just now New…read moreOutstanding experience with piano lessons and cello (lessons over the past year and a half). Erin P makes piano fun for my 8 year old, she's encouraging, shows my daughter what's next, and she's learning to read sheet music. My other daughter takes cello lessons and we received help tuning her cello and getting answers about cello tape - Alana at the front desk can also help with string instruments. She's so sweet. Wonderful and professional experience with every staff member here. They're also very accommodating with occasional schedule changes, rates are very reasonable for quality received. I'm happy my children can read and enjoy music!

My daughter has taken guitar, ukulele and now voice lessons with American Music School. The…read moreenvironment is very welcoming and has such a warm feeling. All of the teachers and the front desk staff are very friendly and knowledgeable in their skills!

Awesome groovy guys who know that they are doing and they do it well! Highly recommended!read more

I'm fairly new in town, and had had bad luck trying to get a particular Swiss-made guitar amplifier…read morefixed. By word of mouth, after trying several local repairmen, I got wind of "Shon" at Sound Town. He combed over the amp tooth and nail, and finally solved the problem for me, a problem that turned out to be not so much a broken component (my guess) as operator error, a change-over from an active to passive guitar, and the need for a suitable pre-amp to boost the signal . It took a lot of testing and reading of manuals and schematics, before Sean figured out what was going on. He went so far as to compare my sound-levels with those of other amps in the stores and he was quite patient and thorough in every regard. I made several trips to the store, and became acquainted with three key people there, all of whom were very nice, and I got a feeling for their special niche in the music world, which is the supplying of sound systems and various components, whether for rentals-out or for purchase. They keep a fair supply of guitar needs and are happy to order anything you might want at a fair price. Though Guitar Center and places like Kolacny's and Flesher-Hinton all have their place, I'll always begin by shopping here because of their patience and kindness. It is a special kind of store with special kind of people, and it always feels good to be patronizing a locally owned business of modest proportions. Bravo!

Such a great experience for the littles! My husband and I made a last minute decision to try out a…read moreclass and though they said they were booked online they let us come as a walk in. Our instructor was great with the babies and made it so fun for the parents too. We'll definitely come back!

Awesome music class. My favorite teacher is Ms Mallory. They really provide well thought out lesson…read moreplans. It's a great way for children to socialize and learn and be confident!

I started studying with John in Oakland just before he moved to Denver. He made such an impression…read moreon me in those first few lessons that we decided to continue instruction via Skype after his move. That proved to be an excellent choice. John is a gifted teacher who takes his own playing very seriously. This means that he is constantly growing as a musician and sharing those lessons with his students in a way the they can relate to. He meets the student where they are, but does not give in to the temptation to cater exclusively to their wants; John preaches balance in playing and practicing and will not hesitate to prescribe work in weak areas. Every time I see John in person, he has grown as both a player and a teacher. He is at the forefront of 'ukulele education on the national and international stage. If you are interested in deepening your understanding of the instrument, you should run - not walk - to Ukulele Inspired Studios.

This review is long overdue! I took ukulele lessons with John when he was based in Oakland, from…read more2015-16. I was brand new to the uke, and needed to start with the basics. There were many things I loved about my lessons with John. First off, his positive energy and enthusiasm made our lessons such a pleasure. Something else that made John's approach totally unique was that his lesson content is very student-driven; rather than assigning me songs to practice, he would ask me what I wanted to learn. I would show him songs I was interested in, and he would help me figure out how to play them. In the weeks when life was busy and I didn't have a song in mind, he would make suggestions that I could choose from. He also challenged me by incorporating musical theory into our lessons, and took into account my prior knowledge from playing piano and singing. Another unique aspect of John's teaching is that he would video record new finger work or strum patterns, and share the videos with me. This way when I was practicing at home and didn't remember how to play something, I could always rewatch the videos. If you're at all considering taking ukulele lessons, I highly recommend that you work with John!

Great venue and super fun! It's was an intimate setting and we were up close to the artist. I can't…read morewait to find another artist there that interests me. Easy parking and there are drinks and snacks available downstairs if you'd like. A great evening of music.

Great classes! Ive been taking the adult singing class for 6 months and its been a great valueread more

I went in with my young niece to get her guitar fixed. The guy in the repair center was…read morefantastic.. very helpful and patient. The store itself has a great selection and a nice vibe overall.

They are awesome! Great selection fair prices. Stong musical community experience. So many cool…read moreinstruments to play.

Melissa is an amazing teacher. I love the group guitar lessons I have taken from her. I am still a…read morenovice, but she demystified guitar basics for me. She deconstructs music, songs and guitar skills that had been daunting - and she patiently guides through it. She isolates and breaks down new skills, material and challenging sections, then puts it back together. She works in the perfect balance of big picture overview and repetition and practice building muscle memory - while learning songs from day one. She is realistic about the need to practice to improve. She enjoys music and emphasizes the fun of playing and singing. She is a very clear communicator and well organized business owner, too. Class schedule, program during class and follow up is consistently solid. I cannot say enough good things about Melissa and Forte Music Education! So much that I've given gift certificates to her class to my friends and family who aspire to play guitar and have been stuck. Melissa is an excellent educator, musician and business owner.

From the owner: Welcome to the Forte family! Teaching Denver's best guitar lessons for kids 7-12 and teens and…read moreadults in Park Hill and Highlands. Small group lessons in hip studio spaces. Logical song-based curriculum that progresses from one fun skill to the next. Affordable at less than $17/half hour.