Music Studio Info
Piano • Guitar • Bass Guitar
$40 per 30-minute weekly lesson
Music lessons with me are designed to be personal, flexible, and inspiring, focused on helping each student build solid musicianship while playing music they genuinely love. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player looking to grow, I create lessons that meet you exactly where you are.
All lessons take place in Mónica’s colorful and comfy North Boulder Home Studio in the NoBo Art District.
please note, there are 3 studio cats and 1 sweet greyhound 🐯🐯🐯🐺
Every student is unique, and your lessons should reflect that. I adapt materials, pacing, and styles so you’re learning skills that match your personality, your goals, and the kind of musician you want to become.
I regularly pull from:
Faber Piano Adventures (my personal fave!)
Bastien
Alfred’s
Piano Pronto
Lead sheets and chord charts
Student-selected songs
Improvisation exercises
Technique drills tailored to each learner
Students get a balance of:
Technique that builds confidence
Theory that actually makes sense
Repertoire they’re excited to practice
Creative exploration
Musicianship skills that last a lifetime
Why I Teach Music
I believe music lessons should be an uplifting, affirming part of a student’s week, not one more thing to stress about. Music gives people a place to express themselves, explore emotions, and build discipline and confidence in a way that’s creative and joyful.
I teach because I want students to:
Experience the magic of making something beautiful
Feel grounded and confident through creative expression
Build a relationship with music that supports them for life
Learn in a way that honors their unique learning style
Have a teacher who sees them as whole artists, not just players of an instrument
My goal is to meet every student where they are and help them become the musician they want to be, whether that means classical piano, songwriting, pop covers, beginning improvisation, or simply playing for fun.
Who My Lessons Are For
Kids, teens, or adults who want a supportive, patient teacher
Beginners who feel nervous or unsure
Students who want to learn through music they love
Students who want a mix of technique + creativity
Homeschool families looking for a long-term music mentor
Anyone wanting a flexible, encouraging teacher with 20+ years of experience
Hi, I’m Mónica, the owner and teacher at Drypp Drop Workshop in Boulder, CO.
My Musical Background
I’ve been a performing and teaching musician for over two decades.
Highlights include:
Teaching piano since 2004
Earning a Music Education degree in 2014
Teaching classroom music, including choir and co-founding a guitar–ukulele ensemble at a private school
Performing in original music projects
Solo piano concerts
Serving as a choir accompanist
Singing and touring with a collegiate choir (as both singer and accompanist)
Performing in a Coldplay tribute band since 2020
This blend of performance and teaching experience allows me to teach not just “how to play the notes,” but how to play with expression, confidence, and musicianship.
Why Drypp Drop?
"Drypp Drop" is Norwegian for "Drip Drop." Growing up, I found myself deeply inspired by the artists and musicians of Norway figures like Edvard Grieg, Harriet Backer, Edvard Munch, and Nikolai Astrup. Their bold use of color, emotion, and expression in their art and music turned my soul toward art. Drypp Drop Workshop is a tribute to these artists, who left small "drip drops" of inspiration that fueled many artists’ like myself on their own artistic journeys. Just like those drops of inspiration, I hope to inspire every student who walks through our doors to find their own creative voice.
Teaching art and music, whether in schools, studios, or virtually, feels like home to me. I believe every child is an artist, and watching my students gain confidence as they freely express themselves is the greatest joy.
