Live LESSONS in LEXINGTON, Ky and around the world
Join us locally in our Lexington, Kentucky studio or schedule Zoom lessons for one-on-one guidance from a seasoned musician, tailored to your unique learning pace and goals. Get immediate feedback and hands-on guidance to help you build proper technique and confidence from the start.
WHAT LIVE LESSONS INCLUDE
Focused. Personalized. Effective.
One-on-one lessons offer personalized instruction tailored to your unique learning pace and goals. With real-time interaction and mentorship, each lesson becomes a focused, encouraging experience that accelerates your growth as a musician.
✔ one-on-one, regular mentorship
✔ IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AND CORRECTION
✔ Accountability of regular progress
✔ In-Person or Zoom options available
What People Are Saying
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THESE LESSONS HAVE BEEN GREAT FOR OUR FAMILY. JOHN IS A DOWN-TO-EARTH, FRIENDLY TEACHER WHO GENUINELY CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A GREAT EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT.
DOROTHY
PARENT
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I’ve BEEN TRYING OTHER LESSONS FOR 6 MONTHS, BUT I’VE ALREADY LEARNED MORE IN THESE FIRST TWO WEEKS WITH YOU THAN I EVER HAVE. YOU JUST MAKE IT SO CLEAR AND SIMPLE. THANK YOU!
BIRCH
NEW Student
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YOUR LESSONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW, BUT THEY GO DEEP, TOO. I FEEL MY CONFIDENCE GROWING DAY BY DAY, AND I JUST STARTED LEADING WORSHIP AT MY CHURCH!
KATIE
26 Year old Student
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet John Futch
My name is John Futch. I’ve been playing music for nearly forty years and teaching private and group lessons for over two decades in the Lexington, KY area and beyond. Through this experience, I’ve developed a clear, proven approach to music instruction that helps students grow in skill, confidence, and joy.
FAQs
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We are currently taking students for the following instruments. (Zoom lessons are available for guitar and ukulele only.)
GUITAR (acoustic + electric)
UKULELE
DRUMSET
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We want every student to feel confident and excited to learn from the very start. So we’ll provide a complete experience, where students learn a wide range of skills at a pace that’s just right for them, and with plenty of encouragement along the way. Our lessons are:
COMPLETE. We help each student become a confident and versatile musician, learning and understanding rhythms, chords and scales, improvising, theory, ear-playing, and more. Students will learn not only how to play, but they’ll know why they’re playing what they’re playing. Joy and confidence grows daily as they learn to create, hear, read, and write music.
FOCUSED. We take each student’s current abilities and goals into account, and help them develop through regular accountability and musical mentorship. The lessons are not a scatter-shot of random riffs, song snippets, scale fragments, and whatever else. Instead, students will walk a clear path that takes them from beginner to advanced.
LIFE-ENRICHING. We instill confidence and joy every step of the way. This is not about rote exercises and theory. Instead, learning an instrument will bless your life and the lives of those around you, and our goal is to help each student get the most out of this experience.
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8-year-olds and up are welcome! We’ve found that by age 8, most students have developed:
Hand size and strength to be able to play notes and chords easily.
Longer attention spans that stay engaged and excited to learn for the full 30 minutes.
Reading and listening skills that allow them to get the most out of every lesson.
A lasting desire to learn an instrument.
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Both methods offer unique advantages, and both provide a life-enriching, positive experience…
Our online courses are great for students who want a cost-effective option that doesn’t include travel or potential schedule conflicts. Students learn on their own time, at their own pace, and they can complete lessons whenever and wherever they wish. These online courses are exactly what I teach my in-person students, so it has the same look and feel as a 1-on-1 lesson with me in my personal studio.
Live lessons are great for students who want real-time feedback, accountability, and support. We offer in-person lessons in our Lexington, KY studio, or real-time Zoom lessons wherever you are! These lessons can be tailored to each student’s learning style, providing a highly personalized, uplifting experience. If you’re interested in live in-person or Zoom lessons, scroll down to reach out for current rates and available times, and to schedule your first lesson!
P.S. Did you know you don’t choose between one or the other? A la carte live lessons can be added to the online courses as needed, offering you the best of both worlds.
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For sure! A lot can be accomplished in a 30-minute lesson. Students book single lessons for a variety of reasons:
INTRODUCTION. Some students have decided on online courses, but want at least one live lesson at the beginning, just to make doubly sure that they’re on the right track from the start, or to ask any unique questions they may have about their musical goals.
CHECK IN. Self-taught students will book a live lesson every so often (for example, once a month or once a quarter) just to touch base, get personalized, expert feedback on their playing and progress, or for accountability, encouragement, and support.
HELP. Every musician, even those who are mainly self-taught, need outside guidance from time to time. Sometimes they need help understanding a bit of music theory. Other times, they need help with an advanced technique. Or, sometimes they just feel stuck in their current ways and aren’t sure how to reach the next level. All great reasons to reach out for expert guidance!
SUPPLEMENT. A popular option is to supplement online courses with an occasional live lesson, providing a more complete learning experience.
Reach out below to book your first live lesson!
SNEAK PEAK
WHAT TO EXPECT
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