Music Lessons

Our award-winning music lessons are taught one-on-one at our studio, conveniently located at 90 Main St. in Warrenton. (Virtual lessons are available upon request.)

Lessons are scheduled in 30-minute weekly sessions with the same instructor at the same time each week. We currently offer lessons Monday–Thursday, 12pm–8pm and Fridays, 12pm-7pm.

Tuition & Fees

$37.50 per half-hour lesson
Billed monthly at the beginning of the month, based on the number of lesson days in that month (most months = 4 weeks, some = 5 weeks)
One-time registration fee for new students: $37.50
All tuition payments are non-refundable

Materials & Instruments
Students are responsible for their own lesson materials, including books and sheet music. All students (except piano students) must have their own instrument to bring to lessons and use for practice at home. Every lesson room is equipped with a digital keyboard.

We Teach: Guitar, Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Mandolin, and Banjo

Our Award Winning Instructors

Dan Mudge

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin/Mandola, Songwriting, Theory, Technique, Improvisation, Performance, Recording

Music has been Dan’s world from the very beginning. It started with piano, but once he picked up the guitar, there was no turning back. Mentored early on by guitarist Rob Hornfeck, Dan was playing and teaching professionally by age 17. Since then he's performed hundreds of shows, recorded on dozens of albums, and even shared stages with artists like Vince Welnick, Tony Levin, and Jefferson Starship. His lessons are fun, engaging, and fueled by his motto, “Practice everyday!”

Outside of teaching, Dan is a big Philadelphia Eagles fan, a lifelong Star Trek enthusiast, and a proud husband and father of three.

Chris Bauer

Violin, Guitar, Piano, Composition/Songwriting, Music Theory, Arranging, Notation

Chris’s musical path started in his childhood kitchen—pots and pans first, then violin in fourth grade. He later added guitar and piano to the mix, eventually earning a Bachelor’s in Music Composition from Shenandoah Conservatory. With experience in orchestras, choirs, and local bands across Maryland and Virginia, Chris believes learning should be fun and interactive—while still building the skills you need to succeed.

Away from the music stand, Chris is a proud dog dad of two, a devoted husband, a tattoo enthusiast, and a lifelong Star Wars fan.

Hayleigh Wilson

Voice, Piano, Music School Audition Prep, Ear Training

Hayleigh has been surrounded by music her whole life. From singing in choirs and opera to performing at Carnegie Hall and even with the Symphony of the Goddesses: Legend of Zelda tour, she’s had some incredible experiences on stage.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from VCU and recently completed her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, combining her love of music with a deep understanding of vocal health. With over six years of teaching experience, Hayleigh makes lessons fun, engaging, and personalized—often using games and creative activities to help her students grow.

David Hale

Bass, Guitar, Composition, Sight Reading, Performance

David’s musical story started with piano lessons and choir, followed by trombone and bassoon. He taught himself guitar at 12 and co-founded a worship team that ignited his love for songwriting and performance. After high school he studied bass at Berklee College of Music, leading ensembles and performing across genres with fellow students. Teaching since 2008, David is easy-going, patient, and passionate about helping students of all levels discover their musical voice.

Angela Thorne

Violin, Viola, Cello

Angela grew up surrounded by string players—her dad played cello for the National Symphony Orchestra, and her siblings play too. She’s freelanced across the DC area in orchestras and chamber groups, and holds both performance and special education degrees from George Mason University. As a former general music teacher and strings instructor, she brings individualized, flexible, and fun lessons rooted in over two decades of experience.

Moriah Abbott

Piano, Voice

Music has been second nature to Moriah since birth—starting with family sing-alongs and the piano. While earning her music degree in voice from Grove City College, she taught voice, founded a vocal performance class, and accompanied choirs, strings, and solo artists. Since 2020 she’s been teaching piano and voice lessons, always aiming to help students grow with positivity, encouragement, and a friendly, nurturing vibe.