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.

Laura Dowding

For Laura Dowding, teaching lessons combines two of her favorite things in life; music and working with kids! Formally studying piano since the age of 4 she also received training on voice, saxophone, violin, and guitar. After high school Laura went on to study music composition at Northwestern College in Mi...

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Joshua Drake

Joshua Drake

Josh Drake is a NoVA based Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice instructor who has a life-long passion for music. Starting at the age of six, Josh began taking music lessons and graduated to formal piano study at age eight! He continued playing piano throughout high school and then began teaching himself guita...

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Regi Drake

Regi Drake

Regi Drake is a touring/session guitarist, producer, and band mate based in Seattle, Washington. He has been a part of 7 tours nationally and internationally, playing with artists such as Alice Merton, Alex Wiley, Lofts, OMEN, and more. Regi has performed in venues and festivals such as Red Rocks Amphitheater...

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Natalie Draper

Dr. Natalie Draper is a piano, composition, music theory, and voice instructor based in the greater metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. She actively works with students from young beginners through adults and utilizes a traditional approach rooted in expression and positive reinforcement to share the love o...

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Mary Drayer

City: Dallas

Mary Drayer

With a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from TCU, a Bachelor of Music in Education from SMU and a Texas State Lifetime All Level Music Certification, Mary Drayer has sung in the Dallas Opera, Ft. Worth Opera, Lyric Opera of Dallas, Deep Ellum Opera Theatre, Dallas Symphony, Ft. Worth Symphony, Garland Su...

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Nancy Drennan

City: Dallas

Nancy Drennan

Nancy Drennan is a pianist, songwriter, DJ, producer, and recording engineer who has been playing piano since the age of 7. Currently residing in Denton, Texas, she holds her Bachelors in Music from the esteemed University of North Texas with a concentration in classical piano, having studied under the likes...

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Seth Drewien

City: Seattle

Seth Drewien

Seth Drewien has learned a great deal by ear, but has also taken formal lessons and always did music in school. He got an AA from Shoreline Community College and has done a variety of trades and jobs, but always is most focused on music. Tutoring Algebra in Adult Basic Education at SCC gave him his tutor min...

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Bethany Driggers

Bethany is a dedicated music educator who’s passionate about helping students grow and reach their full potential through music. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, she earned her degree in Music Education from the University of South Alabama, where she studied with Jodi Wood. In 2024, she completed her Master...

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Lily Duane

Lily was raised in central New Jersey and began playing piano at the age of 5. She grew up playing classical pieces in private lessons. She later went on to learn guitar at age 10, violin, viola, and cello at age 12, and drums at age 15.

During high school, Lily won several awards for her musical abilitie...

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Philip Dubitsky

Philip Dubitsky was born in Oklahoma and grew up around the Washington DC area. His passion for music was apparent well before he picked up his first musical instrument and it is this passion that he looks to foster in his students. At age ten Philip started playing the trumpet and then at age fourteen he p...

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Why 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.