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.

Hannah Paulus

Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin

City: Seattle

Hannah is an experienced musician and teacher focused mainly on cello, beginner strings, and beginner piano. She started playing cello at age six and was quickly drawn to the low frequencies and human vocal range of the instrument.

She began taking private cello lessons with Cathy Allen in El Cerrito, CA ...

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Lin Harrison

Instrument(s): Voice

City: Atlanta

Lin Harrison is a servant-artist who believes musical expression (especially singing) can be a catalyst for transformation in the lives of individuals and communities. The creative arts played a pivotal role in his life beginning in high school through participation in band, chorus and drama. He went on to re...

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Cheryl Kerrick

Instrument(s): Piano, Singing, Voice

Cheryl Coutinho is a Washington, D.C. based voice and piano instructor originally from Poole, England. She moved to the U.S. in 2015 to be with her husband and is actively teaching and performing in the area. Cheryl specializes in opera performance and is a soprano who has performed in a number of productio...

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Ashley Santore

Instrument(s): Viola, Violin

Ashley Santore is a Violist and Private Strings Teacher in the DMV area. She is passionate about sharing her love for music with students of all ages and believes learning to play an instrument is one of the best ways to foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Ashley is originally from California wher...

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Dan Sebastian

Instrument(s): Brass, Trombone, Tuba

Dan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He credits his time at Baylor University for teaching him the value of a supportive and nurturing environment balanced with hard work and dedication. Dan has had the unique opportunity to be able to study with ...

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Carol Anne Bosco

Instrument(s): Cello, Piano

Drawing influence from all kinds of music, DC-based cellist Carol Anne Bosco plays with a style that is eclectic and diverse.

As a classical player, she has performed in professional, school, and festival orchestras including the McLean Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, the University of Maryland...

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Alyssa Primeau

Instrument(s): Flute

Michigan native Alyssa Primeau is a Flute and Piccolo player in the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC and a music educator who teaches Flute, Piccolo, and Piano to students of all ages. Prior to joining the Navy Band, Alyssa was the Flute Fellow in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. She has also perform...

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Iwona Augustyn

Instrument(s): Piano, Violin

City: Houston

A native from Poland, violinist Iwona Augustyn is a versatile performer and experienced pedagogue. As a performer, Ms. Augustyn has won several international competitions, the 1st Prize on 26th Young Musician International Competition “Citta di Barletta”(05/2016) and 2nd Prize on 19th General Competition ...

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Lucian Williams

Instrument(s): Banjo, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice

Lucian is a solo entertainer with an unusually wide ranging repertoire because of his versatility on guitar, piano, and vocals. Being an accomplished arranger with a vast library of charts, also allows him to lead a ten piece orchestra as competently as a trio or quartet.

Taking private lessons from Georg...

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Cody Rone

Instrument(s): Euphonium, Piano, Tuba

City: Dallas

Cody Rone is an experienced and enthusiastic music educator specializing in brass and piano. Despite earning a Master's degree in History in 2020 from the University of Texas at Arlington, he has actually spent over a decade teaching high school music, having started in 2013 working with Marcus High School, a...

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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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