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,

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!

Carrina comes to our house once a week and gives each of our daughters a 30 minute voice lesson. In…read moreaddition to singing, they are also learning theory and terminology at the piano. She is very knowledgeable and creates a perfect blend of fun and classical music theory. I would recommend her to anyone!

My teen has been working with Carrina, both in person, and online, for about a year and I have been…read moreso impressed with his growth. Carrina is skilled, kind, and clear in her instruction and we have seen so much growth in his voice control, ability to apply a variety of skills for different pieces, and confidence. One of our priorities was to find a teacher that could help him learn how to train his voice properly, without injuring himself and we are very happy. I highly recommend Carrina.