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Competitive pricing, hometown service.

We offer lessons in a wide variety of instruments, such as guitar, electric bass, mandolin, piano, and even string, brass, and woodwind instruments. For your convenience, lessons are available every day except on Sundays.

Here is an overview of some of our instructors:

Jeff Issokson (Violin, Viola, Cello)--Jeff has been teaching steadily since 1998 after receiving his B.A. in music performance at Rice University in Houston Texas. His crowning achievements have been his role as concertmaster for both the Mesquite Symphony (Mesquite, TX-1999-2001) and the associate concertmaster for the Mid-Atlantic Symphony (2002-present) Jeff may be reached at (301-580-8776) or by email at: issokson@hotmail.com.

Hale Bushlow (Electric, Acoustic, Classical, and Bass Guitar) Hale has over 35 years experience playing guitar, including 20 years professionally. He teaches all styles including classical, jazz, blues, country, and rock. Using music theory in his lessons, he seeks out new and innovative techniques to help students learn faster. He always challenges students to try new things. Hale also emphasizes correct technique to avoid tendon injuries. Hale may be reached at (202-905-5299), or email him at: hbushlow@earthlink.net

Victor Crisen (Guitar)  Victor is a local musician that has been playing since he was a teenager in the 90's.  He has played in the Jazz Ensemble at the University of Maryland at College Park with instructor Chris Vadala, while taking lessons with jazz guitarist Jerry Kunkel.  Victor has played in several bands, amassing studio and stage experience in many styles.  His projects include alternative rockers The Walk (later named Continuous Play), Blu-Rum 13, funk rockers Original Jones, and currently Afro-Funk Big Band, Chopteeth

Allan Young (Guitar, Electric Bass, Mandolin)--Allan comes from a big band and R&B background, although he is currently playing with well known Baltimore based heavy metal band, Gorman Prophecy. He has several years teaching experience and has successfully prepared several students for different tasks such as musical theater projects and school big bands.

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