My sister and I took my niece here today. She is 15 an aspiring drummer. They were so NICE to us!!…read moreHighly recommend if you need anything related to drums that you stop here for sure. Support a LOCAL and unique Denver business.

So my 2nd review of Rupp's starts out pretty much the same as the first: "I went over to the Guitar…read moreCenter by my house..." to test drive some double bass pedals. I've had the same DW 5000 single chain drive double pedal for literally 30 years, and figured it was time for an upgrade. GC only had like 2 or 3 crappy single pedals out on their display area to try out, and the drum area was devoid of any staff - literally empty, and I couldn't flag anyone down to help me. Out the door I walked, predictably frustrated by the entire Guitar Center experience. Today was a new day, and Rupp's was the destination. I walked in shortly after opening, Alex greeted me, and we immediately got down to the business of talking the pros and cons of different kick pedals. Display models were taken off the shelf for me to try out, longboards were discussed, the ups & downs of Tama vs. DW, and then the ups & downs of the 5000 vs. 9000 series. No BS, no salesmanship, just straight up answering questions and making honest suggestions. "Oh, your kick BPM is stalled out? Are you still using the stock DW beaters? Those things are way too heavy to play fast... have you tried these variable weighted beaters?" Mind blown. After zoning in on an updated set of DW 5000s, he offered to set them up on the practice kit to get a feel for them on an actual kick drum. He set 'em up, walked out, and closed the door to give me ample time to get a feel for the action on my own time, at my own pace. Sold! ...and I wasn't planning on actually buying anything today, but the entire Rupp's experience made my mind up for me. I just got done working through some double kick exercises with my new pedal and beaters, and I feel like I've been in the dark ages playing with stone tools for the last few decades. My speed is up, immediately. My control is up, immediately. All said, I'm a very happy camper. Thanks to Alex for making me a Rupp's believer, yet again.

Violin with Ali has been great! TR has been helpful in locating the right instructor for kids.read more

Really happy with my new guitar instructor! TR hand picked the best instructors in my area and gave…read moreme a choice to pick one among their recommendations. Would defiantly recommend this service.

I attended Lamont for my master's for two years and had the best education. I received my…read morebachelor's oversea and PhD in Hawaii, so I think I can make a fair judgement. So this is really something unique! The class size is small and you would build great relationship with all your professors. And the professors would go extra miles to help you for your academic success. And I'm now an educator in higher education myself and Lamont really shaped my teaching philosophy seeing how my professors treat the students. The tuition is expensive but they usually offer generous scholarships, and the tuition you pay worth every penny!

Who knew a place like this existed right in the middle of the school? Coach and I went here and saw…read moreCarmen and I was highly impressed with a lot of the talent there. First of all, the theater itself is really pretty and I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Even the seats I thought would be blocked by the overhead lights become unblocked as the lights raised all the way to the ceiling at the beginning of the performance. During the intermissions you hang out in what I imagine should be called a great hall where you can drink sodas, beer, wine and water or have some snacks. I'm pretty sure they sell Fanta Orange, which equals Tiffany being a big fan. I love that stuff along with Welch's Grape. However, I drank wine since it was Friday and wine is like scissors over Fanta's paper. The actors rotate every other night and they come from schools across the country. Some of them had voices that made me think they should be on a very famously known stage in the opera world. Others were kind of hard to hear, but eh, they are students. Overall I really enjoyed it, but that may be because they have a translator screen above the stage that lets you know what they hell is going on when you can quite figure it out based on actions alone. **Disclosure: I am in no way a professional opera critic as this was the very first I've attended.

I brought in a 1971 Martin 000-18 to have a new pick guard put on and the bridge glued. They cut a…read morenew pick guard and glued it on. It looks kind of amateurish done and has sharp edges. You can also see where the old pick guard was and when you lay the old pickguard on top of the new they are not the same size. First time I've here and I came because of all of the reviews. I need to have tuners replaced, but now I will also have the new pick guard replaced too. I won't have them do it. It cost $410.

Whoops. The suggestion one should first learn on the instrument of a neophyte might best be kept to…read moreoneself. I'd have visited a toy store if that quality is what I was seeking. Purchasing determinations are the customer's. Unfortunate they lost a sale in the first minute from input that wasn't fine tuned to our inquiry.

I'm so pleased with my violin repair. I loved the sound before and couldn't image it better. I…read morebought a good quality violin 7 years ago and had only had one repair when the sound post fell. Derek at Von's saw the the post was too short, I needed a new bridge. I was hesitant. But the difference is night and day. Derek also repaired a crack under the tailpiece and a seam repair. I'm virtually playing a whole new violin. So very happy with the experience I need a rehair next, and to keep everything humidified properly so it remains a beautiful violin. What you don't know can hurt. Thanks You

Wow! Perfection! I have never had perfection!!!! If you have a ridiculously long neck like I do…read moreand have to customize your chin rest, go see Derek! So glad I complained to him about it!!!! So reasonably priced as well! I would have paid $200 for this. Having the ability to properly support my instrument is going to level up my playing in ways I could have only dreamed of before! I am so happy with this customization, that I don't think I can adequately express myself!!!!!!!

My son has had Mr. James as his guitar teacher for six years…read more He's taught him so much more than just chords, music & music theory I couldn't recommend this institute more . It's huge and has every instrument. Every type of teacher. The staff is friendly. And we really look forward to coming here. Keep up the great work Colorado music Institute CME

Plain and simple - if you are looking for a professional, motivating and committed school for…read moremusic- Colorado Music Institute is THE REAL DEAL! I started my son Alexander who has a IEP in school and is on the spectrum (special needs) when he was 8years old playing ukelele. He since has continued playing uke and over the past 4 years has been taking lessons for piano to get ready for his next year marching band audition for Cherry Creek High School! He had held a A+in his middle school band all through 6th, 7th, and now 8th grade he's way ahead of his peers in so many areas of music. Fast forward to 2 years ago our oldest son wanted to audition and compete for first chair trumpet in his band class as a junior in high school at cherry creek high school. He felt he maxxed out with where he was at and needed that extra push and tutoring to acheive more. He asked me to sign him up for private trumpet lessons this past summer. Here we are in September of same year and after a summer of private lessons he auditioned and made FIRST CHAIR TRUMPET in his band class and for Cherry Creek Marching Band !!! (Did I mention CCHS ranked #1 for welcome week and in 5A tournament )!!! Wendy&Dale are the best ! All the instructors they hire are top notch and our invested in their students to succeed and not just in music but the why behind music , their self esteem, and technical skills that go along with it. I could t be more blessed to have found this school for my children. I have two other kids that will also play music this year. One more trumpet and one more piano or drums!!! This school has an amazing g new facility that they are in the process of moving into because they grew out of their old one ! They are so humble but I feel like if there is anyone out there that is looking for a true music school who will help their child learn music, love music appreciate music and embrace music this has to be the school they enroll in!!! Thank you CMI for all you have done and continue to do !! Congratulations on your award for National Music School of the Year!!!!!!!!