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Our Exceptional Instructors
Dale Miller
Drew Rugg
Dale has a bachelor's degree in Guitar Performance from the University of New Mexico, where he studied under Hector Garcia. After college, Dale toured with the band Juniper for 4 years throughout the southwest. Following his move to Colorado Springs, Dale studied with Ricardo Izanola in a mentorship program for 8 years.
Currently, Dale teaches Classical Guitar at Colorado College and has been doing so since 1992. He has also established the Childbloom Guitar Program of Colorado Springs, which offers beginning guitar lessons for children aged 5 and up, making it one of the best children’s guitar lessons in the area. He can then take his students up to any level of guitar playing that is desired by his students. This program is particularly beneficial for students seeking music theory and also teach student’s guitar that are home-schooled as well. Childbloom of Colorado Springs provides quality musical education for all ages, from kids to adults..
Drew started studying the guitar in the Childbloom Guitar Program with Dale when he was just 5 years old. He learned the fundamentals needed to play multiple voices as a solo player and playing ensemble pieces through the Childbloom’s curriculum. Drew studied with Dale until he was 18 years old.
But Drew didn't stop there. He caught the musician's bug and continued to use his skills to teach himself the bass guitar, electric guitar, and become familiar with all the gadgets and apparatus that come with it. Drew started teaching with Dale at Childbloom in August of 2024 and has quickly become a great addition to the team, as he can go from the basics of Classical guitar to Rock and Roll. His experience aligns perfectly with those looking for beginning guitar lessons or an extra program for home-schooled children, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded musical education.
Why Childbloom is Special
We Teach Music Through Guitar
If your Child is showing
an interest in Music,
The Childbloom GuitarProgram is the Program for them.
Testimonials
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We have been at Childbloom for over 6 years.
+AMAZING, encouraging people!!!
+Focus on good technique to help students grow and play comfortably for a lifetime (poor technique can lead to strains and injuries)
+Ensemble groups for students to have fun making music with others
+While the Childbloom curriculum focuses on classical guitar repertoire and technique, there are knowledgeable instructors that can help students to expand/transition to other styles and guitars—my teen wanted to learn flamenco techniques and is doing amazing! (Another staff member is really into electric as well as being classically trained.)
The Childbloom Guitar Program of Colorado Springs has been an amazing gift in our teen’s life. My teen has gone from tone deaf, early elementary student who couldn’t tell if his guitar was in or out of tune, to being able to hear that his guitar is in or out of tune and play lovely, challenging pieces
Maria Pierce
April 25th 2025
Maria Pierce
Parent
15-06-2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Our family has been with Childbloom Guitar Center or 7 years. We have been absolutely thrilled with the lessons taught by Dale Miller and his staff.
Dale is attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to teaching children and adults.
Childbloom provides a fun and safe environment for the developing musician. Our family would recommend Childbloomto anyone looking for an affordable teacher, with a dedicated learning environment.
- Underhills
Oct. 9th, 2025
Childbloom is the BEST
- Arlo Underhill, 8 years
Oct. 9th, 2025
The Underhills
Parents
10-06-2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
From the Goodman Family: We have two kiddos enrolled in Childbloom and it has been the best place for them to learn music. The structure is enough to keep them moving, but it is joyful and gentle instruction. They are so encouraging! We love that they have a set program but also are so in tune with our kids needs and interests. The years they are spending at Childbloom will bless them their entire lives with a lifelong skill and love of music.
The Goodman's
Nov. 19th, 2025
The Goodman's
Entrepreneur
20-06-2025
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