A world-class community music school — and more!
Sure, we have exceptional faculty who can teach you or your child how to play violin, but we also believe in the value of all types of music, the inclusion of every student, and the power of community.
Individual Lessons
Your Child’s Musical Journey
Make Music With Us
Music For the Young Ones
It’s proven: music education at any age provides numerous benefits — and it’s also tons of fun. We offer musical experiences for kids of all ages, even newborns! Just don’t blame us when you wake up to them practicing their violin early on Saturday morning.
Summer Camps and Classes for Kids
Summer should be all about fun in the sun, pool parties, and violin lessons. Slather up that sunscreen and see what musical hijinx we’re diving into this summer.
Music For Adults
Do you have a French horn gathering dust in your closet? Have you always felt drawn to the piano but have never tried a lesson? No matter your level of musical experience, you’re in the right place. Join a band, sing in a choir, or start those piano lessons today!
Upcoming Events
[Canceled] Faculty & Friends Concert: Le Soir
[Canceled] Faculty & Friends Concert: Le Soir
Sep 24, 2021 @ 7:00 pm FreeThis event has been canceled. Please visit our events page for all upcoming events, including future Faculty & Frien...
Enchanted Forest-Wild Bear Nature Center with Lisamarie Windwalker
Enchanted Forest-Wild Bear Nature Center with Lisamarie Windwalker
Sep 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm $10 – $12This event was submitted by faculty member Lisamarie Windwalker. Enchanted Forest Saturday, September 25, 11am-6p...
Faculty & Friends Concert: Ivalas Quartet
Faculty & Friends Concert: Ivalas Quartet
Oct 15, 2021Details to come.
World Singing Day with Faye Nepon
World Singing Day with Faye Nepon
Oct 16, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm FreeWorld Singing Day (WSD), created in Boulder, is an annual sing-along that brings people together in their communities al...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Nov 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCenter for Musical Arts & Vitalant Blood Drive This blood drive takes place at the Center for Musical Arts. From o...
What’s New at the Center
Fall Lessons & Classes for Youth
New! Music in Motion: Babies and Toddlers (ages 0-4)
Coro Santuario, Community Band, & Jazz Ensembles
Students who visit the Center in a single week
Lessons provided at the Center each year
In a New Key: Stories from the Center
Faculty Highlight: Alex Sierra
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we sat down with voice and piano instructor Alex Sierra, who also leads the Center's Spanish-language Coro Santuario.Center for Musical Arts: Good morning! I'm Erica Reid, I'm the...
🎻 How to Prepare for Your First Violin Lessons
Lindsie Katz Violinist and Faculty Member Preparing for your first few music lessons can be a daunting task for families. What do we bring? Does my kid have to play the instrument beforehand? How do we know what to practice? As a parent/guardian, do I sit in on...
City of Lafayette Declares Center for Musical Arts Day
We're excited to share some big news with you: the City of Lafayette has declared September 19, 2021 as Center for Musical Arts Day in honor of our 25th anniversary! You can read the City's formal proclamation below. PROCLAMATION Declaring September...
Faculty Highlight: Steve Christopher (Mr. C)
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview, we sat down with Director of Jazz Studies Steve Christopher, better known as Mr. C, to talk about his history with the Center for Musical Arts, why he's a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan,...
Faculty Highlight: Piano Teacher Brian Hickman
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview, we sat down with piano instructor Brian Hickman to learn about his career path, his teaching philosophy, his interests, and more.Center for Musical Arts: Hello! My name is Erica Reid....
Student Highlight: Henry Stalker
Thank you to the Stalker family for sending us this wonderful video about oboe student Henry Stalker’s experience at the Center for Musical Arts!Henry Stalker: Hi, my name is Henry Stalker and I play the oboe. I've been playing the oboe now for three years at the...
Keep the Music Playing
If you’re as passionate about music, community, and access as we are, we hope you will support the Center for Musical Arts with a gift today!