Discover Your Musical Voice in Monroe, CT
Where Every Student Gets the Spotlight They Deserve
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Turning Musical Dreams Into Reality Since 1984
For nearly four decades, we’ve watched countless students walk through our doors with a spark of curiosity and leave as confident musicians. Whether you’re picking up your first instrument or ready to master your craft, we create those magical “I can actually do this!” moments that keep you coming back for more.
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Piano
The piano is both approachable for young beginners and richly complex for advanced players, and is perfect for learning to read music and building a strong musical foundation.
Guitar & Ukulele
One of the foundational instruments of contemporary music, our guitar instructors teach across genres and will equip you to play for yourself or as part of a group.
Voice
The vocal instrument is a complex living system and healthy technique is the key to lifelong enjoyment. Study musical theater, pop music, opera, or anything that interests you.
Violin & Viola
Whether you want to learn the classics or contemporary pieces, our instructors will help you master the technique needed to excel at these captivating instruments.
Drums
The drum kit is an energetic instrument that cultivates precise rhythm and strong music fundamentals. Learn to create fun and complex beats while developing healthy technique.
Bass
The low pitch of the bass guitar holds down the groove in almost all styles of music. Learn to play different styles and techniques.
Cello
Cello lessons will help you to develop strong fundamentals and play without tension to create a clear and beautiful sound on this soulful instrument.
Woodwind
Develop a beautiful sound on the saxophone, clarinet, oboe or flute. Study the musical style of your choosing with our highly qualified woodwind instructors.
Brass
Learn how to play the trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, and more. Private brass lessons are a great supplement to school music programs. Study your favorite genre with your teacher.
Banjo
The twang of the banjo enlivens the spirit in various music genres, bringing a unique vibrancy and rhythm. Learn to master diverse styles and techniques to unleash its full melodic potential.
The Creative Music Center is a Top 100 Music Store in Monroe, Connecticut, offering Music Lessons, Instrument Rentals, and Repairs.
At Creative Music Center, we love making musicians! Our goal is to make music fulfilling, enriching, and joyful for every person who uses our services and buys our products. We strive to make music education fun and/or rewarding, and/or fulfilling. And we work towards helping every musician – whether a first-time student or someone aspiring for the big stage – build their self-esteem.
Here at Creative Music Center, there’s nothing we like better than meeting and talking with musicians, supporting parents of young musicians, and encouraging new band students. We think our passion for music is contagious and what makes us the only store in Connecticut named a Top 100 retailer by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) year after year. Stop into the store or give us a call and become a part of our musical community!
Your Musical Journey Deserves an Extraordinary Guide
We believe the right teacher unlocks the musician you never knew you could become. That’s why we invest in attracting and keeping the most passionate, skilled educators in Connecticut.
Our faculty are both talented musicians and master motivators, meeting each student exactly where they are—whether you’re a beginner, have special learning needs, or are chasing professional goals. They know how to spark that breakthrough moment when everything clicks.
We handpick educators who light up when their students succeed. Because when you invest in extraordinary teaching, extraordinary musical transformations happen.
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