Music Classes

Since 1979, the Julie Davis School of Music at Swallow Hill has taught music lessons in a welcoming environment with inspiring expert teachers.

All ages and skill levels | In-person and online | Many instruments including voice

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Go from total beginner to expert with classes for every step of your journey, all taught by actively performing experts who are among the best musicians in the Front Range!

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Core Group Classes

These classes teach you the basics of an instrument or singing – whether you’ve never picked one up or used to play a little bit. They’re fun and low-pressure with lots of songs!

Core classes usually progress through 8 classes from 1-A to 1-B, all the way up to 4-B.

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Specialty Group Classes

Have a good grasp on the basics? Learn a new technique on your instrument.

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Swallow Hill Bluegrass Band

Ensembles

Learn how to play or sing your favorite songs with new friends in a band of fellow students! Styles include folk, jazz, rock, blues, Celtic, and more.

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Workshops

Not ready to dive into a full class just yet?

Our short-term workshops can give you just a taste of what it’s like to learn music in a group with low cost and low commitment.

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Kid & Teen Classes
(Ages 5-18)

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Toddler Classes
(Ages 1-4)

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Private Lessons

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Open Jams

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Not sure what class is right for you?
We’re happy to help – email us at info@swallowhillmusic.org.

Explore Music Classes by Instrument

Click an instrument to see all current in-person and online group classes, workshops, and private lessons for that instrument.

(Refer to the school schedule here for when new classes are posted.)

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Guitar Classes & Lessons

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Voice Classes & Lessons

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Piano Classes & Lessons

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Accordion
Autoharp
Banjo (Scruggs & Clawhammer)
Bass
Cello
Didjeridu
Dobro/Steel Guitar
Drums/Hand Percussion
Dulcimer (Hammered & Mountain)
Fiddle / Violin
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Mandolin
Music Theory, Songwriting, & Audio Production
Piano/Keyboard
Ukulele
Voice & Performance
Winds: Recorder, Tin Whistle, Klezmer Clarinet

Not sure what class is right for you?
We’re happy to help – email us at info@swallowhillmusic.org.

Need Help Affording Music Classes?

Tuition Assistance is available for students aged six months to adult for any group class, private lesson, workshop, or summer camp that we offer.

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