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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...
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...
Student Spotlight: Harp Student Greta Richardson
Today we are shining a spotlight on harp student Greta Richardson, who was nominated by her instructor of 10 years, Carolyn Kuban. Please tell us about your music lesson history with the Center for Musical Arts. Greta: I have distant but fun memories of doing several...
9 Reasons Why We Quit Music Lessons (& Why We Should Keep Going!)
Dr. Kathy KucsanEducation Director I have heard variations of this comment dozens (and dozens) of times over the years: “I wish I’d never quit piano. It feels like I gave up on myself.”“I wish my parents had never let me quit violin.”“I wish I could still play...
Spring/Summer 2022 Covid Protocols
Updated May 13, 2022 We require that non-vaccinated individuals wear a mask inside our building Mask-wearing is recommended for any vaccinated person We require all faculty and staff members to be vaccinated for Covid-19 On May 13, 2022, the Boulder County Health...
5 Ways to Play With Music Over the Summer (With or Without Your Instrument!)
Speaking as a musician myself, I know how important it is to take breaks without cutting out music all together. These breaks can come in many forms, but here are 5 fun and easy ways you can keep up with music over the summer.