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As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
My daughter’s voice and piano teacher was outstanding. I love that she came to the house. So convenient! I don’t think we could ever go back to going out for lessons. I especially loved that the approach to vocal training honored and preserved the uniqueness of my daughter’s voice, while expanding her range and control. She got kind and constructive feedback on her songwriting that always made her songs stronger. What I loved best was the joyful laughter and positive emotions that were generated during lessons! Mountainside Music Academy was the foundation of a love for music making in my daughter. I am so grateful we stumbled upon them. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jennifer Scholl
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy is an amazing resource for quality music lessons of all types of instruments, voice, and theory. Both of my kids have taken lessons in voice, piano, and music theory for years with MMA and have gained skill, technique, and confidence while really enjoying their lessons. The teachers are very talented musicians and know how to tailor lessons to what each student needs. A great bonus, when in person classes resume, is that the music teachers will come to you, which makes it one less driving trip for parents! I highly recommend it for beginner through advanced learners. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Jen Simon
Customer
Wonderful program. She found amazing teachers, who come to your house to teach the kids! Danit was our 1st teacher many years ago, her business has blossomed 🌸. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Tracy Komhyr
Customer
My son Luke has been with Mountainside taking piano lessons since this incredible academy opened! Originally Danit, who is the founder of this wonderful program was his instructor and for 4 years now he has had a few piano instructors all whom have been just perfect for my son. The love, professionalism, patience, instruction, and knowledge has helped my son really grow and develop a love for music that will honestly stay with him forever. Currently his piano instructor, Andi, has so much passion and love for music and it reflects in how she teaches. He loves every week when she shows up for lessons! My husband for a short while also took violin lessons from an instructor and had such a great experience as well. The concerts that Danit has offered make my son feel like a professional and Give him a great opportunity performing in front of a crowd. Thank you Mountainside Music Academy for giving us a beautiful music experience! What a beautiful group of professionals! Positive Value
Anita Leidli
Customer
My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!
Coty Church
Customer
We have had a wonderful experience with Mountainside Music. Our kids have had ukulele classes with Theresa and she is such a patient and great teacher for them. They have really made progress with her and look forward to her visit each week. Highly recommend her and this company.
Jason Unger
Customer
My son has been taking trombone lessons with Ben through Mountainside music since the late summer. Ben is a nice teacher who talks about music in a very different way from his music teacher in school, and it is always so lovely to see him and listen to my son's playing improve.
Sepideh Miller
Customer
MMA offers great piano lessons! Austin (he is very good and also great with kids) has been teaching our 6 year old daughter for the past few months and she is doing super. He comes home and teaches in Boulder. Within a short span of time she can play songs and read music - yayy!
bipul mainali
Customer
We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being "as good as she remembers", having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience. My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don't always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.
sam mason
Customer
Logan has been a fantastic viola teacher for my 11 year old. Professional, prompt and great communication. We are in Erie.
Marisa Perez
Customer
Great Music School! My son got to love playing the piano thanks to his awesome teacher Lizzie French. He also loves playing in piano recitals that Lizzie organizes in Boulder. I strongly recommend Mountainside Music Academy.
Caroline Draxl
Customer
Darian has given my kids a great first introduction to piano. He is kind and patient and my kids are really enjoying learning and progressing each week. Mountainside's at-home lessons and pay-as-you-go model has been a great fit for our busy family.
Courtney Staufer
Customer
My daughter takes lessons with James for cello at our home in Broomfield. James is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher! He's great with our daughter! Working with Mountainside is also easy - its so convenient to have the teacher come to us!
amy maxson
Customer
My son, Michael is enjoying his beginning classical guitar lessons with Elliot at Mountainside Music. Elliot is a formally trained guitarist as well as a patient and skilled teacher. Thank you, Elliott, for making Michael's first lessons a positive experience!
Elizabeth Weidman
Customer
Both of my kids have been taking piano lessons with Austin - he is phenomenal! Encouraging, kind, patient, very talented. He has taught the kids to both play more than I ever imagined. They look forward to each lesson. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!
Boulder Colorado
Customer
Becca teaches our twin boys piano and they are thriving under her guidance. She gives them autonomy, support, and the techniques they need to excel. They always look forward to lessons and showing her what they’ve accomplished. We’ve done piano lessons elsewhere, and we are so happy we switched! Additionally, we were recommended to Mountainside Academy by friends who are learning piano and ukulele, and that family is also extremely pleased with their teacher.
Rachelle Bowen
Customer
Ben is a very nice and dedicated trombone teacher, who makes an effort to relate to our son during their lessons. Also really flexible and forthcoming to accommodate any scheduling changes. Friendly and helpful office staff. Highly recommend this school for your kids' musical explorations!
Natascha
Customer
I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a music instructor! She has been teaching our boys saxophone and piano for the past few months and we are so impressed with her professionalism and skill. Becca is always on-time for lessons and comes to our house, which is incredibly convenient for our busy family. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put our boys at ease and they have made amazing progress under her tutelage. What sets Becca apart is her ability to teach with patience and clarity, making complex musical concepts accessible to our boys. She is an experienced musician herself and her passion for music shines through in every lesson. Overall, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Becca as our music instructor and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional teacher. Thank you, Becca, for all that you do!
Perry Rosenbloom
Customer
We can’t recommend our teacher, Krescent, from Mountainside Music enough. There just aren’t words! Our son was brand new to signing and pretty nervous - but he wanted to try it so we took a chance. Krescent is such a high level instructor and could teach a pro! But, she treated our newbie with respect and care and made him feel so comfortable. He has come so far over the summer! It’s just priceless to hear him singing not only around the house now but ON STAGE! Thank you Krescent and thank you Mountainside Music!!!
Erika Taylor
Customer
My son has been working with Evi on Trumpet for the last few months and has made amazing progress. We love that he comes to our house in Longmont and he has made starting a new instrument an easy process. My son has gone from not being able to play a note to reading simple songs with a clear tone in just a few weeks.
Becky Yeager
Customer
Camden comes to our house in Gunbarrel and teaches piano to our 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter. So far it's been great! He keeps them engaged and interested as he teaches them the language of music.
Justin Landrum
Customer
Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano
Brian Schmitt
Customer
Dr. Paul Zeller is a master pianist and an outstanding, dedicated teacher. If you are interested in finding the best piano teacher for yourself or your child, look no further. My children wait by the door for him to arrive and as soon as he leaves, ask, "When will Dr. Paul be back?"
Kelly Casteel
Customer
Darian has been teaching our daughter the French horn at our house in Arvada. He is a fantastic teacher- very patient, encouraging and has helped her learn the fundamentals. This has given her more confidence and she always looks forward to her lesson time!
Lesley K
Customer
We have LOVED our experience with Mountainside music. Our 13 year old is thriving in guitar, and she looks forward to every lesson because she excited to learn new techniques. She had been teaching herself over the past few years off and on, but Now with teaching and new techniques she doesn’t want to out the guitar down. Our teacher is Daniel Florez, who does a fantastic job of encouraging her and showing her new proper technique so that she can go further. We live in Lafayette, Co. 100% recommend!
Emily Fridrichsen
Customer
Upon my retirement, having time on my hands, I decided to return to playing the piano after an absence from the instrument of almost 25 years. I had previously taken lessons as an adult learner and gained some limited proficiency, but had to quit as the demands of work and life took over. Now having spent the past couple of years coming back up to speed on the instrument, I felt that I could use some help to advance further than I had previously and contacted Mountainside Music Academy. Mountainside connected me to Paul Zeller, who now comes to my house weekly. The experience has been fantastic. I love playing on my own piano and in surroundings in which I am comfortable. Paul is an excellent teacher: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and able to approach problems from a variety of different perspectives. As an adult learner, it's clear I will never be making waves as a musician - but, that's not really the point. Some instructors, however, could see this and quickly lose interest in guiding my efforts. Not Paul, he approaches each lesson with passion and a sincere interest in helping me achieve as much as I can. I am really fortunately to have found him through Mountainside Music Academy.
Thomas Boyd
Customer
Mountainside Music Academy it the BEST! My 9 year old started trumpet in her school band this year! We wanted her to feel confident and really get the most out of the experience, so we reached out to Mountainside to find a trumpet teacher who could come to our house in Westminster and teach. Mountainside Music responded quickly and got us set up with Darian and an initial lesson that fit our schedule right away. Darian is a great teacher and has been instrumental in boosting my child's confidence and keeping up that feeling of fun that is sometimes hard to bring to learning music. We have a pretty complicated schedule, and Mountainside has been easy to schedule with, and is responsive and clear in their communication. We are very thankful to have found a great teacher and a great company to work with! I highly recommend both Darian and Mountainside Music Academy!
Alana Mace
Customer
My 8 yo daughter has been taking piano lessons with Paul Zeller for two months. Her proficiency in playing and reading music has accelerated and she really enjoys it.
Mollie DeBolt
Customer
Ohad has been a fantastic piano teacher! He comes to my house in Boulder weekly and puts a lot of thought and structure into our lessons. I am brand new to the piano, and Ohad has made it exciting and intuitive to learn the basics. Looking forward to continuing with him.
Jacob Voyzey
Customer
We’ve enjoyed having Taylor teach our daughter violin. It’s super convenient that she comes to our home in Boulder. Taylor is relatable and friendly, and knows how to teach a beginner student. Recommend her highly!
Tiana Mile
Customer
I have had a few piano lessons with Jeremiah. What fun! I have five years of cello playing under my belt and he was really able to meet me and leverage my current musical skills and adapt to my learning style. Our lessons have been fun, engaging, and inspiring. I am looking forward to learning the piano!
John Churchill
Customer
Mason Phillips has been amazing with my son learning to play piano! My son looks forward to his lessons all week at our home in Boulder. Highly recommend Mountainside Music Academy and Mason.
Beth Goltz
Customer
As a grandmother who wanted to give my grandson, Jackson, additional support in his early musical exploration, I decided to seek lessons with Mountainside Music Academy. I can say that so far everything is going well for him. Jackson is really enjoying his weekly trombone lessons with Zoe. She seems easy to work with, communicates well with him and is really supportive and encouraging while challenging him to be more bold in his play. He likes to do well so it's nice to see him pushing himself to improve, she seems to be motivating him. He smiles and seems really happy when he talks about his lessons. He has even played a few "concerts" for the family. So far we are very pleased with the experience, and it is wonderful to see him enjoying playing his trombone.
Claudia Miller
Customer
My 6 year old son looks forward to piano class every week. Zoe is so patient and is helping nurture music for our son. She's always punctual and her passion for music is evident with the way she teaches our son.
Sangeeta Dhir
Customer
We live in Boulder. Linzi has taught my son William piano for three months. She is very patient and encouraging! My son loves her as his piano teacher.
Han Yan
Customer
Voice lessons with Bella have been amazing! Mountainside Music is very professional with communication. Highly recommend.
Lisa Trifon
Customer
It’s been great working with Mountainside Music! We’ve worked with two great voice teachers, and it’s been so nice having them come to our home.
Sabina Zolot
Customer
We won the music-lesson-lottery when we got Derrick for my son’s trumpet teacher in Longmont. I can’t imagine a better teacher. He’s a skilled and passionate musician but also a gifted instructor that both challenges and encourages my son. We hope we never lose him!
Holli Adams
Customer
Linzi has been amazing in helping me learn how to sing the right way and in my own voice!
Martin Kelley
Customer
Presley has been working with my daughter on singing and she is a wonderful teacher! She is kind and patient and has really helped develop new skills. We love her!
Jessie Akos
Customer
Kaitlyn has been a wonderful piano teacher for our three girls: 10, 8, and 5. The progress has been remarkable! We love that she can come to our home in Wayzata vs having to drive kids to yet another activity. Highly reccomend!
Kaitlin Baker
Customer
We have been working with Jeremiah from Mountainside Music Academy for nearly a year and he is wonderful! We love his teaching style. He combines theory with fun songs, keeping our kids interested. They have come so far in a very short time. Jeremiah is clearly a very accomplished pianist and experienced teacher. He is also very punctual and communicates well.
Kirsten Glennon
Customer
Jeremiah is a great vocal teacher! I live in Boulder and Jeremiah comes on time and excited to teach. People have noticed the improvements in my voice already. Thanks Jeremiah!
Lee FG
Customer
We love Jared Crider at Mountainside Music in Boulder! He has been teaching Anna (10yrs old) for nearly a year, and under his tutelage she has improved in leaps and bounds. She was not a beginner (this is her third year playing trumpet), but he has really figured out how to take her playing to the next level. He really knows how to strike the balance between fun/encouragement versus introducing discipline and exercises to improve technique. Highly recommend!
Rosie Cowell
Customer
Linzi is so wonderful. She is very focused on each individual student and bringing out their strengths. My daughter also loves how Linzi has a strong focus on building technique and skills that will help her improve for years to come. We just love her!
G3
Customer
Jared has been a great instructor for our son as he continues to learn the trumpet and is beginning to learn how to play the trombone. He comes prepared for the week's lesson and has great content. He is supportive of our son and encourages him to step outside of his comfort zone. Highly recommended.
Bryan McCormick
Customer
Daniel has been teaching my child to play the violin and piano. He has been awesome at skill techniques and has helped my child learn so much more. My child is ahead of her violin class at school and they said she had a good teacher for teaching her these skills and movements. He's patient and also helps find music that will keep my child interested and engaged. We're glad he was available to give lessons in the Lafayette area.
Philip
Customer
As a family new to Boulder, we feel so lucky to have found Mason at Mountainside Music. He’s been an incredible teacher for our 11-year-old son, who is just starting out with percussion. Mason is patient, encouraging, and has built a great connection with our son—helping him gain both confidence and excitement about learning his instrument. We highly recommend Mason to anyone looking for a supportive and skilled music instructor.
Anne Marie Schaffer
Customer
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Logan Indge is a Colorado-based violinist, who is strongly passionate about classical and contemporary music. Some of his biggest musical influences include his violin professor Claude Sim, Hilary Hahn, and Lindsey Stirling, and his favorite composers are Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Felix Mendelssohn. Check out Logan playing some Shostakovich!
Book a lesson"Music reaches parts of the brain that other things cannot. It's a strong cognitive stimulus that grows the brain in a way that nothing else does, and the evidence that musical training enhances things like working memory and language is very robust." ~ Catherine Loveday Neuropsychologist
Book a lessonAt Mountainside Music Academy, we very carefully select our teachers by finding musicians who are not only highly educated in music but are also fun, inspiring, and just simply great teachers. All of our teachers have a degree in music or are currently working towards one, and most are actively performing musicians as well.
Our music school started in 2013 with just one traveling music teacher who taught piano lessons, voice lessons, and guitar lessons. We now have over 25 teachers and 20 instruments! We wanted to create a way to connect families with real musicians, giving them access to a higher level of music education and an experience that they couldn’t find anywhere else. It has been an immense pleasure working with these talented musicians and seeing them inspire their students.
We are currently serving Boulder, Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, and more. We love getting to know the amazing families in Colorado and helping them find a teacher who can help them accomplish their musical goals and bring music into their home. We love hearing from you, so please reach out anytime. We can’t wait to meet you!
The simple answer is somewhere around 5 years old and up, but it really depends on the student and the instrument. For piano, the youngest that we usually recommend is 5, but violin students can often flourish in lessons even younger. If your child is interested in a wind or brass instrument, it’s usually better for them to start around 9 or 10. For those students, we would recommend starting out on piano, as piano is a great first instrument, and what students learn in piano lessons can easily be transferred to other instruments later on. Feel free to reach out to us with questions about this - we’re happy to discuss your individual situation and come up with a plan! Read more about the best age to start music lessons.
If your keyboard has weighted and standard size keys, learning on a keyboard is just fine. That being said, if you have a keyboard at home that isn’t up to par, and you don’t want to purchase a better one until you’re sure that you or your child wants to commit, it’s okay to take a few lessons on a less-than-ideal instrument. Don’t let your keyboard stop you from trying out piano lessons.
We have had students as young as 4 and as old as 83, so don’t let age stop you. You are never too old to learn a new instrument!
We offer lessons for all levels - all of our teachers have different specialties, so we will help you find the perfect teacher for your level and goals.
We offer lessons for many styles including classical, pop, jazz, rock, and more. If there’s a specific style that you’re interested in learning, reach out and we should be able to answer your questions and find a suitable teacher that specializes in the style you’re looking for.
No. The only time you pay in advance is for the introductory lesson. After that, you will be invoiced at the end of each month for lessons that have already occurred. This includes any lessons that you cancel with less than 24 hour notice, per our policies. Since we do have more reasonable policies than other schools, we do ask that you give at least a month’s notice if you’re going to discontinue lessons to give us time to fill the space in your teacher’s schedule. We also ask that you do not cancel more than 3 times per semester.
We do understand that sometimes the 24 hour cancellation can be difficult to adhere to, but unfortunately we have to stick to it. If you have to cancel last-minute, that’s a space in your teacher’s calendar that they won’t be able to fill, and since they’re commuting to homes, it usually means they have to sit around in between lessons. Because of this, we pay the teachers for lessons that are cancelled with less than 24 hour notice to respect their time.
Lessons take place in the students’ home. We are also offering virtual lessons at this time.
Currently, we have students in the following towns: Boulder, Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, Westminster, Broomfield, Erie, Longmont, Denver, Niwot, and Gunbarrel. If you don’t see your town, reach out anyway - we might have a teacher that can come to you.
We do not offer instrument rentals, but we recommend calling Woodsongs in Boulder, as they offer a rent-to-own program that’s perfect for if you’re planning on purchasing an instrument in the future. Instrument rentals are especially helpful for young students who are learning a string instrument, and will be upgrading sizes as they grow.
The first thing you should look for when buying a keyboard is weighted keys. This means that the keys are calibrated to be a little harder to press down. This will feel closer to an acoustic piano, and help you or your child develop the muscles it requires to play the real instrument.
The second thing you should watch out for (and this will be correct on any keyboard with weighted keys) is that the keys are standard width. If you have a cheap keyboard, there’s a chance the keys are more narrow than a real piano, and learning on that will make it difficult to transfer to a piano.
Finally, you should be mindful of the speakers. Be aware that if you find a “midi keyboard” online (especially if it’s referred to as a midi controller), there won’t be any way to hear any sound. A midi keyboard typically needs to be plugged into not only speakers, but also an audio interface, which most people do not have / have not heard of. If you find a keyboard with built in speakers, make sure they sound good, and if they have built-in sounds / an output but no speakers, make sure that you’re aware and prepared to buy speakers as well.
In the Boulder area music lessons cost an average of $45 per 30 minute lesson in-studio, and $50 per 30 minute lesson in the student's home. At Mountainside Music Academy our teachers come to you for a lower price than the average in studio lesson in Boulder.
Mountainside Music Academy offers in home private music lessons for over 20 instruments. Our music teachers will come to your home.
Mountainside Music Academy has music teachers that will travel to students homes.
Mountainside Music Academy offers in home private music lessons in and around Boulder.
The average cost of in home music lessons is $50/30 min in the Boulder area. Mountainside Music Academy offers in home music lessons for much less.
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