Information for parents and caregivers
Class registration for Winter/spring 2026 is now live!
Sign-up before 12/24 for $20 off registration. NEW TO MUSIC ENCOUNTERS SIGN-UPS ONLY.
MUSIC ENCOUNTERS WEEKENDS
Augustana Arts proudly offers weekend group music lessons at sites around Denver. Classes are typically offered in small groups, for 5-10 individuals, at an affordable price for all. Scholarships are offered upon request. Please contact josh@augustanaarts.org for more information.
Current class offerings are listed below:
Augustana Lutheran Church:
Aurora First Presbyterian Church:
Music Encounters Weekends
About Music Encounters
In 2002 Augustana Arts established the Music Encounters program which offers hands-on instrumental music opportunities on violin & ukulele to children and adults from under-resourced communities in the Denver metropolitan area. The program brings instrument instruction and music therapy-based small group sessions to children and adults, helping them to attain their goals by teaching self-discipline, developing self-confidence, and fostering in them an identity of success.
Music Encounters programs encourage a love of music, but more importantly, they offer a supportive environment for participants to:
develop discipline by establishing patterns of practice.
increase self-esteem through achievement of a difficult skill.
foster connection to their community.
explore and grow social-emotional skills and improve overall mental health.
Proudly offering Music Encounters programming in your community, at sites including:
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St. Francis Center
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Colfax Community Network
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Augustana Lutheran Church
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Aurora First Presbyterian
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East High School
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Denison Montessori
