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Why Denverites Love Swallow Hill Music

Posted on September 10
Michelle Polizzi

Michelle Polizzi

Outdoor performers under a white tent perform on stage while concertgoers sit on green grass listening. A brick building is behind the concertgoers to the left, and string lights run parallel to the crowd and stage.

Swallow Hill Music hosts indoor and outdoor concerts, music lessons, and community programming throughout the year. (Courtesy of Swallow Hill Music)

Swallow Hill Music is one of the largest music schools for acoustic instruments in the U.S. — but it’s so much more than a place to take lessons.

This Denver-based nonprofit has music therapy programs, donation-based jam sessions, and early childhood education programs that introduce the benefits of music to little ones. Here are three ways to get involved with Swallow Hill.

1. Attend a Benefit Concert

Swallow Hill is on a mission to make music education accessible to all people in the Denver area. Attend their upcoming benefit concert on Sept. 19 featuring a performance by Colorado-based band Elephant Revival, known for creating a unique musical sound blending folk, bluegrass, celtic music, and indie rock.

2. Buy a Gift Certificate

Give someone the chance to pursue their love of music with a Swallow Hill Music gift certificate. Customizable for any amount, gift cards can be used for group classes, private lessons, memberships, and more.

3. Get Tickets to Banjofest

Swallow Hill Music will host the third annual Banjofest on Nov. 14. A day full of banjo workshops and community jams will be rounded out by an evening concert featuring some of the best banjo musicians today, including Natalie Spears and Kaia Kater.

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