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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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In a New Key: Stories from the Center
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: 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....
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.
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:...
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...
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