Music has shaped the way I live my life. Through songs that make me laugh and songs that make me cry, music has always been an important part of my life.
But I’m not sure we really understand and appreciate how beneficial music is to a child’s development. In a study conducted by the International Journal of Music Education, music was found to aid in language development, literacy, numeracy, measures of intelligence, general attainment, creativity, fine motor coordination, concentration, self-confidence, emotional sensitivity, social skills, teamwork, self-discipline and relaxation.
Below is a list of great organizations that offer classes that will help your child develop an appreciation for music.
Littleton School of Music
Offers Piano, Voice, Vocal, Singing, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Violin, Cello, Ukulele, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Banjo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Mandolin, Upright Bass, Songwriting, Harmonica, Electronic Music Production, Toddler Music Classes, and more.
(303) 972-7625
6905 S Broadway Suite 99, Littleton, CO 80122
Grenoble Studio of Musical Arts
303-761-3136
3085 S. Pennsylvania St. Englewood, CO
The Arvada Center
Classes include Music Little Mozarts and African Drumming
720-898-7201
6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO
Kindermusik
Colorado Springs
719-641-7240
2041 Chuckwagon Road, Monument, CO 80919
Petite Musician
303-202-2626
Various Locations: Littleton, Centennial, Wheat Ridge, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood and Arvada.
Children’s Music Academy
303-7771-3333
Various Locations throughout the Denver Metro area.
Westwood’s Center of Performing Arts
(303) 467-0334
6452 Fig Street, Arvada, CO 80004
Foothills Park and Recreation
303-409-2100
6612 S. Ward St., Littleton, CO 80127
Gymboree Play and Music
Denver: 303-743 7529
8400 East Iliff Ave., Unit 1, Denver, CO 80231 US
Boulder: 303-546-0081
2525 Arapahoe Ave, Suite H-7, The Village Shopping Center, Boulder, CO 80302
Colorado Springs: 719-599-4733
1885 Briargate Pkwy Ste 523, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 US
The Music Train
720-253-7673
2460 Eliot Street, Denver, CO 80211
Maestro Music Institute
(720) 251.2157
2865 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 300, Denver CO 80222
5945 Ward Road, Suite 210, Arvada CO 80004
Twinkle Together
Various locations throughout the Denver Metro area
Altitunes
720-398-94445
700 W 25th Avenue
Edgewater, CO 80214
Altitunes offers classes for children with and without disabilities.
Tales N’ Tunes
3426 East 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
Golden Recreation Center
303-384-8100.
Golden Community Center, 1470 Tenth Street, Golden, Colorado 80401.
The Golden center offers classes including music for tiny tots, music for tots and family music classes.
Mile High Music – Music Together
Various locations throughout the Denver Metro area. Mile High Music offers Music Together classes.
Music Together
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Classes are offered at many of the locations listed above.
Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts
303-665-0599
900 Baseline Road, Cottage 100 (at Chautauqua)
Boulder, Colorado 80302
What is your favorite children’s music class? Be sure to share your favorites!
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Amber
Great list!
Brandi
A fabulous option for Boulder County folks is the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts in Lafayette. Programs for all ages include “Meet the Instruments,” “Music Together,” and “Suzuki Strings,” just to name a few! http://www.comusic.org/goto/school
Rita Haramy
Great ideas Nicole!!! As a Developmental Psyche major, I found that their are literally hundreds of studies documenting the benefits of music in a childs life! Unfortunately, the powers to be who continually cut music programs in our schools, have not taken the time to realize this! Thanks for reminding parents that they can enrich their childs life and their development with a little music!
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It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
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Maureen Hopkins, MT-BC, NMT
Hi all!
Wanted to let you know that Altitunes is now located at 2400 Gray St. in Edgewater.
All classes are led by a teacher who is both a board certified music therapist and a neurologic music therapist.
Classes are between $6-8 each, offered on a drop-in basis and are specific to developmental milestones/age. For example: Beboppin’ Babies is for newborns-sitting.
Linda Bolander
Hi all,
You might want to check out Creative Arts for Kids’ Enrichment, too. Until Wednesday next week we have a LivingSocial deal going on for classes, private lessons, and ensembles/groups.
Here is the link to the coupon: http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/857/deals/222978-eight-music-classes
We will also have on with Denver Daily Deals for Moms soon; both online coupon sites sound like a great resource for all families.
Thanks!
Cheers,
Linda
Albert Roy
I Like Music..Thank you for share with us….
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Jennifer
For those in Northern Colorado, Union Colony Children’s Music Academy (http://unioncolonychildrensmusic.org) in Greeley is a great option for developmentally appropriate music and movement education, as well!
Talia
Denver’s Little Wing is a brand new program through School of Rock for kids ages 4 – 5. It is absolutely amazing, and they are a mobile class, who travels to different schools and facilities!
Talia
Denver’s Little Wing program for 4 and 5 year-olds through School of Rock is brand new, and it is absolutely amazing! Kids love it, and they get to learn about key musical concepts. Check us out!
Angella
I’ve been looking at either the Little Mozarts program with Westwoods Center of Performing Arts or the Children’s Music Academy Junior course. Has anyone experienced these programs and have any feedback? I’d like to eventually get my 5-7 year olds playing the piano but would like an intro program first. Thanks!
Beth
Check out Maestro Music Institute too! We have a mobile music school that travels to your child’s preschool or elementary school and have studios in Denver and Arvada. http://www.maestromusicinstitute.com