They have worked on four of my guitars - I couldn't be happier, really skilled luthiers. Amazing…read moreselection of gear and the best collection of pedals I've ever seen - it's like a candy store for guitarists. Great staff too! Go by there and check it out...

This is my new favorite music store in the Triangle. They've got an awesome selection of guitars,…read moreall of them are well set-up, and it's a super comfortable environment in which to try out instruments. If you're looking for a guitar in the Triangle, don't buy anything before you check out Twin House.

This is a great little place which has some extremely talented music instructors. Dan Hall is an…read moreamazing drummer and a truly fantastic drum teacher. His teaching style is laid back and always focused on enjoying the journey. My two sons and I have been working with Dan for nearly 2 years ... and I cannot recommend Dan highly enough for anyone, kids or adults, looking for a drum teacher that can take them all the way from lesson #1 to the stage ... or anywhere in between.

From the owner: For over 20 years CMI has offered quality music instruction to members of our community. We tailor…read moreprivate lessons to the needs and interests of each individual, and provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which to learn.

Maurice is a thoughtful and committed guitar teacher. His approach is methodical, patient and…read moreresponsive to the individual skill level of the student. I know because I took lessons with Maurice for almost two years until I moved away from the area, and recommend his personal approach to any guitar player whatever level, if they have the desire to learn how to improve toward mastery the instrument. He is kind and agreeable, not at all weird. He taught from in a studio in a comfy home in Carrboro. As a teacher, he leaves room for the little quirks in everyone's way of handling a guitar, but tries to stamp out bad technique, posture or grip before it becomes ingrained as a habit. Every hand is different, and Maurice will use a physical therapist's instincts to help you find the best way for your fingers to make the chord sound right. When I took lessons with him, I was a 20-year old beginner with a full college course load. I am not an expert player and don't pretend to be, but things Maurice said and taught stuck with me for years after I moved away. He also gives printed exercises that familiarize the student with basic styles of playing (flat-picking, chomping, blues shuffles, staple licks and patterns) Some of these exercises are designed to emphasize an important skill (muting, skipping strings, pull-offs, etc.) and I think others are to give his student a greater vocabulary for the instrument and its history. Most of these exercises he has transcribed himself from the work of master guitar players in his large music library. He has also transcribed, not for note and bend for bend, some of the blistering solos of Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and other guitar gods. If you want someday to be able to play the hooks and solos of masters like Jimi and Duane, rhythm-guitar of Pete Townsend or Jimmy Reed, learn licks, riffs and runs, jazz chords, or learn how to improvise solos, Maurice will be your guide.

From the owner: Maurice attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated with a degree in Music…read moreEducation. He also holds a Fine Arts degree from Alfred University. He has been teaching guitar privately in Carrboro, North Carolina for the last 15 years. Among his accomplishments in music education, Maurice has been the guitar teacher for both the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Chapel Hill Recreation and Parks Department for 15 years, designing the curriculum for both programs. Maurice is licensed to teach in the public school system in North Carolina, working in the Chapel Hill /Carrboro School district on occasion. Maurice performs locally with vocalist Mary Anne Defir-Patterson. His guitar playing blends the range of styles that he has passionately studied; Rock and Roll, Blues, Funk/Soul, Bluegrass, Country, and Jazz. Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana are the guitarists whom Maurice credits as his primary influences. home-1 Studio,

This is one of the best violin shops I've been to. Shay is extremely fair and very talented at…read morehelping people pick out a violin that's right for them at their price point. He also restores old violins and does a fantastic job. My daughter bought one of his restored violins and the sound was incredible, so much better than a violin that she already had. She used it to play in the Enloe orchestra and got complimented on it. I also bought my Coda bow from Shay and the price was very fair. I would definitely go back to him... and probably will be soon to get my bow rehaired.

The sincerity of this small business is refreshing. It's located facing the Main Street of…read moredowntown Pittsboro so you can park anywhere and walk to it in a very short time frame. My son is 11 and joining orchestra for the first time. He was fitted properly for a violin and I felt confident in their hands. Some info: Rental: $25 a month and no contract. Debited or credited automatically each month. It came with violin, bow, chin rest, shoulder rest and a case. Not to mention ALL repairs are covered and tuning. The $25 also includes accidental break insurance. Value: 70% of each monthly fee is stored as credit on your account towards a brand new violin. They said it takes approximately 2 years worth to get one! By that time, my son will be able to know if he is committed to the violin and can get his very own. How awesome

You know those awkward moments when you're starting something new and you don't have a clue how to…read moreproceed? It's a dangerous time, when you can can simultaneously humiliate yourself and bleed your life savings dry. Tar Heel Guitar's Jason Derrick helped me avoid all of that on my latest life-enrichment venture. I am a man, therefore I hate to shop. Purchasing my first mandolin might as well have been like purchasing my first international space station. That is: I have no damn idea what to look for, except that both should be out of this world but easy enough for a chimp to manage. His recommendations were backed with reasoned explanations. In the end, I decided to forgo the mandolin and work on my grandfather's banjo, an instrument not touched for decades. Jason led me to the right local gentleman for the job of sprucing it up. Loose knobs and bridge fixed, it was time to play! I had two lessons with Jason. He was hospitable working out of his home studio, and had a plan for me, as well as homework assignments prepared. Money's worth, no doubt. If only I was a better student! Too many life distractions prevented me from returning, and I've since moved from the area. However, I am 100% confident that when I return to learning, I'll know exactly where to place my hands, how to hold a pick, how to strum, how to tune, and a few other essential beginner skills to perfect. All that in two lessons and some freebie time to get my banjo up to snuff. Folks young and old looking to learn, you'll go right by having lessons at Tar Heel Guitar.

After not playing guitar for many years but wanting to get back into taking lessons, I started…read moreexploring instructors in the Chapel Hill area; Jason was highly recommended to me from a friend and fellow guitar player and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. Some of the features that stand out for me include: - Individualized instruction: Jason tailors the lessons for my personal goals and musical interests, including playing style, songs to learn, application of musical theory, etc. - Diversity of instructional content (e.g., guitar fundamentals, playing technique, music theory, songwriting, and more): I was seeking a well-rounded learning experience; Jason has tailored my learning plan accordingly so that I can learn everything from strumming and picking technique to complex concepts in music theory. - Flexibility - As an adult learner getting back into guitar lessons, being able to find a schedule that worked for me was incredibly important! Finally, Jason has an enthusiasm for music (and more importantly, for teaching music) that is encouraging and fun, making his lessons something that I look forward to every week. For these and many other reasons, I highly recommend Tar Heel Guitar Instruction.

My 13 year old daughter doesn't love much, but she loves Kathleen. Kathleen has taught her many…read morevaluable breathing and voice skills and given her "homework" to practice between lessons to strengthen her voice, but more importantly, she has given my daughter a warm and welcoming place where she really feels confident and comfortable and will willingly accept Kathleen's expert advice. Kathleen has helped her grow as a performer and also as a person. She's worth every penny.

My son (age 6) began piano lessons with Kathleen this past summer. We were AMAZED that he learned a…read moresong during the very first lesson. Since then his skills have grown by leaps and bounds. He truly enjoys the lessons and Kathleen is just a superb teacher all around. He loves her!

My son has been in piano lessons with Mr. Panos Messis for many many years in Chapel Hill Music…read moreSchool. He enjoyed his piano lessons very much and gradually playing as joy. we can see the big improvement in his skills as well. Thanks very much for Mr. panos great teaching. Really Appreciate the opportunity this music school offered to my kid. Thanks!

I did about two years of lessons with Panos Messis at CHSMA and learned tons about music theory and…read morehow to be a properly trained pianist after playing on my own for a while. Panos was extremely helpful in keeping me on track with my goals and supportive the entire time. I felt odd as an older person taking lessons but Panos didn't struggle at all to switch between giving his lessons to elementary school kids and myself back to back. He is a professional, a fantastic instructor, and a wonderful pianist. CHSMA staff were also easy to deal with and helped me get on my way.