Sweetheart Deal

Forget the flowers & chocolates!

Play your sweetheart a song!
And I'll help you do it with
The Valentine's Day Lesson Special!

Build Confidence!

Performing music builds self-esteem and promotes healthy communication. Usually.

Performance Makes Perfect

The Musicians Workshop is a monthly event where musicians can practice the art of performing and share feedback with encouraging peers. It's like 'Toastmasters' for musicians!

Have Fun!

If playing the guitar looks like fun...

it's because it is fun.

Start taking lessons today!

Easier Than You Think

I specialize in teaching beginners by breaking down the fundamentals into small achievable goals.

Getting Frustrated?

It might not be you! A professional setup may remedy a guitar that seems difficult to play.

Give and Take

When you take lessons at Magnolia Guitar,
you can feel good that you're also giving
lessons to a disadvantaged child.

No opting-in and no extra charge!

Guitar Lessons

Are you looking for guitar lessons in Arlington, VA?

I consider myself more than a guitar teacher... I'm a music motivator who specializes in teaching students how to love performing music. Read more...

Guitar setups and repairs are performed by a Galloup School of Lutherie trained repair technician. You'll receive patient and thorough evaluations of your instrument with no hard-sells. All repairs are Satisfaction Guaranteed. Read more...

Guitar Community

Music is a gift that's meant to be shared. I've lived and worked in the Washington, DC metro area for 20 years. That's why I support local music-based organizations Guitars Not Guns and Girls Rock! DC. Read more...

News

Dec 31 – Share your New Year’s Resolution to make a difference in 2012 and you could WIN Blake Mycoskie’s book, “Start Something That Matters.” Read more details here.

Nov 25-28 – Black Friday / Cyber Monday 20% Off Guitar Lessons Sale!

October – Starting in October 2011, for every six lessons a student takes with me, I will donate a new guitar to an underprivileged child so that he or she may take lessons too! I’m calling it “Six for Six.” Read more here!

August 6-7 – NEW STUDIO OPEN HOUSE!

March 17 – Magnolia Guitar can now accept all major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express). You get your receipt automatically emailed to you! And remember Gift Certificates are always available!