Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children

06/20/2026

Thank you to Phoenix New Times for spotlighting Make Music Phoenix! 🎶

On Sunday, June 21, Phoenix will come alive with 70+ free music experiences at 20+ venues across the Valley. From live performances and drum circles to instrument petting zoos, workshops, dance classes, and hands-on music-making, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Start your day at Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children with our Kickoff Celebration: 30 Years of Music from 9 a.m. to noon, then explore free musical adventures happening throughout the city.

Read the article and plan your experience: [https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/make-music-phoenix-2026-festival-40675388/]

Make Music Phoenix invites people of all ages and skill levels to explore and experience music.
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/make-music-phoenix-2026-festival-40675388/

06/20/2026

Make Music Day, Sunday, June 21!
Fushicho Daiko will be offering free 30 minute Taiko classes for all ages, 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00 pm at our downtown dojo
925 Grand Avenue, Phoenix 85007.
Pass it on and see you there!

Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children
Make Music Phoenix
Make Music Day

06/20/2026

Thank you, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, for helping spread the word about Make Music Phoenix! 🎶

We're so grateful for your support as we celebrate 30 years of breaking down barriers to music education and invite our community to experience the joy of making music together.

We can't wait to welcome families, musicians, and music lovers from across the Valley this Sunday, June 21, for a day filled with free performances, workshops, and hands-on musical experiences.

See you at Make Music Phoenix! 💙 RosiesHouse.org/events

From drumming and opera to instrument petting zoos and musical train rides, Make Music Phoenix returns June 21 with a day of free experiences designed to un ...

06/20/2026

Phoenix is about to become one big stage! 🎶

Thank you to Phoenix New Times for highlighting Make Music Phoenix, a free, citywide celebration of music happening Sunday, June 21.

Explore 70+ music experiences at 20+ venues across the Valley, from live performances and drum circles to instrument petting zoos, workshops, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Read the article and start planning your musical adventure: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/make-music-phoenix-2026-festival-40675388/

📍MakeMusicPhoenix.org

Make Music Phoenix invites people of all ages and skill levels to explore and experience music.

06/18/2026

🥁 Shoutout to RBI (Rhythm Band Instruments) for showing up BIG for Music Phoenix and Rosie's House!
Thanks to their donation of Boomwhackers, Rhythm Sticks, and Egg Shakers, we've got two ways to celebrate June 21: join our Rhythm Party at Rosie's House from 9 AM–12 PM, or head to the Arizona Center for a Percussion Party. After the day wraps, these instruments go directly to our youngest musicians in our Early Childhood Music Program.
Thank you, RBI — your generosity keeps playing long after June 21.

06/18/2026

🌸 Flowerpots. Bowls. Mallets. Music.

Thanks to our instrument sponsor Vic Firth, we're part of the national project at Make Music Phoenix, making music with the things around us.

Bring a bowl or flowerpot to Xico Inc - Latin & Native American Arts Organization at the Arizona Center on June 21 from 12–12:30 PM. We'll have mallets courtesy of Vic Firth and pots from our friends at Dig It Gardens.

Rosie's House is leading the fun — come make some noise with us! Make Music Day

06/18/2026

🎵 Big thanks to our instrument sponsor for making this possible!

On June 21, join us at Xico at the Arizona Center from 1–2 PM for a Harmonica Performance & Workshop featuring Phoenix's acclaimed harmonica artist Julian G. Davis (Julian Davis)— part of Make Music Phoenix. Learn to play, take your harmonica home, and leave with a new skill. This one's free and open to everyone.

🎶 See you there! Make Music Day

06/18/2026

📺 Rosie's House CEO Becky Bell Ballard joined Tram Mai on 12News to talk about Make Music Phoenix — the free citywide celebration happening THIS Sunday, June 21!

The conversation covers the impact of free music education, the power of community partnerships, and how Phoenix is joining thousands of cities around the world for National Make Music Day.

Watch a preview of the segment and then come join us at Rosie's House: 30 Years of Music Kickoff Celebration from 9 AM to Noon. Free breakfast, free passes, Kids DJ Workshop with , face painting, balloon twisting, drum circles, instrument crafts, live performances, and giveaways. Free and open to everyone!

See the full lineup at makemusicphoenix.org or rosieshouse.org/makemusic

Tag a friend who needs to see this! 👇

06/17/2026

Phoenix, this one's for you. 🎶

We're kicking off Make Music Phoenix right here at home!

Join us Sunday, June 21 from 9 AM–12 PM for a free, all-ages festival at our downtown campus. Live mariachi by Mariachi Hermanas del Corazon. Drum circles. Open mic. A Kid DJ Workshop by Joseph Mercado. Face painting. Balloon twisting. Free breakfast and free Valley Metro day passes so you can explore music all over the city.

🎟️ Free. No tickets needed. Everyone welcome.

Tag someone you want to bring! 👇

Make Music Day

06/17/2026

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