Modeled after the European Conservatory tradition, the Kadima Conservatory was founded in 1983 by Beth Elliot in order to fill a void in the San Fernando Valley. Engaging the talents of local professional musicians and music educators, the Kadima Conservatory of Music sought to provide a high level of musical training in the form of private lessons, group instruction, chamber music, and orchestral ensembles.

After two decades, the Kadima Conservatory of Music offers private and semi-private music instruction, Beginning Strings, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion classes.

Also offered are orchestral programs such as the Jr. Philharmonic, Senior Philharmonic, Kadima Conservatory Philharmonic, Master Classes, Chamber Coaching, and Faculty Artist Recitals. An annual Summer Music Seminar is held at Los Angeles Valley College each year immersing students in music making.

The Kadima Conservatory of Music was developed to provide a high level of musical training to students of all ages, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds and to inspire them to have a lifelong love of music and of learning.