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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...
Remembering Louise Christopher
Today, our offices are closed so that the staff and faculty may attend the memorial service of Louise Christopher, our beloved friend and colleague.
Why I Recommend Taking Music Lessons During the Summer
Students sometimes ask about dropping lessons and picking up where they left off when fall comes around. Learn why Education Director Kathy Kucsan thinks it’s a good idea to keep making music over the summer.
🎹 How to Prepare for Your First Piano Lessons
Lindsie Katz,Violinist Brian HickmanPianist 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?...
Student Spotlight: Lynn Schwankl
We love getting to know Center for Musical Arts students! In this video, Center faculty member Lindsie Katz interviews student and jazz musician Lynn Schwankl. Center for Musical Arts: Hi everyone. My name is Lindsie Katz, and I'm one of the violin and viola teachers...
Re-enroll for summer lessons | Priority deadline: April 22
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 summer. Our summer session works differently than our fall and spring terms. We offer a fair amount of flexibility,...
Why Singing is a Gift to the Body & Soul
Raouf Zaidan, piano & voice instructor When, as a fifteen year old boy, I told my father that I wanted to be a singer, he said, "That’s not a profession, it’s just a good hobby, nothing else." I thought that a good hobby was enough reason to pursue a life of...
Spring 2022 Covid Protocols
Updated March 29, 2022 We ask that non-vaccinated individuals wear a mask inside our building Mask-wearing is optional for any vaccinated person We require all faculty and staff members to be vaccinated for Covid-19 On February 14, 2022, the Boulder County Health...
Celebrating Recent Building Renovations at the Center for Musical Arts
Thank you for your patience as we made the following upgrades to the Center for Musical Arts facilities! Take a look at the spaces we've been improving: Founders Hall (pictured) New hardwood floors New paint throughout Expanded stage New chairs New light fixtures...
6 Simple Reasons to Study Music at the Center
Our Experienced Education Director Kathy Kucsan, PhD, is a co-founder of the Center for Musical Arts and our Education Director. She pioneered the Center’s belief in “Music for All for Life!” and keeps it at the heart of our mission. Explore just a few of Kathy’s...
Practice Tips: Learning to Love Sight-Reading
Lindsie Katz, Violinist In my experience, sight-reading can carry a lot of weight for musicians. Before I delve into how to approach developing and mastering this skill, let’s discuss what “sight-reading” actually is: it is when musicians are presented with a new...
How to Choose the Best Musical Instrument for You or Your Child
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Most of the time, when people contact the Center for Musical Arts, they know which instrument they’d like to learn. Occasionally they don’t – so here are a few questions to consider before making your decision, whether you’re choosing...
Help Center Families Affected by Wildfires in Boulder County
Elizabeth McGuire, Executive Director The Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts family would like to express our deepest condolences to the families and businesses that were affected by recent fires. While many of us are contributing our time and...