Castle Rock Music

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Serving Castle Rock, CO since 2005

Aaron Walker

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass
Wed - Thu, Sat - Sun
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Aaron has been teaching guitar for over two decades. He recognizes everyone's musical goals are as different as the individual themselves. He strives to help students, of any age and ability, reach their goals in a personal and engaging way. Aaron is passionate about sharing his love of music with others, and recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning music. He believes personal instruction should be tailored to the student.

After spending his 20s and 30s performing in bands spanning from pop, rock, funk, and corporate bands, as well as countless recording sessions, Aaron returned to school to focus on music theory and earned a degree in music and certification in audio technology.

Aaron can still be found performing on stage, in the studio, behind the mixing console, and coaching a local pop/rock ensembles. Whatever your musical goals are, Aaron is here to help.

Favorite genres
I enjoy playing all genres. I find I often learn the most from genres I may not be immediately drawn to. By isolating ourselves into specific genres
we dig ourselves into ruts
and it can be difficult to transcend musically.
Favorite non-music activitys
Cycling
swimming
hiking
woodworking
Musical inspirations
Steve Vai
Paul Simon
Bele Fleck
John Scofield
Guthrie Govan
Frank Zappa
Jim Hall
Favorite places in Colorados
Outside of Buena Vista
Soiled Dove Underground
Purgatory
Teaching
30 years
Favorite genre
I enjoy playing all genres. I find I often learn the most from genres I may not be immediately drawn to. By isolating ourselves into specific genres
Favorite places in Colorado
Outside of Buena Vista

Mike Maurer

Guitar, Bass, Piano
Mon - Sat
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Mike Maurer began playing guitar at a very early age, studying with Jock Bartley of national hit sensation, Firefall. Receiving a degree from the University of Colorado Denver, Mike was a natural at guitar and infatuated with the blues. Not wasting much time, Mike received national merit winning a youth talent showcase in New Orleans. After his Debut release, Chasing Pearl, Mike toured extensively, sharing the stage with acts such as Johnny Winter, Tab Benoit, Earth Wind and Fire and many more.

Aside from endorsements and regional awards, Mike has been teaching classes and private music lessons for Guitar, piano, and bass in the Denver metro area and Los Angeles for 15 years, with a passion and dedication to the growth and progress of his students, His recent student achievements include scholarships to Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory among others.

Favorite genres
Blues
Soul
Funk
Favorite non-music activitys
Running
hiking
painting
Musical inspirations
BB King
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Freddie King
Favorite places in Colorados
Castle Rock
Western Slope
Teaching
20 years
Musical inspiration
BB King
Favorite genre
Blues

Dechen Hawk

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice
Mon
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Hi, I’m Dechen. I’m a lifelong musician and Buddhist. I’ve been making a living in the music industry for over 20 years as an entertainer, vocalist, composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.

I've written hundreds of songs and recorded a bunch of albums. I’ve played major venues and festivals and shared the stage with top acts. I’ve studied and taught music at the university level. And I’m also a master teacher and mentor, uniquely positioned to offer insight due to my extensive mindfulness training and meditation practice. 

Favorite genres
R&B
Hip-Hop
Soul
Neo-Soul
Jazz
Nu-Jazz
Favorite non-music activitys
Yoga
Walking
Hiking
Socializing
Musical inspirations
Stevie Wonder
Jeff Buckley
and so many more
Favorite places in Colorados
Denver
FoCo
the wilderness
Teaching
15 years
Favorite places in Colorado
Denver
Favorite non-music activity
Yoga
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