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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...
Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with saxophone instructor Becca Kronyak about her firm belief that music is for everyone, and how she brings that belief into her music lessons. Center for Musical Arts:...
How to Bring a Bass Drum Back to Life
Photograph: Tom Pederson at a Community Band performance Center for Musical Arts faculty are known for going above and beyond the call of duty. For example, Community Band Director Tom Pederson recently took up the task of refurbishing the Center's bass drum, which...
Mile High Living: LifeSong Chorus for Memory Care
Mile High Living (Denver7) recently interviewed Elizabeth McGuire about our new LifeSong Chorus, designed for people with early onset Alzheimer’s and other dementias, along with their caregivers.
How to Prepare for Your First Oboe Lessons
Lindsie Katz, Violinist and Educator Jennifer Stucki, Oboist and Faculty Member Preparing for your first few music lessons can be a daunting task for families. What do we bring? Does my child have to play the instrument beforehand?...
5 Healthy Ways to Return to Your Instrument After a Break
Lindsie Katz, violinist and educator It can be challenging to come back to our instruments after an extended time away. Parents, you might not know how to help your child feel motivated to come back to it, or maybe you need some help knowing how to practice with...
Faculty Highlight: Max Wolpert
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with violin & fiddle instructor Max Wolpert about his approach to teaching, the importance of community in music, why he was drawn to the fiddle, and more. Center for...
Enroll for fall lessons | Priority deadline: July 8
If you are a new student, fill out our new student interest form. If you are a current student, we'd like to be sure you're enrolled in lessons for the fall. Here’s what you need to know: The Fall 2022 priority enrollment deadline is July 8. After July 8 you are still...
Summer ’22 Reads: 4 Musical Books You’ll Love
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Summer Reads: A Pianist’s Memoir, A World of Sound, How Music Works, and a Violin Mystery “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” This is a quote that has been attributed to a variety of people, from Frank Zappa to...