“A painter paints his pictures on canvas.”
But musicians paint their pictures on silence. -Leopold Stokowski
World Music
Coming soon… Brazilian Batucada West African Drum & Dance Afro-Cuban Percussion...
Percussion
The world of percussion is a fascinating one. As a percussionist, you do not have the option to be “the snare drummer” or “the xylophone player”. Even on drum set, you need to learn jazz, rock, Latin, and many other...
Piano
Piano lessons create the foundation for all musical knowledge. Students can learn the piano at any age, from 2 to 102! Through piano lessons, students will be able to: read both treble and bass clefs play multiple rhythms at the same time...
Flute
When I was in high school, my very best friend played the flute. I was so used to sitting the in the back of the band playing non-melodic percussion rhythms that the flute seemed very soloistic and alluring. I would play her instrument outside...
Body Music
One of the many classes offered here at Slap Happy Music Studio is the Body Music Ensemble. You will hear me call it body music and body percussion interchangeably, but don’t let that throw you: they are one and the same! So what is body...
Strings
Slap Happy is excited to now offer violin and viola lessons! Our new strings teacher, Leslie Fox, is a graduate of Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music and performs throughout Colorado with various ensembles. To read more about...
Workshops
We had a wonderful time with Keith Terry for the body music workshop in April. To see photos from this event, click here. On Saturday, April 20, the wonderful Keith Terry will be teaching a body music workshop at Slap Happy!...
About Slap Happy
Slap Happy Music Studio is a place for musicians of all ages, all abilities, and all interests. From the 5-year-old taking his first piano lesson to the 75-year-old using hand drumming as her meditation, Slap Happy has something for everyone.
Want to develop motor skills? We can do that. Want to find a way to express yourself? Slap Happy does that. Want to take out your frustrations on something big and loud? Definitely. Looking for a place to make friends, forget about work and school, and have fun? Yep, you can do that here, too!
From world music to strings, voice to guitar, piano to percussion. Try something new or dive in deeper to something you already love. If you want to make music, you can make it here.
Studio Contact & Hours
Lessons are scheduled by appointment. Call 720-295-8209 to schedule your first lesson today!
New instruments and classes are being offered this summer! Check out our new teachers here.
Slap Happy Music Studio
190 W Rafferty Gardens Ave #4
Littleton, CO 80120
720-295-8209
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The Rest Is Noise
You’re Going Where?
Groups & Ensembles
Colorado Symphony
Colorado Wind Ensemble
Flatirons Community Orchestra
Gamelan Tunas Mekar
Lawrence University Conservatory
Professional Organizations
Denver Musician’s Association
Percussive Arts Society
Sales and Repairs
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