Modern Music Studio

The Piano Playhouse is excellent! My daughter started taking lessons there when she was in first…read moregrade, and, three years later, she still loves it. Claudia is extremely flexible in re-scheduling classes or setting up private sessions as needed, especially when seasonal extracurriculars interfere with our piano schedule. My daughter always has a great time in class, loves participating in the recitals, and seems to be learning a lot.

From the owner: At the Piano Playhouse state-of-the-art music technology and the internationally acclaimed Yamaha…read moreMusic Education System combine to create a comprehensive program for beginning students ages 3 & up. All lessons are taught by Claudia Reardon, certified Yamaha instructor with a BA in Music Education and Piano Performance and a Master of Music in Music Education from Boston University. Claudia has over 35 years of experience teaching music to students of all ages.The Piano Playhouse is conveniently located in Centennial near the C470 and the I-25 at the NE corner of Quebec and County Line. Call today to schedule a free preview lesson! 303.909.8365

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Music & Arts

3.5(8 reviews)

3.0 mi

I've had a great experience renting here for the last several years. I've even had to switch out an…read moreinstrument due to damage from an accident at school...super easy and zero questions asked. Employees are always helpful and knowledgeable. 10/10

Helpful in store people but their customer service department and dealing with any rental issues is…read morenot worth renting from this company. Try to rent from your school. I was renting an instrument for my son and just returned it the last day it was due, I was told in store this would prevent further charges. However, the day I returned it, I was still charged. I was told by in store staff to call their 1-800 number and I did so immediately after leaving the store and waited on hold for 45 minutes and still was never able to talk to anyone! I then called the store and was told "they have issues with their customer support". I was charged $55 for no rental. There are other companies to support your needs for musical instruments instead of Music and Art.

Pirisen Music Lessons - Centennial

3.0(2 reviews)

1.0 mi

My daughter has been at Pirisen for about six months. It is going amazingly well! She takes voice…read morelessons and they were flexible, allowing her to work some piano lessons in there too. Her teacher, Elizabeth, is really talented and plays multiple instruments as well as has a beautiful voice. We've already noticed big improvements in her singing and ability to understand rhythm.

This school is an absolute FAKE. The manager Jordan Brown is NOT a musician and doesn't know what…read moreshe is doing!! It is very sad that my young ones never really progressed after several years in this school. If you want proof of the talent level they accept/produce for performances, just go see one of their recitals. Awful school that looks like and sounds like an office building. I recommend taking your kids elsewhere or seeking private instruction to avoid the falsified structure of this laughable school.

Complimentary Coffee/Tea Station

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Guitar Center

2.9(83 reviews)

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I visited this Guitar Center while on my way to band practice and glad I did. I have been to some…read morelocations where the employees can be standoffish but the employees here were very accommodating. There is a great guitar selection with some good deals/sales. As a drummer, I thought their selection was decent but there were some things I couldn't find. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely check this place out!

Terrible customer service. I was shipped multiple broken guitars, and the employees in the store…read morecould not return them and said I need to call their customer support number instead. I sat in the store for 30 minutes on the phone just to return two visibly broken guitars that I was shipped and I had in person right in front of them.

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Main Hall

Colorado Music Institute

5.0(6 reviews)

4.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

27 years in business

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!!!!!!!!

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Avanti Music Academy

3.8(4 reviews)

1.2 mi

My kids have been taking lessons at Avanti for over two years and we have enjoyed every minute of…read moreit. The instructors are great and they have kept learning fun for both my children. Their abilities continue to grow and they always can't wait to come to class. The master class and recital opportunities provide a wonderful opportunity for the students to perform in front of an audience. No matter what instrument you want to play, Avanti is the best place to come and learn!

Amra (owner and teacher) has taught my children for the past three years for both voice and piano…read moreand we love him and this music studio. Best place for all music lessons in Highlands Ranch and the South Metro area.

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Elevated Music Center

3.9(7 reviews)

2.1 mi

Bad experience. We've been there for around a year, during which we experienced multiple last…read moreminute change of schedules and teachers. They never return emails and voice messages and they overcharged our card a couple of times and were slow to refund or not refund at all. This place has not respect for its customers time and money. We ended up leaving this school and unfortunately I cannot recommend it.

I take both of my boys to this music school and they really enjoy it! Everyone is very nice, the…read moreteachers are great! They have been very flexible and when we missed few lessons for different reasons they were nice to reschedule them. I would definitely recommend!

Littleton School Of Music

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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!

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Drums are such a joy!

Childrens Music Academy

4.8(5 reviews)

1.4 mi

I can't say enough good about CMA!!! This is our second generation going through the program with…read moremy grandson. Kim Brown taught my son and I was thrilled to find out she would teach my grandson!!! We love her and the program!!! My grandson is learning so much and thriving!!! Kim is the best!!!!

This is such an amazing program, my daughter graduated from the Masters program a year ago and even…read morethough she already had a love for music, she is so well rounded now. She can read music proficiently, she is confident and enjoys playing for herself and other people. This is a gift she will enjoy for the rest of her life. And our instructor Deanna is such a brilliant and intuitive instructor. I really can't say enough wonderful things about this program.

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B W.

7 years ago

I'm an older student (late 50's), and I'm taking guitar lessons for the first time since I was a teenager. I looked at several locations/instructors before making my decision to come to the Modern Music Studio and take lessons from Jeremy. I wanted to work with someone who understood what I wanted to accomplish--becoming a better guitar player, exploring new types of music, learning how to play with other musicians at some point, and having fun! Jeremy's enthusiasm for teaching has made it fun and I'm starting to feel like I'm on track to accomplish the things I want to accomplish. I've only been taking lessons for a little over a month now, but Jeremy is great--very knowledgeable, easy to work with, etc. This studio has a lot of things to offer aside from the typical lessons--learning to put together music videos, song writing, group play, events outside the studio, etc. That's what sold me! I enjoy going every week and I'm pushing myself to get better with every lesson. Come and try it out--I think you'll be pleased with your choice! read more

Keith M.

7 years ago

Modern Music Studio rocks! Over the years we've worked with a number of in-home teachers and attended other music schools for our son's guitar lessons, and MMS has been the best experience. By. Far. The teachers are highly talented, passionate about music and love what they do. As other have mentioned, the owner Jeremy is an incredible instrumentalist, business owner and person, with a contagious enthusiasm and energy - and he truly cares about his customers and their experience. Beyond the lessons, great staff and friendly atmosphere at MMS, are the great perks. For what is on its own a very reasonable tuition fee, there are tons of add-ons. Here are just a few: master classes (for all instruments), open jam sessions, a kids band, family jam sessions, open mic nights, teacher events (such as songwriting and dealing with performance nerves), live performance opportunities at local venues and time in the recording studio. And it's all included in the monthly tuition! read more

Daniel D.

7 years ago

Modern Music Studio is fantastic! My son has been taking guitar lessons for a little over a year now with Vince, and he is a super instructor. He has an incredible passion for and knowledge of music, from theory to song structure and technique, and my son has grown tremendously from it. Everyone at this studio is extremely passionate about music. They have a great space with tons of musical instruments and top-notch equipment. Plus there are so many extras that I haven't seen anywhere else, such as the free master classes, studio recording time, and the weekly jam sessions my son attends. These features plus the live performances my son has participated in have really boosted his confidence as a guitarist. If you're interested in guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, etc. check out MMS, you won't be disappointed! read more

David N.

7 years ago

Taking lessons at Modern Music Studio has brought a new dynamic to my music, but the exposure to different styles, approaches to teaching, and performance bring so much more to the experience. I've been taking guitar lessons with Damon for over a year now and he's incredible. I've learned more in this short time than 30 years playing on my own. The opportunity to play with Jeremy (the owner), Vince (one of the many incredible instructors) and other students has been priceless. And Becca does an amazing job keeping it all on track. My daughter takes voice lessons with Julie Anne and the skill and confidence she's acquired has her joining me on stage regularly now for open mic nights. They get my full recommendation on a regular basis. Check them out! You'll be glad you did. read more

Cindy W.

145

7 years ago

We love Modern Music Studio ! We began going there about a year-and-a-half ago and both of my sons take piano lessons there. Jeremy and the teachers have been very flexible with our very busy schedule. The boys have thrived with non-traditional piano lessons, i e letting them play some rock and other fun stuff mixed in with traditional things like music theory and scales. The whole studio is simply beautiful and each room is impeccably decorated. They have a fun whiteboard out front and a different theme every week and all are expected to contribute. :-) They have other fun events like jam sessions, open mic nights, recitals, etc. It's the best of both traditional and modern music learning! read more

Jonathan T.

7 years ago

Modern Music Studio is what every aspiring musician or parent who wants their kids to be inspired and excited to go take music lessons has ever dreamed of! Part of your music lessons package is recording studio time! How cool is that!? You can really tell that everyone from the owner all the way to the teachers absolutely love what they do! This translates to everyone who attends Modern Music Studio for any lessons taken. I have been to many music schools and this one definitely stands above the rest!! On top of all that, the pricing is incredible and the facility is very nice, family friendly and in a great neighborhood. Thanks Modern Music Studio for existing! read more

Stephani M.

7 years ago

My two boys have been enrolled at MMS for almost a year. I have a 7 year old taking guitar lessons and a 9 year old in piano. I cannot say enough great things about this studio. Jeremy, the owner, is absolutely wonderful with kids. He is passionate about teaching music and has great techniques for keeping kids engaged and learning. Both my boys show improvement every week and, more importantly, they are developing a love and appreciation for music. Jeremy also hosts various additional events, recording sessions, recitals and studio workshops for all levels of musicians. read more

Marleen M.

8 years ago

Teachers are very friendly and really HONOR their teachings. Jeremy, the owner is a real piece of work. After 5 months of employment I decided to part ways to something better for my family and I. He then starts questioning my being; morality, value, integrity. When I've done nothing but help build his business up. For those of you whom are currently involved PLEASE, stay involved. You will really see how disloyal he can be if you cut ties. If you're interested in business with this man, KEEP LOOKING. No one deserves to be harassed by this pathetic excuse of a man. read more

marge s.

4 years ago

The apartment complex where I live hired Jeremy to DJ for our NYEve party, and he made it a party to remember! He had the whole place up and dancing, even though this is a 55+ apartment building. We couldn't have asked for a better evening, and Jeremy gets the credit for it. Everyone here is asking when we can have another party with him as our 'centerpiece.' Residents here picked some songs ahead of time, and Jeremy filled the playlist with songs he knew we'd like. What a fantastic evening! read more

Arielle V.

284

7 years ago

As someone who has taught at many music schools across the country, I can confidently say you won't find another owner that cares more than Jeremy and it shows. The equipment and studio spaces are top-notch, the energy is amazing and there are so many interesting and fun classes to immerse yourself in. If you or your kids want to be a part of a sweet musical community rather than a run-of-the-mill after school program this is the place for you. (And no I do not receive anything for writing this!) read more

Dustin K.

10 years ago

i came into Modern Music a few months ago and after going to four different studios, i could not believe the rooms Modern Music had, i mean Grand Piano room, guitar room, singing lesson room, and my favorite the band room, not to mention a studio booth with a sound proof room. If you want to get treated right, grow as a musician of any sort, you need to come to Modern Music Studio, and you'll feel it right when you walk in. thats why i gave them (Jeremy, Owner) a 5 star rating. read more

Helen B.

11 years ago

My son, Nick, has been taking lessons from Jeremy Spillen for three years. I cannot say enough about this young man. Because of his work ethic, patience, and positive personality, he has been a great role model and influence on my son. Nick looks forward to his weekly lesson, and now that Jeremy has opened his Studio, Nick couldn't be happier. Nick can't wait to record his first song. I would highly recommend this Studio. read more

Karen C.

121

6 years ago

I had 2 children enrolled in drum lessons (12 year old boy) and piano lessons (9 year old girl). I was very happy with the studio itself, instructors and front desk personnel. My children were taking lessons at Modern Music Studio for less than a year due to relocation. They really learned a LOT during their time there. I would highly recommend Modern Music Studio for music lessons! read more

Robert M.

9 years ago

This studio is one of the best out there and Jeremy (owner) is awesome. He works non stop to make sure all the students are getting what they need. I've never seen a studio operate like this one. If are a musician are an aspiring musician, this is the place to be bar none. This includes any instrument from piano to singing. You just have to go to see what I'm talking about! read more

Wayne A.

7 years ago

So far I have taken three guitar lessons with two different instructors. Both were highly knowledgeable and patient as my untalented fingers plodded thru a blues scale. I highly recommend this place no matter what your skill level. You also earn time in their recording studio the more lessons you take. I will be returning for more lessons soon. I highly recommend read more

Stewart G.

7 years ago

My son has been taking piano lessons at Modern Music Studio for almost 2 years and we are so pleased with his progress! His teacher Vince is patient, thoughtful and enthusiastic. He's very open-minded about teaching my son songs he wishes to learn and play. Jeremy, the owner, is very engaged, involved and his passion for helping young people is palpable ! read more

Rahul D.

8 years ago

Jeremy is a masterful teacher. He has the ability to listen and understand where I am in my learning curve and adjust his lessons to my skill level.. When I wanted theory, he went there. When I wanted to learn rhythm/scales he patiently showed me a few scales and within 20 minutes I was better at it. I can't recommend Modern Music Studio enough! read more

Darren S.

7 years ago

We've been taking lessons with Jeremy for a number of years and watched him build Modern Music Studio into an amazing performing arts school. The teachers and facilities are fantastic, and well suited to young children, old adults, and everyone in between. We're heading over there shortly to rock out! read more

S B.

7 years ago

We have been going to Modern Music studio for several years and love it! The teachers do an outstanding job of keeping their students engaged and make sure they are getting the best out of every lesson! We highly recommend them to anyone we meet who is interested in learning to play an instrument! read more

Randy P.

8 years ago

Jeremy has provided a very professional and fun experience which has challenged my skills from lessons to recordings to live performances. The comradery among instructors along with the breadth of instrument and vocal opportunities makes Modern Music Studio the place where dreams happen. Randy P. read more

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