A world-class community music school — and more!
Sure, we have exceptional faculty who can teach you or your child how to play violin, but we also believe in the value of all types of music, the inclusion of every student, and the power of community.
Individual Lessons
Your Child’s Musical Journey
Make Music With Us
Music For the Young Ones
It’s proven: music education at any age provides numerous benefits — and it’s also tons of fun. We offer musical experiences for kids of all ages, even newborns! Just don’t blame us when you wake up to them practicing their violin early on Saturday morning.
Summer Camps and Classes for Kids
Summer should be all about fun in the sun, pool parties, and violin lessons. Slather up that sunscreen and see what musical hijinx we’re diving into this summer.
Music For Adults
Do you have a French horn gathering dust in your closet? Have you always felt drawn to the piano but have never tried a lesson? No matter your level of musical experience, you’re in the right place. Join a band, sing in a choir, or start those piano lessons today!
Upcoming Events
Working with a Collaborative Pianist: A Guide for Teachers and Their Students
Working with a Collaborative Pianist: A Guide for Teachers and Their Students
Oct 26, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm freeCollaborative pianist and Center for Musical Arts faculty Susan Olenwine will make a guided presentation for teachers an...
Halloween Open House
Halloween Open House
Oct 29, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm FreeCenter for Musical Arts Halloween Open House Students, sign up at the door to play your best or spookiest music on stage...
Jazz Ensemble at the Dickens Opera House
Jazz Ensemble at the Dickens Opera House
Nov 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10Center for Musical Arts Jazz Ensemble at the Dickens Opera House Directed by Steve Christopher Wednesday, November 3 | 7...
Faculty & Friends Concert: The Carson Touro’ Jazz Ensemble
Faculty & Friends Concert: The Carson Touro’ Jazz Ensemble
Nov 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmTHE CARSON TOURO’ JAZZ ENSEMBLE “Life is a lot like jazz…it’s best when you improvise.” – George Gershwi...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Nov 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCenter for Musical Arts & Vitalant Blood Drive This blood drive takes place at the Center for Musical Arts. From o...
Crescendo Gala
Crescendo Gala
Nov 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pmCrescendo Register by November 4th Together Again is a fundraiser in support of musical instruction and performance f...
What’s New at the Center
Fall Lessons & Classes for Youth
New! Music in Motion: Babies and Toddlers (ages 0-4)
Coro Santuario, Community Band, & Jazz Ensembles
Students who visit the Center in a single week
Lessons provided at the Center each year
In a New Key: Stories from the Center
Partner Highlight: Jeanne Phipps, Musical Freedom
(photo: Two Musical Freedom participants from the Denver Women's Correctional Center) In this Partner Highlight we are excited to introduce Jeanne Phipps, who runs Musical Freedom, a program which offers music lessons in Denver- and Golden-area prisons. Learn more...
Love Your Practice Time: 12 Helpful Tips
Lindsie KatzViolinist and faculty member When we first start playing an instrument, it’s often because there’s something about it that draws us in, makes us feel connected, and/or inspires us to explore our creativity. Sometimes, we have a hard time putting into words...
Student Spotlight: Matthew
The Center for Musical Arts is proud of all of its students! Matthew studies piano with Nancy McNeill. Begin your own musical journey on our Lessons page, and watch or read our interview with Matthew below. Center for Musical Arts: Okay. What is your name? Matthew: My...
The Best Age to Start Learning to Play a Musical Instrument
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director What is the right age to start learning to play a musical instrument? We get this question every day. There are lots of opinions and a variety of answers. For children, whose brain and fine motor physiology are developing and growing,...
Faculty Highlight: Dianela Acosta
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with voice and piano instructor Dianela Acosta about her passion for opera, her career path, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Hello! My name is Erica Reid, I am the Marketing...
Faculty Highlight: Alex Sierra
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we sat down with voice and piano instructor Alex Sierra, who also leads the Center's Spanish-language Coro Santuario.Center for Musical Arts: Good morning! I'm Erica Reid, I'm the...
Keep the Music Playing
If you’re as passionate about music, community, and access as we are, we hope you will support the Center for Musical Arts with a gift today!