We are seeking a Music Instructor to instruct our 8-14 year old summer campers on the basics of music, instrumentation and musical performance. You will teach them how to read basic music and provide hands-on instruction on how to play guitar, bass, drums and/or piano. You must have experience in music education, either as a …
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Spring Concert and Recital at Colorado AMP!
Spring Concert and Recital at Colorado AMP Please join us for our spring concert and recital, featuring our amazing Colorado AMP guitar, drums, bass, piano and vocal students, and our featured Wyatt bands, The Bloody Eye Crew and The Rock Soldiers! Each student and band will have a chance to perform 1-3 songs that they’ve …
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Managing School Breaks With Young Kids
Managing School Breaks With Young Kids School breaks can feel long- especially for parents of young students. We want our kids to feel connected and engaged to the world while also letting them (and us!) rest. How do we balance our kids’ needs for rest, recuperation and stillness without letting them fall into a screen-induced …
We Are Hiring!
We are seeking an on-call Music Instructor to instruct our after-school students and participants on the basics of music, instrumentation and musical performance. We offer students private lessons, group lessons, after-school rock band programs, short-term workshops and performance opportunities in our unique Arvada rehearsal, recording and performance space. You may teach them how to read …
September Fundraiser
Colorado AMP Fundraiser Concert featuring Trouble Bound and The Jack Hadley Band Colorado AMP will be hosting a benefit concert featuring local favorite Americana-infused rock band, Trouble Bound, local blues gem, The Jack Hadley Band, local folk duo, Just Us!, and one of our amazing youth bands from AMP camp! Trouble Bound is an Americana-infused rock …
Summer Camp Volunteer Registration
Summer Camp Volunteer Registration Are you great with kids? Do you enjoy music, or maybe even have some experience singing or playing an instrument? Do you need to complete volunteer hours for school? We are seeking volunteers to help out with our summer camp programming, and if this sounds like you, we’d love your help! …
Should My Child Do Private or Group Lessons?
Should My Child Take Private or Group Music Lessons? Music lessons are a great way for your child to learn more about themselves and connect with their peers. Both private and group music lessons offer unique benefits, and rewarding challenges. Here are some of the benefits of both styles and things to consider before you …
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Colorado Women in Music
Colorado Women in Music Although sometimes overlooked in the music industry, women have always been a powerful creative force. In honor of Women’s history month, we wanted to highlight some outstanding musical talent living in and from Colorado. These musicians are impressive not just for their bodies of work, but also their community impact, and …
How to Start a Band
How to Start a Band Learning to play an instrument is hard work-and a lot of fun. Taking individual lessons and learning on your own is a great way to get started in learning a new instrument, but maybe now you want to share in the communal experience of playing with others. Maybe you want …
Black Musicians to Know in Colorado
Black Musicians to Know in Colorado The impact of Black culture and expression is a giant force in modern popular music. No story about American music would be complete without honoring the impact of Black musicians in the U.S. In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating by sharing some local black musicians we …