Imagine a community where every child has the chance to discover the joy of music—no matter their age, ability, background, or family income. Picture them learning new …

Stillwater Music is Durango’s primary music education hub. Stillwater Music is a 501 (c) (3) that was founded in 2005 in a rented office space with 12 kids, some instruments, and a vision.

Programs for Kids We have lots of excellent offerings for kids of all ages! Check it out!

This 2,000 square foot multipurpose venue in Stillwater’s downtown Durango facility seats 110 people and is designed to accommodate a wide variety of performing arts – from music, dance, visual arts, and theater to poetry slams, fashion shows, film screenings, recitals, classes, meetings and more.

Stillwater Music offers private lessons on nearly every instrument—whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. From piano to drums, guitar to saxophone, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way, all while making music fun and exciting!

With a faculty of over 30 instructors, Stillwater Music offers dozens of group classes, as well as private lessons, to students of all ages. Our faculty are all accomplished, working professional musicians who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their classes and lessons.

Stillwater Music (formerly known as the Stillwater Foundation) was created in 2005 to provide educational opportunities for youth and adults, including the disabled and disadvantaged, to participate in quality instruction in the arts in a safe and positive environment.

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Now, as a member of Stillwater Music’s Board of Directors, Dave is excited to help further the mission of providing accessible music education to both children and adults in the community.

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)