Tryggvi Holt

Tryggvi Holt

Mar 23, 2026 | Faculty Bios

Biography Born from artistic parents in Boulder County, Tryggvi has been involved with music since he was young. He began playing instrumental music on the clarinet in elementary school, but found himself inextricably drawn to the magic of percussion. He is currently...
Julianne Davis

Julianne Davis

Jan 20, 2026 | Faculty Bios

Biography Julianne Davis, soprano, is known for her high-flying virtuosity and dramatic characterizations in operatic, concert, and song literature. She has performed extensively with Boulder Opera Company, having been cast as the Marschallin in Strauss’s Der...
Salvator Saia

Salvator Saia

Dec 17, 2025 | Faculty Bios

Biography Salvator is a classical and jazz trained pianist from Boulder County. Center for Musical Arts is the studio through which he began his musical journey as a kid, and fostered a joy for the craft. Now, he shares his love for music through teaching students. He...
Ian Jickling

Ian Jickling

Dec 2, 2025 | Faculty Bios

Biography Ian Jickling grew up in Washington, D.C. in an eclectic musical household. In middle school Ian began playing guitar and performing in different varieties of rock, blues, and folk music. His musical curiosity led him to complete a Bachelor of Arts in...
Jordan Grantonic

Jordan Grantonic

Nov 18, 2025 | Faculty Bios

Biography An active professional musician, teacher, and activist, Colorado violinist Jordan Grantonic merges these passions through performance and . Drawn to contemporary music especially, Jordan has performed in dozens of world premieres by composers like Pierre...
Finding Confidence, Connection, and Community Through Music

Finding Confidence, Connection, and Community Through Music

Nov 10, 2025 | Blog

When one family moved to Lafayette, CO more than a decade ago, they were eager to find community and opportunities for their two children. After settling into their new home, they discovered the Center for Musical Arts and a doorway to music that has shaped their...
From Shy Notes to a Confident Voice

From Shy Notes to a Confident Voice

Oct 21, 2025 | Blog

At the Center for Musical Arts, our teachers often say that music is just the vehicle. What really matters are the lessons in confidence, connection, and growth that happen along the way.  One faculty member, Becca Kronyak, who works with children as young as one year...
Jennifer Peralta

Jennifer Peralta

Oct 15, 2025 | Faculty Bios

Biography Jennifer earned her bachelor’s in music and studied for many years at the Center for Musical Arts with Alex Sierra. She was further shaped by her college mentor, Melissa Lubecke, and by her father, who was her first music teacher and the one who introduced...
Julian Bennett

Julian Bennett

Sep 11, 2025 | Faculty Bios

Biography Cellist Julian Bennett began his studies at the age of 9, growing up in a family of musicians. He made his concerto debut with the Tacoma Youth Symphony, winning the Concerto Competition in 2016. As a chamber musician, Julian has been featured as a guest...