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The Purple Piano: Music, Mindfulness & Movement
Guitar Lessons That Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and a Lifelong Love of Music
Special Offer: Register by August 31 and receive your first guitar lesson for just $25 (regularly $55).
(no obligation to commit past the first lesson if it is not the right fit for your student)
Personalized guitar lessons for children, teens, and adults in Boulder County and surrounding towns.
Lessons conveniently in your home!
Reserve your introductory lesson today!
Our Approach to Music Education
At The Purple Piano, we believe music education should be engaging, meaningful, and accessible. Our holistic approach combines music, mindfulness, movement, and multisensory learning to create lessons that support the whole student.
Our teachers enjoy working with children, teens, and adults, tailoring instruction to each student's experience level, learning style, goals, and musical interests. Students may follow a structured curriculum, explore favorite songs and genres, develop improvisation or composition skills, or learn through movement, games, and other multisensory activities.
We believe learning happens best when students feel safe, engaged, and empowered. Lessons balance strong musical instruction with creativity, curiosity, and appropriate challenge, allowing students to build solid musical foundations while developing confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of music.
With options for both in-home and studio lessons, studio recitals, and group classes, we strive to make high-quality music education convenient and accessible for families throughout Boulder County and surrounding areas.
Personalized Guitar Lessons
Learn to play your favorite songs with personalized acoustic and electric guitar lessons! Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to expand your musical skills, our teachers create engaging lessons tailored to your goals and interests.
We offer acoustic and electric guitar lessons for adults and children, starting at age 6. For younger students or those with smaller hands, beginning on the ukulele can sometimes provide a more accessible introduction to string instruments before easily transitioning to guitar.
Some of our students wish to just play for fun, and others pursue music more seriously. Let us know your goals and we'll be sure to match you with the right instructor to meet your needs.
Students Learn
Students may explore:
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melodies and lead playing
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chords and chord progressions
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strumming and picking patterns
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rhythm
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music notation and tablature
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ear training
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improvisation
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songwriting
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healthy playing technique and posture
Musical Styles
Our teachers have experience teaching a wide variety of musical styles, including:
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pop
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rock
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jazz
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folk
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musical theater
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metal
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singer-songwriter
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contemporary
Lessons are designed to follow each student's interests while building strong musical foundations, healthy playing habits, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Guitar lessons can also be combined with voice or songwriting instruction, allowing students to learn how to accompany themselves while singing or develop their own original music.
Convenient In-Home Guitar Lessons
We bring professional instruction directly to you. Families love the ease of in-home lessons. We travel to homes in:
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Louisville
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Lafayette
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Superior
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Broomfield
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Arvada
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Westminster
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Erie
If you have questions about whether we can travel to your location, just Contact us and we'll let you know!
Our instructors are highly qualified musicians and educators, background checked, and experienced with teaching children.
Our lessons are more than just music: they build confidence, joy, and community
"Eric has been so wonderful during my daughter’s guitar lessons. He’s so thoughtful and patient during the lessons. We couldn’t be more grateful to have found him through The Purple Piano"
-Devin
"Our experience with The Purple Piano for both of our kids has been fantastic. The communication is stellar and everything is organized and streamlined. Our teacher is outstanding. Having been so encouraging, our daughter truly loves learning to play."
-Kate
Getting Started is Easy
Students will simply need:
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an acoustic or electric guitar
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a few guitar picks
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a tuner
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a music stand (recommended)
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small amplifier (recommended for electric guitar)
For younger students, we are happy to help recommend appropriately sized instruments and equipment, just ask!
Ready to begin?
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Fill out the registration form below
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Get matched with a teacher and lesson time
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Schedule a first lesson and make sure it’s a great fit
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Begin weekly lessons
Book your first lesson for just $25!
Lessons must be booked by August 31.
There is no obligation to enroll past the first lesson if it is not the right fit for your student.