Music Lessons That Make Sense for Atlanta Families

A more personal way to learn music

Atlanta has one of the most active music scenes in the country, from the world-class Atlanta Symphony to the independent studios in East Atlanta, Decatur, and Buckhead. Music is woven into the city’s identity in a way that most places can only aspire to.

That same energy is what our Atlanta teachers bring into your living room. Many of them grew up here, studied at Georgia State, Kennesaw State, or Spelman, and have performed at local venues before turning their focus to teaching. They’re musicians who live in this city, who know what it means to learn something the right way, and who genuinely enjoy working with kids.

What makes in-home lessons work in a city like Atlanta, where traffic is a real consideration, and schedules are full, is that your child doesn’t lose 30 minutes in the car before they even sit down to play. They’re already home. They’re already comfortable. The teacher arrives, and they get right to it.

Lessons In Your Home has been placing teachers in Atlanta homes since 1997. Over those years, the city has changed a lot. The way a good teacher builds a relationship with a student hasn’t.

Lessons in Your Home Video Transcribed

You know it’s time to get the children started with in-home private music lessons. Maybe the lessons are for you, how about the whole family? You’re smart enough to know that music lessons are important but what about finding a teacher? Do you call a music store? Will their teacher be right for you? Then there’s the getting there; the traffic, hauling the kids back and forth, what about dinner? Yeah – Right! Like that’s going to happen. You don’t need lessons with just any ol’ teacher, especially a task master, intimidating, practice demanding monster that bores students. What you’re looking for is an engaged, fun, well-educated, motivational, big smiling and super excited personality that loves teaching Music. A teacher who makes lessons fun. You already know what you need. You need Lessons in Your Home-the music teachers who come to your home or school to teach fun, private music lessons. Their teachers constantly think of great ways to motivate every student. They turn students into dazzling musicians ready to break out a song and share their talents with the world. Now you’re saying “Hey, this could work” Lessons in your Home teaches piano, Atlanta, voice, violin, in fact they teach every music instrument you could think of. Getting started is as easy as 1,2,3. 

  1. Give Lessons in your home a call or email
  2. They’ll ask important questions about each student ensuring a teacher that’s best for you 
  3. Schedule and start your lessons. What are you waiting for? Start Lessons now with Lessons in Your Home!

Instruments Offered in Atlanta

Not sure which instrument is right? Our guide to choosing a first instrument is a good place to start.

Meet Our Atlanta Music Teachers

Every Atlanta teacher on our roster has been interviewed, background checked, and carefully selected. Along with strong musical training and teaching ability, they bring the kind of presence that helps students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.

Leigh Toltz

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Denver

At the age of 14, Leigh began her singing career in musical theater through local community theater in Denver, Colorado. She channeled her passion and years of performing experience to earn a Master’s of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy at New York University. There, she began her teachi...

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Cybil Bonhomme

Instrument(s): Piano, Violin

Cybil Bonhomme was born and raised in Miami, FL. She started playing the piano at the age of four and was a concert pianist for 15 years. She won 1st place (at her very first piano competition) at the age of five at the Youth Fair performing Sonatina in F by Beethoven. She competed both regionally and nati...

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Nathaniel Wolff

Instrument(s): Oboe, Piano, Woodwinds

Nathaniel Wolff is a DMV based oboist, piano instructor, and music educator who believes in music’s ability to create human connection and build community. He is currently the oboist for the wind quintet IGNIS, an ensemble dedicated to unlocking the expressive potential of the wind quintet by embracing and ...

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Samantha Long

Instrument(s): Piano, Saxophone, Voice

City: Houston

Samantha Long is a promising young soprano who enjoys a growing career performing on the stage, with a wide range of repertoire from throughout the opera and musical theater canon. A passionate performer, she “has a soprano, full of color and shine” (David Fox, parterre.com), and has engaged audiences in ...

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Joshua Long

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano

Joshua Long started studying the piano at age 10 when his mother signed him up for his first lesson. Born in Baltimore, Md to the son of a guitar-playing preacher, music has always been in his blood. Joshua went on to learn guitar once he moved on to high school. He continued his studies on both instruments e...

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Leanne Lusko

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano, Voice

City: Seattle

Since Leanne was 3 years old she had a passion and a knack for music and rhythm. She took classical violin lessons at 4, piano at 5 and decided piano was her instrument from then on. As a young piano student, Leanne learned to sight read quickly and she naturally excelled at transposing the piano repertoire b...

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Seth Durbin

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Orlando

Seth Durbin received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Music Education from Elmhurst College in 2015. Coming from a family of musicians, educators, and performers, Seth’s passion for teaching came as no surprise. Seth was also fortunate to have mentors throughout high school and college who saw his love for mus...

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Micah Tappe

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano

City: Orlando

Micah Tappe, an accomplished musician, has been studying piano, guitar, and voice for many years. He currently writes and records his own, all-original music and plays numerous venues in and around the central Florida area.

Being classically trained on piano since the age of 3, singing since the age of 5, ...

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Matthew Posey

Instrument(s): Drums

City: Dallas

Drummer and Drum teacher Matthew Posey was born and raised in Dallas, TX. He fell in love with drumming and music at a young age and never looked back.

Matthew studied drums with Ted Kennedy and Rich Santiago . He was the core drummer at Redemption Christian Center in Arlington, TX. He was an integral par...

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Liliana Burke

Instrument(s): Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone

City: Dallas

Lili is a renowned multi-instrumentalist and teacher based in Dallas, TX who specializes in piano and woodwinds. From a young age, Lili has been passionate about all music. She grew up listening to the greats, such as Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman. She grew up in a small town in rural Pennsylvania, and, aft...

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When you call Lessons In Your Home…

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After answering any questions you might have, we’ll pair you with a local teacher that best matches your age, schedule, skill level, and goals.

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… and then we’ll schedule your first month of lessons!

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First Lesson Guarantee — If you don’t LOVE your first lesson we can pair you with a teacher that better fits your situation. Or you can even cancel and pay us nothing.

What Families Say About Us

What Makes the Difference

Good music lessons are shaped by more than the instrument being taught. The teacher, the setting, and the way lessons fit into family life all matter.

🏠 Lessons come to you

No extra drive, no waiting room, and no trying to fit one more stop into the day. Lessons happen at home, where many students feel more at ease and more ready to learn.

🤝 Teachers who know your child

Lessons In Your Home matches teachers based on personality, learning style, and goals, not only instrument and availability. The same teacher returns each week, giving your child the consistency that helps trust and progress grow over time.

🎓 Skilled, experienced instructors

Our teachers have a degree in music or strong professional experience in the music community. Just as important, they know how to teach in a way that feels thoughtful, encouraging, and personal to each student.

🛡️ Background-checked teachers

Every teacher completes a full background check before teaching in a family’s home. We know how much trust that takes, and we treat it with care.

📅 Flexible scheduling for real family life

Lessons are available from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week. Family schedules change, and we work hard to make lessons fit into the week in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.

🎪 Recitals at no extra cost

Students are invited to perform in recitals organized by Lessons In Your Home at no additional cost. These performances give students something meaningful to work toward and a chance to feel proud of their progress.

What Atlanta Parents Ask Us

How does Lessons In Your Home work in Atlanta? 

You call or contact us, we learn about your child’s age, goals, and schedule, and we match them with a local Atlanta teacher. That teacher comes to your home or has lessons online.No commuting required. Lessons happen on your schedule, 9am–9pm, seven days a week.

Do you offer online music lessons in Atlanta, too?

Yes. Families can choose in-home lessons, online lessons, or talk with the team about which format makes the most sense for their situation.

How are your teachers chosen?

Lessons in Your Home teachers are recruited from music schools, universities, conservatories, and referrals. They go through interviews, training, and background checks before teaching students.

Can you help if my child is shy or unsure?

Yes. A large part of strong teaching is noticing how each student responds and helping them build comfort over time. Lessons in Your Home is built around that more personal approach.

What instruments do you teach in Atlanta?

Lessons in Your Home offers piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, orchestra instruments, and more, depending on teacher availability in your area.

What if our schedule changes during the year?

Schedule changes do come up, and Lessons in Your Home works with families to adjust lesson day and time when possible.

Do you offer a trial lesson?

Lessons in Your Home offers a first-lesson process that allows families to begin and then decide whether to continue, with specific billing and refund details outlined by the school.

More Than Music Lessons

Great teachers do more than teach notes and rhythms. They encourage, adapt, listen, and connect with students in a way that makes learning feel personal, comfortable, and lasting.

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