Meet Our Music Teachers
At Lessons In Your Home, we are proud to offer expert instruction to budding musicians across the nation. Our highly skilled music teachers specialize in nurturing young talent, providing lessons that are tailored to each child’s unique learning style and interests. Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to enhance their skills, our instructors are passionate about creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. With us, your child’s musical journey is in expert hands, ensuring they not only learn, but also love every step along the way.
Oswald Backus
Oswald Prentiss Backus V is a highly accomplished Double Bassist and multi-instrumental specialist renowned for his outstanding musical performances and impressive collaborations. As a Music Education specialist, he teaches all Strings, Piano, Guitar, and Woodwinds / Brass and actively serves K-12 school mus...
Read MoreKelly Khaliunaa Badrahk
City: Washington, DC
Khaliunaa (Kelly) Badrahk is an accomplished pianist and piano teacher. From international competitions and over 16 years of teaching experience, she has honed a holistic approach to piano instruction for beginning and early advanced students of different ages.
Khaliunaa started taking private piano lesso...
Brandon Bailey
City: Orlando
Brandon Bailey is a talented musician and teacher from Orlando, Florida. He both performs on French horn and trumpet and has been teaching both instruments since 2015. His love for music started in as a child when he first picked up a trumpet and later added the French horn. In high school he attended a fine ...
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Celeste is a Dallas-based teacher of violin and viola. She began her lifelong music journey at the age of 8 by taking piano lessons, and then began learning the violin at age 10. Since then, she has poured her heart into performing solo and in orchestras on the violin, and she recently fell in love with teach...
Read MoreArthur Baisch
City: Washington, DC
Arthur Riley Baisch is a professional music educator who specializes in Trumpet, Piano, beginner Voice, and Music Theory. In addition to his instrumental offerings, he is also a young beginner specialist with Lessons In Your Home and works with Little Music Makers students. He is based in Northern Virginia....
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Ashley's love of music began at an early age. She first began playing the saxophone at age 11, followed by the piano and later flute and clarinet in high school. During her high school years she received many honors and recognitions for her musical abilities, including six outstanding soloist awards from vari...
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Lisa Anita Baker, a jazz guitar luminary, was destined for musical greatness from the outset. Born and raised on the sun-drenched West Coast, Lisa's musical journey was heavily shaped by her family roots. Her mother, a jazz pianist, introduced her early to the enchanting world of jazz, sparking a lifelong pas...
Read MoreNicholas Baker
City: Kansas City
Drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Nicholas Baker, from Kansas City, has been playing and studying music since 1993 and teaching since 2005. Comfortable in many genres including rock, jazz, classical, Latin and Arabic music, he has toured nationally and internationally with Iraqi oud player, Rahim AlHaj, an...
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Comics and movies inspired Johnny to pick up the bass guitar at the age of 12. Punk rock sparked his interest in music, and consistent bass lessons and admission to his middle school jazz band helped him develop a love for all styles of music. He performed in jazz bands throughout all of grade school, also ...
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Celine cannot imagine her life without a piano! Since she was born, she was fascinated watching her older sister tickle the ivories and couldn't wait for her first lesson at age 6 in the tiny island of Guam where she spent her childhood playing at the beach, listening to her parents' vinyl records, and learni...
Read MoreWhy Parents Trust Our In-Home Music Teachers
Your child’s safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every teacher with Lessons In Your Home completes a comprehensive background check before teaching their first lesson and we look for instructors who bring both strong musical qualifications and a genuine dedication to helping students grow. Most of our teachers hold a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited university or have equivalent professional experience.
After joining our team, teachers complete orientation, continue professional development, and are supported by a local Director of Operations. This ensures every family receives consistent, high-quality instruction from a trusted educator who makes music a safe, encouraging, and joyful part of home life.
FAQs About Finding the Right Music Teacher Near Me
How do you choose your music teachers?
Every teacher passes a background check through Accurate Background and meets our professional standards. Most have a bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience, complete orientation, and receive ongoing training with support from a local Director of Operations.
What age can my child start music lessons?
Many children are ready between the ages of 5 and 7, but some show interest earlier. We look at attention span, motor skills, and enthusiasm to help you decide the right time to begin.
Can I switch teachers if my child needs a different fit?
Yes. If your child is not connecting with their teacher, we will arrange for another instructor from our staff.
How do in-home music lessons work?
Your teacher arrives at your home on a set schedule, brings any necessary materials, and customizes lessons to your child’s level and goals.
My child is shy. Can you help them feel comfortable?
Yes! Our teachers know how to build trust and make lessons enjoyable so students can feel confident from the start.
What do I need for the first lesson?
A quiet space for learning, the instrument your child will use, and a music stand if available. Your teacher will bring lesson materials and guide you through setup.
Connect with Trusted Music Teachers in Your Area Today
The right teacher can help your child discover the joy of making music. Let us connect you with a music teacher near me who will nurture their skills, encourage their progress, and make lessons an enjoyable part of your week.
