Frequently Asked Questions

Strings (violin, viola, cello), guitar (classical, acoustic, electric, jazz, bass), piano and keyboards (acoustic piano, jazz & blues piano, digital keyboards, arranger keyboards, synthesizers), voice, drums, saxophone, flute, music theory, ear training, songwriting, and improvisation. See our full instrument list for details on each program.

We teach students ages 5 and up. We work with elementary-school beginners, middle and high school orchestra players, advanced students preparing for college music programs, and adult learners returning to music after years away.

Our studio is based in the Suwanee/Cumming area, GA. We serve students from across North Metro Atlanta — Forsyth County, North Fulton (Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell), and Gwinnett (Duluth, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Buford, Sugar Hill). See Communities & Schools We Serve for the full coverage area.

Yes. We work with students preparing for placement and chair-test auditions at Lambert High School, Northview, South Forsyth, North Forsyth, West Forsyth, and other middle and high schools across Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. The curriculum aligns with the audition format and repertoire used at each school.

Yes. Our audition preparation program supports students working toward Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO), Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO), Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Festival Academy, Main Street Symphony, GMEA District Honor Orchestra, and All-State auditions. We work backward from the audition date with required scales, excerpts, sight-reading at tempo, and mock auditions.

Yes. Advanced students aiming for college music programs receive coaching on pre-screen recording technique, audition repertoire selection, and theory placement-exam preparation. Common destinations include the University of Georgia (Hugh Hodgson School of Music), Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Emory, and conservatory programs nationwide.

Yes. Our music theory and ear training programs cover the AP Music Theory curriculum and college placement-exam topics: scales, intervals, chord construction, harmony, voice-leading, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation. Students preparing for university music programs often take theory and ear training in parallel with their primary instrument.

30 minutes for younger beginners, 45 or 60 minutes for most other students. Length is recommended based on age, attention span, and the demands of the program. We adjust as students progress.

Every student begins with a private evaluation lesson. Many programs offer group ensembles, bands, and orchestral experience after the evaluation — see the individual instrument pages for which programs include a group component.

Yes. A large portion of our students start with no prior music background. Beginners are matched with instructors who specialize in foundational technique and learning-to-learn skills.

For most instruments, yes — daily practice between lessons is essential. We can advise on what to buy or rent at any budget, and recommend reputable local rental sources. For piano students without a piano at home, a 61+ key touch-sensitive keyboard with a sustain pedal is a common starting point.

Fill out the inquiry form on our homepage or call us. We schedule an evaluation lesson, match you with the right instructor for your goals, and you start weekly lessons from there.

Private lessons with a working musician are fundamentally different from a course or an app. The instructor watches your hands, hears your tone in real time, adjusts repertoire to your specific gaps, and corrects technique before bad habits set in. Apps and courses can supplement learning but can't replace direct feedback on the instrument.