Business Details
46 Years
experience
Childbloom Guitar Program: Music Education for Kids
At Childbloom Guitar Program, we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to teaching children since 1980. Our program was the first national initiative to introduce young learners to music through the guitar, and we continue to prioritize age-appropriate curriculum development, child-centered pedagogy, and comprehensive musicianship training. All instructors undergo rigorous vetting, including background checks, skill auditions, and specialized training in child development models and guitar physiology.We maintain weekly parent communication to ensure personalized support while fostering discipline, confidence, and artistic growth in students aged 5 and up. Our structured performance opportunitiesfrom classroom presentations to formal recitalscreate tangible milestones for young musicians to celebrate their progress.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Private Instruction
Group Recitals
Performance Training
Music Literacy Programs
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We specialize in teaching children with a curriculum developed specifically for ages 5 and up
- Established in 1980 as the first national guitar program for young learners
- All instructors complete background checks, skill auditions, and child-development training
- Weekly parent communication ensures personalized support for each student
- Performance-based curriculum builds confidence through classroom presentations and recitals
What people say
Fantastic instructor
Enriched my kids' lives
Patient and understanding
Builds confidence
Research-based instruction
Services
Guitar Lessons
Structured guitar lessons for children aged 5 and up. Our curriculum develops technical skills, musical literacy, and performance confidence through weekly instruction. Instructors use age-appropriate methods to teach reading music, chord progressions, and proper hand positioning while maintaining student engagement through popular songs and interactive learning.
Private Instruction
Individualized guitar instruction tailored to each child's learning pace and musical interests. Sessions focus on building foundational skills while adapting to the student's developmental stage. Our teachers create personalized practice plans that reinforce classroom learning and encourage home practice through accessible digital resources and parent guidance materials.
Performance Training
Performance-focused training prepares students for public presentations through gradual skill development. Beginning with classroom performances, students progress to outdoor recitals and formal concert settings. Instructors emphasize stage presence, memorization techniques, and performance anxiety management while maintaining a supportive environment that celebrates musical growth and personal achievement.
People
Jason Martin
Choral Vice President
Music Educators Association member with extensive experience as a guitar teacher, choir director, and choral society leader. Advocates for research-based music instruction that develops fundamental musicianship in young learners.
Kevin Taylor
Instructor
Recognized for exceptional ability to connect with students at their developmental level. Teaches discipline and musical appreciation while making lessons engaging and accessible for children starting at age 8.
Questions
What age does Childbloom accept students?
We specialize in teaching children aged 5 and up through our developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Are instructors qualified to teach children?
All instructors complete background checks, skill auditions, and specialized training in child development models.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in classroom performances, outdoor recitals, open mics, and formal concert stage events.
How does Childbloom communicate with parents?
We maintain weekly communication with parents to discuss progress and provide home practice support.
Does the program build musical literacy?
Our curriculum emphasizes reading music, understanding theory, and developing improvisation skills.
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Reviews (2)
Steve Ortiz
Jun 14, 2018
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Both of my girls take lessons at Childbloom. The older one has been at it for 9 years and younger one for 4 years. They are both soccer players, and music lessons helps them to be more well rounded. We are very pleased with their musical progress!
Tiffani Hunt Hart
May 30, 2015
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My kids (ages 14 & 10) have been taking lessons with The Childbloom Guitar Program (Chris Peleshenko) for the past 4 years, and I highly recommend this program for your children too! Learning classical guitar from an instructor who is fantastic at 'tuning in' (ha!) to each child at his/her level is a great way to instill in them an appreciation of music, a sense of accomplishment, self-discipline, and CONFIDENCE - all of which they'll carry with them as they grow. Plus, learning classical guitar teaches proper technique and skills that will enable kids to play ANY style of music they choose! Check out Childbloom and see if there's a program near where you live. It really has enriched my kids' lives in ways they'll carry with them into adulthood!
