Swallow Hill Music

What Swallow Hill Music does

Swallow Hill Music Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 84-0781725) founded in 1979 as an outgrowth of the Denver Folklore Center, headquartered at 71 E Yale Ave in Denver, Colorado. It is an SCFD-designated organization and self-describes as the second largest acoustic music school in the United States. The organization operates the Julie Davis School of Music, which delivers private lessons, group classes, workshops, summer camps, and open jam sessions across instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle/violin, ukulele, piano, voice, drums, and more) to learners ranging from 6-month-old toddlers through seniors, in person at its Denver facility and online via Zoom. Programs run in 8-week sessions year-round, supported by a tuition assistance program that subsidizes 20-80% of class costs for qualifying students.

Beyond education, Swallow Hill Music presents a year-round concert series across two owned listening room stages (Daniels Hall and Tuft Theatre) and co-presents summer concerts at Denver Botanic Gardens, Four Mile Historic Park, Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, and Downtown Englewood. Ancillary programs include Little Swallows (early childhood outreach in preschools and Denver Public Schools), music therapy services (Musical Memories for dementia/Alzheimer's families and Musical Pathways for adults with developmental disabilities, plus VA Medical Center partnerships), Band Together (a $3,000+ B2B team building program), and a Quinlan Cafe on-site. Revenue is diversified across concert ticket sales, class/lesson fees, annual memberships ($70 Solo / $130 Duo / $230 Ensemble), corporate programs, school outreach fees ($130-$850), individual donations and grants, and corporate sponsorships (2025 cohort includes Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, CORE, and Craig Hospital). The organization is led by CEO Jessy Clark and is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent or subsidiary entities.

Name

Swallow Hill Music

Legal name

Swallow Hill Music Association

Website

https://swallowhillmusic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swallow Hill Music is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1979 and self-described as the second largest acoustic music school in the US. It delivers music education, concerts, music therapy, school outreach, and corporate team-building programs across the Denver metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education and Performance

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF)

Keywords

• Music education services
• Live concert performances
• Community music programs
• Music therapy services
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed concerts at Swallow Hill venues (Daniels Hall, Tuft Theatre) and partner venues (Denver Botanic Gardens, Four Mile Historic Park, Left Hand Brewing). Members receive $5 discount on tickets.
2. Music Classes and Private Lessons: Revenue from group classes, private lessons, workshops, and summer camps at the Julie Davis School of Music. Classes run in 8-week sessions with various pricing tiers. Memberships provide discounts on registrations.
3. Memberships: Annual membership tiers (Solo $70, Duo $130, Ensemble $230) providing ticket discounts, class discounts, reserved seating, and member-only benefits.
4. Band Together Corporate Programs: Corporate team building programs starting at $3,000 for 2-hour sessions with up to 10 participants, designed for staff retreats and leadership development.
5. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations, endowment gifts, planned giving, and stock gifts. Qualifies for Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit when designated for Little Swallows.
6. School Outreach Programs: Fee-based outreach programs for schools including interactive performances ($600-$850), workshops ($275-$800), and enrichment classes ($130/hour).
7. Venue Partnerships: Revenue from co-presented concerts at partner venues including Left Hand Brewing in Longmont and Four Mile Historic Park.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Swallow Hill Music is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that presents live music concerts at its own venue and partner venues, teaches music classes and private lessons for all ages through the Julie Davis School of Music, and runs community outreach programs including early childhood education, school workshops, music therapy, and corporate team building (Band Together). Founded in 1979, it is the country's second largest acoustic music school and is supported by memberships, donations, grants, and ticket/registration revenue.

Product overview

Swallow Hill Music is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 offering a multi-faceted portfolio of music programs. The core offerings consist of: Concerts & Events featuring live performances across multiple venues and genres; the Julie Davis School of Music providing comprehensive in-person and online instruction through private lessons, group classes, workshops, and ensembles; Open Jam Sessions for community music-making; and Progressions intensive programs. Additional programs include Summer Music Day Camps (House of Rock, Explore! Music), Community Outreach Programs (Little Swallows preschool education, school performances, workshops, enrichment classes), Music Therapy services (Musical Memories, Musical Pathways), Band Together corporate team building, Membership Programs, Tuition Assistance, and Songbird Legacy Club planned giving. The organization serves all ages from toddlers to seniors across the Denver metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Julie Davis School of Music: The music school division of Swallow Hill Music that teaches music lessons in a welcoming environment with inspiring expert teachers.
• Little Swallows
• Band Together
• Quinlan Cafe
• Songbird Legacy Club

Products and services

• Concerts & Events Live music performances featuring local, national, and international musicians across multiple genres (Americana, roots, folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues, rock, country, world music, and tribute acts) at Swallow Hill's own venue and at partner venues across the Denver metro area. Ticketed to the general public with member discounts.
• Julie Davis School of Music Comprehensive music education program offering private lessons, group classes, and workshops in instruments including guitar, piano, voice, banjo, mandolin, fiddle/violin, harp, ukulele, cello, drums, and more. Available in-person at the Denver venue and online via Zoom, for all ages and skill levels. Classes run in 8-week sessions.
• Open Jam Sessions Weekly and monthly community open jam sessions led by expert instructors, covering genres such as bluegrass, jazz, Irish, old-time, clawhammer banjo, circle singing, ukulele, and Tabla. Open to musicians of varying skill levels on a donation basis.
• Progressions Four-month intensive learning experiences that include the Bluegrass Guitar and Songwriting programs, designed for focused skill development for adult learners.
• Summer Music Day Camps Summer day camps including House of Rock (ages 11-18), a week-long program teaching teens to play in a real rock band, and Explore! Music Camps (ages 6-10) for younger children. Held during summer break.
• Little Swallows Early childhood music education program for children ages 1-4, introducing preschoolers to music through songs, creative movement, rhymes, and percussion instruments. Delivered in Denver metro area preschools and at Swallow Hill's facility. Addresses Colorado Academic Standards for preschool music.
• Community Outreach Programs Fee-based music education programs delivered to schools and groups, including large interactive performances (up to 300 students), small group workshops (up to 50), and enrichment classes. Topics include bluegrass, world music, rock history, guitar, ukulele, harmonica, percussion, and music production.
• Music Therapy Evidence-based music therapy services facilitated by Board Certified Music Therapists. Programs include Musical Memories (for individuals with memory loss and their families/caregivers, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association) and Musical Pathways (for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Delivered at Swallow Hill, partner sites, the VA Medical Center, and memory care centers.
• Band Together Music-driven corporate team building program for organizations. Teams of up to 10 participants learn instruments, practice, and perform together under professional guidance in a 2-hour session. Designed for staff retreats, leadership development, and group training. Starts at $3,000 per session.
• Membership Programs Annual membership tiers — Solo ($70), Duo ($130), and Ensemble ($230) — that provide $5 off concert tickets, $8 off group classes, $2 off private lessons, member-only practice rooms, reserved seating, and business partner discounts.
• Tuition Assistance Income-based financial assistance program making music education accessible. Covers 20-80% of group class, workshop, Little Swallows, and summer camp tuition; 10-40% of private lesson and music therapy costs. Available to students aged 6 months to adult.
• Songbird Legacy Club Planned giving program that allows supporters to include Swallow Hill Music in their wills or estate plans, or to make endowment gifts. Members receive a custom enamel pin, lobby wall recognition, and access to annual events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Little Swallows program has been credited with helping McGlone Academy transform from a low-performing school to top growth school for five consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Denver Botanic GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenting partner for summer concert series at Denver Botanic Gardens venue. Swallow Hill produces concerts featuring national and international artists at this outdoor venue, with member pre-sale and discounted ticket access.
• Four Mile Historic ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting partner for summer concert series at Four Mile Historic Park. Family-friendly Wednesday evening concerts featuring tribute acts to artists including The Allman Brothers, Beatles, Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, and Traveling Wilburys.
• Left Hand BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenting partner for summer concerts at The Garden venue at Left Hand Brewing's Longmont brewery. Swallow Hill produces roots music concerts featuring artists like Dustbowl Revival and Two Runner.
• Denver Folklore CenterminorOthersRecommended instrument retailer and neighborhood partner. Referenced as 'neighborhood friends' for instrument purchasing needs. Historical connection: Swallow Hill Music originated from Denver Folklore Center in 1979.
• Alzheimer's Association Colorado ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Musical Memories program - free monthly music therapy for individuals with memory loss and their families/caregivers. Jointly supported by Swallow Hill and the Alzheimer's Association.
• Rocky Mountain Region VA Medical CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic therapy services provided at VA Medical Center through Swallow Hill's music therapists. Part of outreach programming for veterans.
• Developmental PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for music therapy programming serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The Gathering PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach partner for music therapy and therapeutic music lessons for clients.
• Butterfly PavilionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert producing partner for events at Butterfly Pavilion venue.
• Clyfford Still MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert producing partner for events at Clyfford Still Museum venue.
• WestwordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind marketing sponsor - media partner providing promotional coverage for concerts and events.
• CBS ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind marketing sponsor - media partner providing promotional coverage for concerts and events.
• YellowDogminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind marketing sponsor - media partner providing promotional coverage for concerts and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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