The desmond-Wheeler Philosophy:

it’s never too early or too late to begin music lessons

(pssst… start for FREE below!)

we specialize in:

  • Electric or Acoustic. Learn to play lead, rhythm, or write songs.

  • A contemporary approach to learning how to sing with passion, versatility, and accuracy.

  • Electric bass. Learn classic basslines in R&B and Rock, and/or learn to play over Jazz standards.

  • Learn the process of creating your own songs or learn how to improve your songwriting skills.

We teach all ages and skill levels!

All of our lesson plans are crafted individually to cater to students’ learning styles, interests, and goals.

Nondiscrimination policy

We are committed to a learning environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.

FAQs

  • Despite the wide misconception that music is a “gift”, we firmly believe in the idea that anyone can learn to play music. Yes, singing included!

    Just like any other skill, music requires time and practice, but when presented with the right tools and instruction, you’ll be reaching your goals in no time. Whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced, we will lay out a routine for each of our students that will guarantee success if followed.

  • We have spent the past few years developing a curriculum that makes music accessible and exciting. Your lessons will, first and foremost, show you just how fun and expressive music can be!

    We do NOT use method books. Instead, we personally transcribe all of our students’ learning materials. This allows us to customize lesson plans and use music our students are actually interested in to teach them the their instrument. This creates a more personal connection to the music lessons, and is proven to be more motivating when it comes to consistent practice.

    Our methods are catered toward building a solid musical foundation in rhythm, melody, and harmony that can be used across the entire field, whether you’re playing, singing, writing, or producing. We are flexible with these methods and will adjust our approach based on students’ interests and styles of learning.

  • We will teach you how to play what you hear, read what you play, improvise and do it all with passion.

    In addition, we can teach you: 

    • The ins-and-outs of playing with a band 

    • How to begin songwriting and further develop the craft 

    • How to set up and run a basic home studio that you can use to practice and record at your leisure

    • How develop your resumé and portfolio as an artist and apply for gigs

    • How to listen (and we mean really listen)

  • We offer 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons.

    We recommend no more than 30 minutes for children under 12 years old.

  • Results vary based on experience and the amount of practice you put into your instrument. But in general, consistent daily practice will mean faster progress! We will craft a customized routine that addresses fundamental issues to help you see real, long-lasting results if done on a daily basis.

  • Please see our Pricing page for details!

  • No! We operate on a per-lesson basis. But we do hope you’ll stay because you love the lessons!

  • We accept cash, check, Venmo, or CashApp payments.

  • No instrument? No problem! We have all of the necessary equipment to help you get started.

    However, if you decide to stay, you’ll need to practice at home! We can also help you choose the best instrument within your budget if you decide to continue and purchase your own.

“Aaron is the best guitar teacher I’ve had. His material was concise and easy to understand.”

Evan L.

“Lessons with Emily have been so much fun and I have learned SO MUCH from her!”

Ilana M.