Within the Spanish Community of Wallingford is a music school, the Escuela Guadalupana de Musica, which provides the study of music to children aged 6 to 17.  The children receive basic music instruction and theory by singing songs in Spanish and learning to play musical instruments appropriate for mariachi music.  There are currently 52 registered students.  The six-year-olds begin by singing traditional Mexican folk music and learning basic rhythm.  At age 7 the children choose one of five instruments to study:  guitar, violin, trumpet, vihuela, or guitarrón.

It is the mission of the school to strengthen the children’s knowledge and appreciation of their heritage through its music and to bring awareness of this culture to the greater community.

The most advanced students are invited to form the Mariachi Academy of Connecticut.