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Making Music Mesmerizing: Why Young Musicians Should Attend Live Concerts
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director When I was in sixth grade, they piled us into school buses and we drove all the way to New York City. We were going to hear “the symphony,” which we only knew was an orchestra led by a “maestro” and that they would be playing a concert...
Faculty Highlight: Larina Gray
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview, we spoke with violin instructor Larina Gray about her path to the violin, her love for Irish fiddling, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Good morning! My name is Erica Reid, I'm with...
Kathy’s Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts
photo: Executive Director Elizabeth McGuire and Education Director Kathy Kucsan during a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Center for Musical Arts Kathy Kucsan, Education Director 💗Kathy's Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts First conceived of...
Out Loud & Joyful: Our Approach to Early Childhood Music Education
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director The research is unequivocal: making music is good — really good! — for young children. The very first thing that comes up when I search “early childhood music education” is this: “Music ignites all areas of child development and skills...
Faculty Highlight: Zack Ritchie
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with percussion instructor Zack Ritchie about his path to the drums, his experiences in local jazz bands, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Hi! My name is Erica Reid,...
How Do Individual Music Lessons Support Students in School Band or Orchestra?
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Instrumental music programs usually start in 5th grade in the nearby school districts. Students get to choose instruments and start their musical journeys in band or orchestra classes. We’re often asked why — or if — students should...
Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with trombone, ukulele, and world music instructor Jackson McLellan about the importance of curiosity and the delight in studying — and having fun with! — multiple instruments....
5 Reasons for Professional Musicians to Keep Taking Music Lessons
Even as a professional musician, taking music lessons can be an important way to continue your own learning, improve your teaching, and more.
Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler
Meet voice and piano instructor Rachel Fetler, who also teaches the Center’s Kids’ Choir class and works on the administrative side of the organization as Student Services and Operations Associate.
Should I Learn to Read Music? Understanding Music Literacy
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Learning to read music is generally an important part of learning to play an instrument, at least in our current western culture. It often surprises people to learn that most of the world uses the aural tradition to share and pass...
Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with cello instructor Shaun Diaz about how he uses a wide array of repertoire to help his students develop creativity and self-expression. Center for Musical Arts:...
Colorado Gives Day 2022
Support the Center for Musical Arts and the Heartstrings Program on Colorado Gives Day For over 20 years, the Center for Musical Arts’ Heartstrings program has been providing need-based tuition assistance and access to low- or no-cost musical instruments for students...
Enroll for Spring 2023 Lessons | Priority Deadline: Nov. 18
The Spring 2023 term runs from January 9-May 28; see the full academic calendar at our Student Info Center. If you are a new student, fill out our new student interest form. If you are a current student, we’re doing something new this year: if you are signed up for...