SAN DIEGO -- While visiting a school in San Diego to stress the importance of music education, Backstreet Boys band member A.J. McLean said that the next album the band produces will be its last, 10News reported.

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Backstreet Boy Visits School; Says Band Working On Last Album

"We've been off now for almost 2 years. We're going back into the studio in March and we're gonna work on what will probably be the last Backstreet Boys record," McLean said.

He said that the band members will focus on solo careers, according to 10News.

McLean had made a special appearance at Wilson Academy in San Diego on Nov. 12.

At an assembly filled with screaming young teens, the pop sensation helped present a $100,000 check to go toward the school's music program.

McLean told the students about the important role music plays in lives.

"Music just builds character in any way, shape, or form. Whether you're in the chorus class or you play in the band, it really builds up confidence," McLean said.

He stressed that music was not always easy for him.

"I kind of got a little bit discouraged because people were making fun of me -- telling me that I was this, that and the other because I played the piano and was in chorus," McLean said.

An important part of his message to the students was to stick with music through the ups and downs.

"Now I play bass, guitar, drums, piano and I want to learn the saxophone, but I just don't have the patience to do it right now. I'm kinda busy," he smirked.

McLean said he is passionate about keeping music programs in schools.

"If they want to play sports, they play sports. If they want to play an instrument they should be able to play an instrument or write music or sing in their chorus class," he said.