Silverlake Conservatory of Music is anonprofit educational organization formed inCalifornia. It was founded in 2001 byRed Hot Chili Peppers bassistFlea and Chili Peppers collaboratorTree to foster music education.[1] Chili Peppers vocalistAnthony Kiedis is also on the board.
The facility organizes an annual "Hullabaloo", one of which featured performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers,Eddie Vedder andCharlie Haden raised $1 million for the Conservatory during an August 24, 2011, performance atClub Nokia.[2]
Flea released his debut solo EP,Helen Burns, on July 19, 2012, through Silverlake's website. The EP features an appearance by co-founder Keith Barry,Patti Smith, former Chili Peppers drummerJack Irons, current Chili Peppers drummerChad Smith and the Silverlake kids' and adults' choir directed by S.J. Hasman.[3]
On November 2, 2019, the Chili Peppers performed a charity event for the Conservatory with Eddie Vedder. This performance was the band's final show with guitaristJosh Klinghoffer.[4]
In June 2021, the choir featured on a compilation tribute album forAndy Gill, lead guitarist of post-punk bandGang of Four who died in February 2020 performing "Not Great Men", from their first albumEntertainment!. Other musicians featured on the album includeIDLES,Gary Numan,La Roux,The Dandy Warhols andKilling Joke.
A group of students at the school under the name the Silverlake Conservatory of Music All-Stars released tribute singles and a EP to thePretenders in May 2025, in July 2025 toNeil Young in July 2025 and to Red Hot Chili Peppers in September 2025.[5]
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