Desert Hills Community School of Music

Carefree Community Music School with Audition Track

Desert Hills Community School of Music is on Tom Darlington Road in Carefree (north Scottsdale metro). Distinguishing depth: audition-based Advanced Music Program (AMP) for ages 7-18 plus Recording Studio Lab and Therapeutic Music services - rare combination in any market.

Kids Programs

Programs span elementary through high school across instruments and ensembles. Programs include:
- Music Exploration (ages 6-10)
- Standard private lessons (ages 5-17)
- Advanced Music Program (AMP, audition-based, ages 7-18)
- Keyboard, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, voice
- Community Band, Flute Choir, Saxophone Ensemble
- Chamber groups
- Recording Studio Lab
- Summer Band Camp (wind/percussion ages 10-15)
- Therapeutic Music services

What's Included

• Weekly private or group instruction
• Audition-based AMP track for serious students
• Ensemble and chamber placement
• Recording studio access for production training
• Instrument rentals ($20/month for enrolled students)
• Summer Band Camp programming

Experience

Strongest fit for families on serious music tracks - the AMP audition program is rare for community schools and prepares kids for music college applications. Therapeutic Music services give clinical option for kids needing it.