Transforming Ordinary
Music into
Extraordinary Experiences
The Mountaintop Music Institute is a premier extra-curricular music school that focuses on musical training and performance and is designed for young musicians ages 15-18. Our program gathers serious and dedicated young musicians from all over Utah and puts them into bands, specializing in contemporary styles of music such as Jazz, Pop, and Rock. Each location has bands that focus on teaching young musicians life skills through music and performance. Some of these skills include accountability, preparedness, reliability, hard work and more.
We take ordinary young musicians, and create an extraordinary experience. We focus on getting our kids out into the public, and create a real life experience. Whether looking to develop the skills needed for a music career, or developing other expertise, the Mountaintop Music Institute is sure to help any young person succeed not only in their teen years, but for life.


Audition Process
Joining the Institute is simple and straightforward. Complete the online application form, select your preferred band type, and pay the audition fee. The audition fee applies towards your first month of tuition if accepted into a band. If a musician is not accepted, the audition fee will be refunded. Refunds will not be issued for no shows or cancellations.
About the Founder
Jaden Bueno
CEO and Executive Producer
Jaden Bueno is a passionate musician and educator based in Saratoga Springs, Utah. He began his musical journey at the age of 8 with the piano and started playing the trumpet in 7th grade. Jaden's dedication to the trumpet quickly led him to perform with top musicians throughout junior high, high school, and college.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Trumpet Performance from Utah Valley University in 2021. Throughout his career, Jaden has had the privilege of performing with renowned artists and bands, including members of Toto, Journey, Tower of Power, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, and the Dave Matthews Band. He has also collaborated with various local bands across Utah, such as the Groove Merchants, Timpanogos Big Band, and the Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra.
For the past 10 years, Jaden has directed and produced bands for young musicians aged 12-18, leading diverse groups to win several prestigious Downbeat Awards. His energetic and engaging approach has helped many young artists not only achieve their musical goals but grow in their personal lives.
When he's not immersed in music, Jaden enjoys spending quality time with his wife and family, exploring the outdoors, watching Star Wars, and relaxing in the hot tub.
