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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
We offer lessons on all instruments (except for bagpipes and organ) and voice for all ages.
Your Child’s Musical Journey
Our music lessons and classes grow with your kiddo from birth to… forever!
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.
Concerts & Events
James (Zijian) Wei, piano
James (Zijian) Wei, piano
Mar 27, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $20Meet pianist James (Zijian) Wei: First Prize winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition and a standout...
Faculty Concert, March 29, 2026
Faculty Concert, March 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmThe Center for Musical Arts proudly presents free faculty concerts showcasing the talents of select faculty members. The...
Behind the Music: Josh Halpern, cello
Behind the Music: Josh Halpern, cello
Apr 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmJoin us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultura...
Koa String Quartet and Borealis Trio
Koa String Quartet and Borealis Trio
Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $20The Koa String Quartet, Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at CU Boulder and 2024 Ekstrand Competition winners, brings heartf...
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You Play an Important Role in the Music We Make
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How do you teach music to an infant or toddler?
Here at CMA, among our music classes for children, we offer a class called “First Steps in Music for Infants and Toddlers”, which is based on the Early Childhood Music Education curriculum of the same name developed by Dr. John Feierabend. You may find yourself...
“Investing in a music school… makes humanity better.”
For Fernanda and many other Center parents, learning music is about so much more than skill with an instrument — it is about structure, social and emotional skills, and joy.
Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with guitar, ukulele, and piano instructor Bryan Dubrow about his cross-genre music projects, his love of the guitar, and his approach to teaching.
Faculty Highlight: Sarah Summar
In this interview we spoke with violin, piano, and composition instructor Sarah Summar about her approach to teaching and the ways that even beginners can use composition and improvisation in their music studies.
Faculty Highlight: Michael Pordesimo
In this interview we spoke with violin and viola instructor Michael Pordesimo about his approach to teaching and the importance of creativity and independence.
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!