Phoenix Conservatory of Music (PCM)

In Phoenix, Phoenix Conservatory of Music is a not-for-profit community music school providing music education for students at different levels. Offerings include private lessons, group classes, summer camps, early childhood music programs, and after-school programs. Students can also enroll in the College Prep Program, an after-school college readiness program for contemporary music education developed in partnership with Berklee College of Music and the Berklee City Music Network. Programs range from introductory in-house instruction to more advanced private lessons. The conservatory describes its work as Creative Youth Development and serves nearly 2,000 students annually. Learning takes place through lessons, classes, camps, and youth programs. The school was founded in 1998.