Durham, NC
Music Lessons
Private lessons with four teachers, plus recitals, school programs, and hands-on time with 230 instruments from around the world.
Private lessons with four teachers, plus recitals, school programs, and hands-on time with 230 instruments from around the world.
David Stemmle, Rafael Green, Aaron Ford, and Julian Brown teach guitar, bass, drums, voice, songwriting, brass, instrument exploration, and studio recording. Students are matched with the teacher who fits what they want to play.
Meet the teachers
David
Rafael
Aaron
Julian
One-on-one lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. Your teacher meets you where you are and builds from there. Beginners welcome.
A multi-week series where students explore David's collection of 230 instruments, one family per week: brass, strings, percussion, synthesizers, world instruments, and more. Each week is hands-on with instruments from around the world.
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The studio holds recitals twice a year. Occasionally, students take on a special project and perform a full album from start to finish. Past showcases have covered Radiohead's OK Computer, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, and David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust.
Educational music programs for classrooms. We bring instruments and stories into schools, tailored to the age group and curriculum. Reach out to discuss availability and format.
Studio services for singer-songwriters who want a more developed sound. Bring your song in its current state and we can explore it with a wide palette of sounds and styles. Custom packages available.
Hands-on classes covering the fundamentals of music production: beat-making, arrangement, recording, and mixing. Students work with real synthesizers, drum machines, and studio software to develop their own sound.
Every instrument in David's collection is available for appointment play and curiosity rent. If you've ever wondered what a theremin sounds like, or wanted to try a steel pan, this is the place.
All instruments available for appointment play. Get in touch to schedule.
Tell us the instrument, the age of the student, and anything you already know about what you want out of lessons. We'll match you with the right teacher.