To preface, I think if I had reviewed School of Rock when I was still attending the school, my…read morerating would have been higher, but looking back on my experiences there I've found that it fostered a toxic environment. If you're looking to learn an instrument, it's great, but the social aspect is not well managed. Students who did not put school of rock first (over regular school, other activities, and jobs) were not respected by instructors, even though this should have been a fun extra curricular. I found in my personal experiences, staff being rude over missed rehearsals due to illness (pre-covid), lack of respect for seasons off, and an overall disappointing attitude when it came to high schoolers not putting music first (even when it was just an after school activity). The staff frequently became closer with students (showing, at times, blatant favoritism), and instead of instructing them and being the adults to look up to, became involved in petty drama of teenagers - even taking sides if their "star student" was showing less than admirable behavior towards other students. It could have been a fantastic after school experience- and it certainly had its positives, but as long as the school continues to operate the way it does, I would be remiss to recommend the Littleton school. I did have fun at the shows and learned instruments - but I can't say it was worth the experience I had with the instructors at this particular location.

All-Star group of instructors here. We tried multiple music programs to try and get our kids…read moreexcited about playing an instrument to no avail. Once we took them to School of Rock they were hooked. I highly recommend this group of folks.

I've been going to Brian for 3 years for beginning guitar instruction. His patience and enthusiasm…read morehave been the reasons I've stuck with it. He has taught me to enjoy the process and the fun of learning guitar. My years as a Navy instructor pilot enable me to recognize someone who has the gift of instruction. Brian is blessed with this in so many ways. If you're considering picking up a guitar, do yourself a favor and take some lessons with this guy! He is worth every penny and will make it more fun and enjoyable along the way!

Brian is an outstanding guitar instructor. My teenage daughter wanted to learn to play the electric…read moreguitar a few months ago and we found Brian who also performs live in Denver at various events. We chose Brian for his effortless teaching style, making learning so fun that one can't help but develop, grow and advance in playing the guitar. My daughter is now playing full songs of all her favorite bands and my husband and I are blown away at how fast she is learning to play. Brian is truly one of the best guitar instructors with outstanding results! I highly recommend him.

My 10 year old daughter has bed been taking singing lessons for 2 months and it has been nothing…read morebut the same song. Just practice the words was the direction she was given. No structure, no technical training as we would expect. The teacher wanted her to do a recital and the teacher would play the background music. My daughter was nervous but we built up the courage to do it. After weeks of practicing we all got dressed up and went today. Upon arrival my daughter was told her teacher did not come and she would have no support or background music. My daughter bravely stood up in front of the crowd and sang the song with complete silence / no music, which was quite heartbreaking to watch, than preceded to cry the whole way home embarrassed. To top it off she was not offered the pin that all the other teachers gave there students. I can't recommend this school. The seem more interested in the recurring revenue of tuition than developing individual talents of the students.

The LSM team has been nothing but fantastic to our family and has propelled my son to choose to…read morepursue a music degree in college. We have been with Stephan and his team for about 4 years. My son had started to play the guitar just 6 months earlier and really wanted to be part of a band. His guitar skills improved greatly and expanded his interest into bass guitar and into drums. The 1:1 lessons were fantastic. Their summer camp became a launching pad to get into a band. Since then, he has taken up song writing and now plays different instruments in the band depending on the song or the talent need. They have even performed some of their original songs! Without LMS and the nurturing they provided for our young musician, I don't know if he would have gained the confidence and developed the passion he now uses to thrive. Thank you Dillon, Stephan and the LMS team!

Great acoustic instrument shop. Got a guitar for my daughter. It's where all my musician friends…read morego. Excellent expert service and wide selection.

Love this place. I've had them help with some of the more random things and they're always very…read morehelpful and chill. Banjo selection has got to be the best in the state, and they still have a good selection of other instruments as well. If you ask nicely, they'll let you test drive some absolute beauts! Also very helpful with set ups, accessories, and just generally talking to you about what you're looking for without judginess. (Which bears mentioning because some music stores can feel very cliquey and/or gate keepy.) We're honestly pretty lucky to still have a place like this. Go support it so we keep it!

I had a ukulele gathering dust in a corner. On a whim I decided to actually learn how to play it…read more Steve is a great instructor with a passion for music that makes learning fun. Patience, humor, problem solving skills, and a knack for making you feel like a collaborator in the musical world has made lessons with Steve a wonderful way to learn! I recommend Steve & Littleton Bass School highly no matter your ability level.

From the owner: Group and private lessons, in person and online, for electric bass guitar, upright bass, ukulele,…read morebeginner guitar, and beginner percussion. All ages and abilities are welcome. Music theory classes also available. Stringed instrument manufacture and repair.

Michelle offers piano tuning and lessons. We recently had her tune our upright piano. Granted, it…read morehadn't been tuned in a few years. But it wasn't anything terrible. She spent about an hour doing the tuning. My only issue is being charged $295 for an hours work. That's right up there with electricians! I watched a YouTube video and you just need a few specialized tools and you can do it yourself. To save $300, I think I'll do it myself next time.

I have had the most wonderful experience working with Rachel Grindle for voice lessons this year…read more Rachel is patient, friendly, and extremely kind. I was a complete beginner and she made me feel so comfortable to sing in front of a stranger for the first time. I would highly recommend Rachel and DMI for any one looking to get music lessons.

I was in town at a conference and looking for a place to practice piano and guitar while I was in…read moretown. I called Denver Music Institute and they were incredibly helpful and accommodating. I will definitely go there again to practice if I am in Denver again!

I unfortnately had to deal with trying to get refunded money after being charged for a returned…read morerental. But I was not getting anywhere even after calling saying I returned it to the Littleton, CO store. I finally got a refund 3 months later after I did a chargeback on my account. However they said they refunded me twice and charged me again without indicating they were doing this. Very poor customer service and the system they have for returns is terrible. I will not be going here ever again

We have rented since 2021 for our daughter, who started on the clarinet. We were very pleased at…read morehow easy the rental process was for a student musician. She switched to flute promptly into her sixth grade year and played until she graduated eighth grade. She then switched to the cello. No issues with switching. She's been playing cello for the last year and decided she wanted to switch to keyboard. We own a keyboard. So, I went in to discuss what our options were for returning our rental and purchasing a violin for our other daughter. The gentlemen at the counter explained how much we had in rental equity, closed my account, and said I had 30 days to decide on an instrument before my equity would be no longer valid. I went in today, a few days before my equity would expire and he told me that I can only use 50% of my equity on another instrument. I asked if I switched the account to a violin could I then purchase it? He told me my account is closed already and there's nothing he can do. So, we rented for four years and just trashed over $1k in rental equity because they will not sell me a student violin using the exactly amount of equity I've built. I spoke to the same person both visits. I am very unhappy with this outcome and will not be recommending Music & Arts to any new student musicians. The whole point of this is to let children play music and figure out what they like or don't like. When a child finds the instrument they like, I would hope the music store we've been loyally renting from would be thrilled to make a purchase happen for said child so they can continue their musical journey. Really, really disappointing.

I've been taking guitar lessons with Bill for about 6 months and I am very impressed with my…read moreprogress. Before taking lessons, I had been "self-teaching" myself the guitar, and found myself struggling with rhythm, switching chords, barre chords, learning by ear... Bill made sure to start me at the basics and build from there. My technique has improved greatly. His method is easy going and patient, but extremely effective. You'll learn songs that YOU enjoy while building skills. Bill is super knowledgeable and can answer any question you throw his way. I definitely recommend his lessons!

Bill Sickles is the best there is. He is a fantastic musician and teacher. He will meet you where…read moreever you are - beginner to advanced - and help you to become better. I have taken lessons from Bill for several years. He always brings a new and enlightening perspective to any piece I'm working on. He helped me get to the point where I am able to perform live with other musicians. While playing, I often think of and use the advice, tricks, and techniques that he has taught me.

We engaged Mike to assist with our high school daughter who is currently enrolled in Trigonometry…read more Up until recently she was always an "A" student, but was having an issue with the recent material. Mike spent the first session reviewing what she already knew to get a good understanding of where her core weaknesses were. He then went back a few chapters to review some of the core concepts he felt she was lacking before moving to the current material. This allowed her to gain a REAL understanding of the concepts instead of just practicing memorization. Mike also helped her develop better study habits and take better notes during lectures. I am happy to report that she got an A on her last exam! With her study habits corrected, Mike doesn't need to come by as often now, but we do still conduct regular appointments so that we are sure she is on track and to make sure her understanding is where it should be. We really like that he comes to our home and it works out great for our schedule as well as helping our daughter feel more comfortable. I can't imagine another tutor being any more professional or knowledgeable than Mike.

I started with Mike around one month ago. I was receiving an F (58) in my Algebra 2 class. He was…read moreable to translate all the concepts and problems to me that were so obscure before. In our four sessions, my grade has already gone up 18 percent. Mike truly loves his job of spreading his immense knowledge of math. His fees are very reasonable for these high levels of math and is always on time. I plan studying with Mike as I go through high school math and I would really recommend him.