursuing their artistic dreams while achieving their academic goals. Our comprehensive music lessons and academic curriculum are designed to keep students inspired, engaged, and on track to fulfill their graduation requirements at their own pace.

Each day, students learn in a supportive, creative environment led by an incredible faculty of experienced musicians and educators, committed to their well-being and success.

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Music Programs Tailored for Your Musical Future

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‍We offer over 40 programs for credit for students grades 6-12 with a wide variety of interests. We teach various levels of music theory, audio recording, music production, songwriting, performance, private lessons, ensembles and more!

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Meet the Founders

Beth Rohde

Beth is a performer, educator, and Music Director with degrees from Berklee (Vocal Performance, Music Production) and USC (Jazz Studies). She has coached and performed on American Idol, Fix My Choir, and Christmas Caroler Challenge. Currently, she is the Music Director for College Audition Los Angeles (CALA).

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Matt Rohde

Matt is a Los Angeles-based keyboardist, Musical Director, arranger, and composer. He has toured and recorded with artists like Jane’s Addiction, Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morissette, and Prince. A former Associate Music Director for American Idol (10+ years), he is now an arranger for The Voice on NBC.

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Is Coast Music Conservatory a Homeschool Program?

No, Coast Music Conservatory is not a homeschool program. We are a fully accredited private music school partnered with a fully accredited private academic school. Students attend classes at our Manhattan Beach location from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

How much homework will a student have after school?

The amount of homework a student has depends on several factors, including:

● Student's course load
● Student's level of commitment to excelling and putting in extra time
● How the student chooses to spend their time at Coast Music

Students have the option to sign up for as much study and practice time as we offer. If they choose to dedicate more time to music practice labs and classes, they may have more homework after school but little to no additional practice time.

To meet requirements, students must complete a minimum of 10 Laurel Springs academic hours and at least 3 music lab hours at Coast Music each week. These hours can be completed in advance or made up as long as they are fulfilled before the semester grading period ends.

We provide 5 Laurel Springs study hours and 4 music lab hours daily, allowing students to easily meet their required hours on a flexible schedule. If a student falls significantly behind, they will receive a warning. We set attendance recommendations for all students, so we can provide a more accurate answer once we understand their individual goals and study habits.

On average, if a student spends 3–4 hours per day on academic study and 1 hour in the practice lab, they will likely have little to no homework after school.

What if a student needs to be away for an extended period (e.g., 2–4 weeks) during the school year?

Laurel Springs is a fully accredited online private school. 100% of their curriculum can be studied offsite. We will waive our required minimum study hours for students who are on extended leaves (for work or travel). Laurel Springs will oversee the student’s academic progress.

Coast Music requires weekly meetings to check in on musical progress. Students are encouraged to zoom in to ensemble rehearsals as much as possible. All private lessons can be made-up before or after the leave period.

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