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Trombone Learn More

Trombone Learn More

One interesting thing about trombones is how they extend and contract. But what allows these instruments to do so? Put a trombone to your lips and just look straight ahead for your answer: you'll see two parallel tubes right in front of your face. These two tubes (the outer slide and inner slide) form what is called the slide.

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Cello Learn More

Cello Learn More

The origin of the cello-The bass viola da braccio

No one knows for sure when exactly the first cello was created. However, based on the instrument's first mention in writing, we know that it was being used at the beginning of the 16th century.  At first it appears that the instrument was called the bass viola da braccio ("viola for the arm"). As the name suggests, this was a viola da braccio (one of the ancestors of the violin) that was capable of playing in a lower register.

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A Tribute to Music Teachers

A Tribute to Music Teachers

It's not just a job, it's a calling!” from the Muse.

In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses (Ancient Greek: Μοῦσαι, Moũsai, Modern Greek: Μούσες) are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts.  The word "muse" can refer, in general, to anyone or anything which inspires an artist, musician, or writer.

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Using a More Loving Language - Kind Words Have Power

Using a More Loving Language - Kind Words Have Power

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” ―Mother Teresa

What if we expand this tradition of expressing our appreciation for the people in our lives to include those we love, serve, and lead? How can we extend the spirit of Valentine’s Day beyond February 14? 

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The Strength of Music to Create Joy

The Strength of Music to Create Joy

The Strength of Music to Create Joy

Music has been known to create connections, change our mood, bring out memories. Parents often sing lullabies to their babies who would never sing any other time. We sing for birthdays, sing holiday carols, and add music to other important moments. There's been hundreds of studies relating to the biological benefits.

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Carol of the Bells from Ella

Carol of the Bells from Ella

She put together this neat video for your holiday enjoyment!   She's playing along with herself.  

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Philanthropy - Golden Music Gives Back to Our Community

Philanthropy - Golden Music Gives Back to Our Community
Since our humble beginning in 1996 in a 500 sq. ft. space that was a meat locker to our now 30,000 sq ft building that houses our retail, repair shop, music school, Denver Musician's Assoc., Golden Music has strived to donate our money, experience, time, talent and skills to help the Colorado music community, in particular, the public school music programs.  We give back 10% of our gross revenue each year!
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5 Reasons Your Child (And You!) Will Love West Colfax Music Academy!

5 Reasons Your Child (And You!) Will Love West Colfax Music Academy!

 It is a known and widely studied fact that music education in children leads to measurable benefits, including increased literacy and therefore improved academic results. 

West Colfax Academy is all about your student! Your child can choose from a long list of instruments to learn to play, or study voice and singing. 

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