Children's Instruments and Music Resources Denver CO
Teach your kids the value of music with environmentally friendly homemade musical instruments that inspire the three R’s- reduce, recycle and reuse. Make it a fun activity time that lets you foster creativity and strengthens your bond. You can find instructions for making such musical instruments on the Internet. Music is a great way to help your children develop sensory-motor skills, such as eye/hand coordination, gross-motor strength, and auditory awareness to discriminate sounds. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to all the music related products and services for kids in Denver, CO listed below.
Subjects
Violin, Viola
Ages Taught
5 to 12
Specialties
I was trained in the Suzuki method starting at the age of four. I have a good deal of teaching experience using this method up to Book 4 and have also spent time working with students on elementary/middle school orchestral pieces.
Education
Syracuse University - Music, Biology - 8/2003-5/2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Violin, Viola
Ages Taught
5 to 12
Specialties
I was trained in the Suzuki method starting at the age of four. I have a good deal of teaching experience using this method up to Book 4 and have also spent time working with students on elementary/middle school orchestral pieces.
Education
Syracuse University - Music, Biology - 8/2003-5/2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Drums, Percussion
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Music, Drum set, Orchestral Snare Drum Technique, Hand Drums, World Percussion Moeller Technique, Multi-Fulcrum Technique, Four-Limb Cordination and independance, Odd time, Polyrhythms, Mixed Meter! Capable of teaching drum set Reading and Notation! Also capable of teaching ALL STYLES of music. If you can think of it, I have played it. Too many to list here.
Education
Cherry Creek High School - Jazz Drumset/Marching Band/Orchestral - 9/92-4/96 (degree received) California Institute of the Arts - Jazz Drumset/Orchestral/World Percussion - 9/98-12/01 (degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Drums, Percussion
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Music, Drum set, Orchestral Snare Drum Technique, Hand Drums, World Percussion Moeller Technique, Multi-Fulcrum Technique, Four-Limb Cordination and independance, Odd time, Polyrhythms, Mixed Meter! Capable of teaching drum set Reading and Notation! Also capable of teaching ALL STYLES of music. If you can think of it, I have played it. Too many to list here.
Education
Cherry Creek High School - Jazz Drumset/Marching Band/Orchestral - 9/92-4/96 (degree received) California Institute of the Arts - Jazz Drumset/Orchestral/World Percussion - 9/98-12/01 (degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Drums, Percussion
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Music, Drum set, Orchestral Snare Drum Technique, Hand Drums, World Percussion Moeller Technique, Multi-Fulcrum Technique, Four-Limb Cordination and independance, Odd time, Polyrhythms, Mixed Meter! Capable of teaching drum set Reading and Notation! Also capable of teaching ALL STYLES of music. If you can think of it, I have played it. Too many to list here.
Education
Cherry Creek High School - Jazz Drumset/Marching Band/Orchestral - 9/92-4/96 (degree received) California Institute of the Arts - Jazz Drumset/Orchestral/World Percussion - 9/98-12/01 (degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Drums, Percussion
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Music, Drum set, Orchestral Snare Drum Technique, Hand Drums, World Percussion Moeller Technique, Multi-Fulcrum Technique, Four-Limb Cordination and independance, Odd time, Polyrhythms, Mixed Meter! Capable of teaching drum set Reading and Notation! Also capable of teaching ALL STYLES of music. If you can think of it, I have played it. Too many to list here.
Education
Cherry Creek High School - Jazz Drumset/Marching Band/Orchestral - 9/92-4/96 (degree received) California Institute of the Arts - Jazz Drumset/Orchestral/World Percussion - 9/98-12/01 (degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Instruments
Chorus, Piano
Styles
Classical, Other
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$40
Years of Experience
17 Years
Chorus, Piano
Styles
Classical, Other
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$40
Years of Experience
17 Years
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Subjects
Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Performance, Upright Bass, Music Theory, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in latin, jazz, popular and classical guitar. I teach all styles including rock, blues, folk and country. Focus on teaching chords, scales, theory and reading skills.
Education
Denver Institute of Technology - Drafting - July 1976-1977 (Associate degree received) University of Colorado At Denver - Music - 1982 (not complete) University of Denver - Music - 2009-Present (not complete)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Performance, Upright Bass, Music Theory, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in latin, jazz, popular and classical guitar. I teach all styles including rock, blues, folk and country. Focus on teaching chords, scales, theory and reading skills.
Education
Denver Institute of Technology - Drafting - July 1976-1977 (Associate degree received) University of Colorado At Denver - Music - 1982 (not complete) University of Denver - Music - 2009-Present (not complete)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Music Performance, Upright Bass, Piano, Music Theory, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
12 to 99
Specialties
I like to use a fun, but practical approach to teaching that utilizes musical examples, auditory and visual learning, and well as conceptual ideas. I teach music theory, improvisation, as well as ideas for playing with a group. I also teach some technique, in order to facilitate progress, and to avoid injury or unnecessary physical strain. Sometimes, I use instructional books for particular lessons as well. Genres that I specialize in include, but are not limited to rock, funk, jazz, alternat…
Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Music Performance - Sept. 2005 - June 2009 (not complete)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Music Performance, Upright Bass, Piano, Music Theory, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
12 to 99
Specialties
I like to use a fun, but practical approach to teaching that utilizes musical examples, auditory and visual learning, and well as conceptual ideas. I teach music theory, improvisation, as well as ideas for playing with a group. I also teach some technique, in order to facilitate progress, and to avoid injury or unnecessary physical strain. Sometimes, I use instructional books for particular lessons as well. Genres that I specialize in include, but are not limited to rock, funk, jazz, alternat…
Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Music Performance - Sept. 2005 - June 2009 (not complete)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Guitar, Songwriting
Ages Taught
7 to 99
Specialties
guitar, acoustic guitar, music, songwriting, classical guitar, electric guitar, music theory
Education
Chaparral HS - General - 1999-2002 Metropolitan State College of Denver - Music Composition - 2005-present
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Guitar, Songwriting
Ages Taught
7 to 99
Specialties
guitar, acoustic guitar, music, songwriting, classical guitar, electric guitar, music theory
Education
Chaparral HS - General - 1999-2002 Metropolitan State College of Denver - Music Composition - 2005-present
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Violin, Fiddle, Music Theory
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Suzuki Classical
Education
Roaring Fork High School - - Sept. 2000-May 2004 (High School diploma received) University of Denver - Music-violin - Sept. 2004-June 2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Violin, Fiddle, Music Theory
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Suzuki Classical
Education
Roaring Fork High School - - Sept. 2000-May 2004 (High School diploma received) University of Denver - Music-violin - Sept. 2004-June 2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
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Subjects
Percussion, Guitar, Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Songwriting, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in Rock and Metal, but I can also teach classical, jazz, blues, punk, reggae, funk, and experimental.
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - BA in Musicology with a World music emphasis and BA in Studio Art - 04-09 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Percussion, Guitar, Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Songwriting, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in Rock and Metal, but I can also teach classical, jazz, blues, punk, reggae, funk, and experimental.
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - BA in Musicology with a World music emphasis and BA in Studio Art - 04-09 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Subjects
Songwriting, Piano, Opera Voice, Music Performance, Speaking Voice, Singing, Music Theory, Acting, Theatrical Broadway Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Piano and vocals: beg to adv Comfortable teaching adults I focus on a basic, historically taught technique that is good for the human vocal instrument, with an emphasis that this basic technique can be applied to any style, from Rock to Opera, from Jazz to Broadway. With proper knowledge of the vocal instrument, both physically and theoretically, I find students progressing with strength and confidence in what each works at through lessons. I put great focus on the fact that I am present to f…
Education
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School - - 8/93-6/97 (not complete) Regis University - English, Education, minor in Music - 1/98-9/99 (not complete) Lamont School of Music, at The University of Denver - Vocal Performance - 9/00-6/04 (Bachelor's degree received) Mountain BOCES - Education Certification, Music K-12 - 9/06-6/07 (Degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
Songwriting, Piano, Opera Voice, Music Performance, Speaking Voice, Singing, Music Theory, Acting, Theatrical Broadway Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Piano and vocals: beg to adv Comfortable teaching adults I focus on a basic, historically taught technique that is good for the human vocal instrument, with an emphasis that this basic technique can be applied to any style, from Rock to Opera, from Jazz to Broadway. With proper knowledge of the vocal instrument, both physically and theoretically, I find students progressing with strength and confidence in what each works at through lessons. I put great focus on the fact that I am present to f…
Education
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School - - 8/93-6/97 (not complete) Regis University - English, Education, minor in Music - 1/98-9/99 (not complete) Lamont School of Music, at The University of Denver - Vocal Performance - 9/00-6/04 (Bachelor's degree received) Mountain BOCES - Education Certification, Music K-12 - 9/06-6/07 (Degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher
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Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians
Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings. I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints.... |
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