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These two early childhood classes lead students to discover singing, movement, classroom instruments, and making music with others. Join us on Saturdays at 9 am (18 mo–3 years) and 10 am (ages 3–5)
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Get DetailsOur 2022-23 Concert Series
The Center for Musical Arts’ exciting concert series celebrates musical excellence and an expansive mix of musical genres — all in our welcoming and intimate performance space.
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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!
Featured Events
CANCELED: Movement, Music, and Magic: 2-Day Workshop
CANCELED: Movement, Music, and Magic: 2-Day Workshop
Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must cancel this workshop. We hope to be able to reschedule it in the future. If you...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Mar 28, 2023 @ 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...
SOLD OUT: Pianist Dmytro Choni, 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist
SOLD OUT: Pianist Dmytro Choni, 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist
Apr 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm $10 – $20This concert is sold out; tickets will not be available at the door. The Center for Musical Arts is thrilled to welcome ...
Faculty and Friends Play the Music of Erik Marchelie
Faculty and Friends Play the Music of Erik Marchelie
Apr 23, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm FreeErik Marchelie, a contemporary composer and guitarist, has written beautiful music for guitar paired with a variety of i...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Jul 11, 2023 @ 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...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Oct 11, 2023 @ 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...
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In a New Key: Stories from the Center
Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with trombone, ukulele, and world music instructor Jackson McLellan about the importance of curiosity and the delight in studying — and having fun with! — multiple instruments....
5 Reasons for Professional Musicians to Keep Taking Music Lessons
Even as a professional musician, taking music lessons can be an important way to continue your own learning, improve your teaching, and more.
Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler
Meet voice and piano instructor Rachel Fetler, who also teaches the Center’s Kids’ Choir class and works on the administrative side of the organization as Student Services and Operations Associate.
Should I Learn to Read Music? Understanding Music Literacy
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Learning to read music is generally an important part of learning to play an instrument, at least in our current western culture. It often surprises people to learn that most of the world uses the aural tradition to share and pass...
Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with cello instructor Shaun Diaz about how he uses a wide array of repertoire to help his students develop creativity and self-expression. Center for Musical Arts:...
Colorado Gives Day 2022
Support the Center for Musical Arts and the Heartstrings Program on Colorado Gives Day For over 20 years, the Center for Musical Arts’ Heartstrings program has been providing need-based tuition assistance and access to low- or no-cost musical instruments for students...
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!