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Our summer programs are a fantastic blend of world-class music instruction with a hometown community feel. We offer several options for musical instruction in the summer.
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Get DetailsMusical Playdates (18 mo-3 years)
Meet other parents/caregivers and toddlers in a series of music-focused playdates!
Classes offered 6/6, 6/27, 7/11, and 8/1. $10 per family for each class.
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Find OutA 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 Music Lessons
Your Child’s Musical Journey
Make Music With Us
Dust off your trumpet, sing with friends, play with jazz musicians, join a choir, and more. Play music with your community.
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 Lessons and Classes 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
Spring 2022 Studio Recitals
Spring 2022 Studio Recitals
May 21, 2022 @ 11:30 am - May 27, 2022 @ 8:00 pm FreeCome celebrate the hard work of our lesson students at our Spring 2022 Studio Recitals! Our talented students have been...
2022 Suzuki Play-In
2022 Suzuki Play-In
Jul 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am FreeThe 2022 Suzuki Play-In, organized by Emily Bowman with area Suzuki string players and teachers, is a fantastic opportun...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Jul 12, 2022 @ 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...
Center for Musical Arts Night at the Colorado Music Festival
Center for Musical Arts Night at the Colorado Music Festival
Jul 15, 2022 @ 7:30 pmFriday, July 15 | Concert: 7:30 pm at Chautauqua Auditorium Center for Musical Arts students, faculty, friends, and fami...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Nov 21, 2022 @ 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...
What’s New at the Center
Kids' Choir: Folk Songs Around the World (ages 6-11)
Meet the Instruments (ages 6-10)
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
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 history with the Center for Musical Arts. Greta: I have distant but fun memories of doing several Music...
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.
The Evolution of the Center for Musical Arts Brand
Marketing Director Cindy Hohman takes a look back on 25+ years of Center for Musical Arts logos to explore where our brand came from and where it’s heading next.
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.
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!