Guitar, Ukulele & Bass Lessons in Cedar Park, TX
Our Approach to Guitar, Ukulele & Bass Lessons at Velocity Music Academy
Our guitar instructors teach rock, blues, metal, country, and classical styles. The guitar and ukulele are some of the most versatile instruments. They show up in the classical concert hall, commercial pop music, rock, and folk music all around the world. With such a diverse set of applications, it’s not surprising that approaches to teaching and learning guitar vary widely. Our approaches do, too, depending on the student’s goals. That said, here’s a basic outline of our approach.
Velocity Music Academy offers private and pairs lessons in guitar for students of all ages and all abilities! Our guitar teachers hold university degrees in music and can offer lessons in our studio, in your home, or online. If you or your child is looking for guitar, ukulele, or bass lessons in the Cedar Park area, we are here to serve you.
Our Approach to Guitar, Ukulele & Bass
GET STARTED01 Guitar Lessons Should Be Fun!
We all know the feeling: you hear your favorite song come on and you can’t resist the urge to play along on your air guitar! Here at Velocity Music Academy, we can help you convert your musical fantasies into reality – while preserving that irresistible sense of joy you feel when playing along. We want each of our students to LOVE their musical experience with us!
02 We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your ultimate goals, our teachers will prioritize strong fundamentals including proper posture, hand positioning, chords, fretting, picking, and strumming. As students progress, these basics will become second nature – and serve as the foundation from which students can apply their skills across a variety of genres and styles.
03 We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Your unique interests and background will help guide your experience at Velocity Music Academy. We teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced students who are interested in a variety of styles – including rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and more. Whether you’re inspired by modern day singer-songwriters or the rockers of the 1970s, we can’t wait to get started with you!
Our Guitar, Ukulele & Bass Teachers:
We have teachers experienced in classical guitar, folk guitar, jazz guitar, and all manner of pop styles. Some of our teachers are accomplished singer-songwriters and can offer instruction in singing while playing, too.
Cari Giard
Drums, Bass, Guitar & Ukulele
Cari is a rock drummer originally from Palm Bay, Florida. She got her start on guitar at age 12, then picked up bass and drums shortly after. In high school, she learned
Ryan Hofstra
Voice, Piano & Guitar
Ryan studied contemporary and classical vocal performance, contemporary guitar performance, and music business in college. He earned a B.A. in Music Business with a minor in Vocal Performance from McNally Smith College
Collin Mullins
Guitar, Bass, Voice & Piano
My name is Collin, I am a professional musician, producer, and educator based in Austin, Texas! I have been playing music for over 15 years, toured nationally as a sideman, led several
Chris Wright
Guitar, Piano, Student Bands
Chris Wright is a guitarist, pianist, and educator with a musical career spanning over twenty years. He first became interested in playing guitar as an early teen after being influenced by Guns
Joshua Johnson
Piano, Guitar and Art Teacher (online only)
Joshua Johnson got his undergraduate degree in music education in 2011 from Pittsburg State University. While attending school, he worked at a local nationally accredited childcare center which had classrooms that ranged
Aash Durg
Guitar & Piano
Aash Durg is a guitarist, composer, band leader, and educator who has already made significant strides in the jazz world at the age of 22.
As a recent graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music with a degree in Jazz Performance, Aash has showcased his skills in several award-winning ensembles.
Tess Mosley
Voice, Piano, and Ukulele
Tess Mosley has a Bachelor in Vocal Music from Oklahoma Christian University, and has been teaching voice, piano, and ukulele for 6 years. Tess is originally from central Texas, just an hour north of Velocity Cedar Park!
Dr. Beverly Gard
Piano, Voice, Oboe, Guitar & Ukulele
Beverly Gard is a multi-instrumentalist teacher who’s primary passion is the oboe. She has taught music in the classroom for students as young as infants all the way up to 8th grade. Outside of the classroom, Beverly has taught private lessons to all ages.
Jaron Marshall
Piano, Ukulele, Music Explorer
I am a Grammy-nominated musician based in Austin, TX. I’ve collaborated with the band Black Pumas since 2019 as the studio and touring keyboardist and as a songwriter. Alongside the band, I have toured the world playing stages and festivals alike.
How it works
Tell us about your musical goals.
Match with one of our expert instructors.
Play music! Parents get progress reports.
We offer a variety of plans to fit your schedule & budget
Weekly
30 Min Lesson
$160
Monthly
30 minute lessons are great for building a strong foundation.
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45 Min Lesson
$230
Monthly
Fit for both beginners & intermediate students who need more than 30 minutes.
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60 Min Lesson
$300
Monthly
Longer lessons, perfect for motivated, intermediate or advanced musicians.
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The #1 reason to study guitar, bass or ukulele at Velocity Music Academy?
Our instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What styles of guitar do you teach?
We teach all styles, from rock, pop, jazz, and blues to metal, country and classical guitar – on electric and acoustic guitars.
Do I have to know how to read music?
No. Beginners are welcome! Our lesson plans aim to educate, engage and inspire students.
How qualified are your guitar instructors?
Our guitar, ukulele and bass music instructors have received their education from prestigious institutions all over the country. Each is highly qualified to teach and create personalized lesson plans for yourself, or your child.
What will I learn from guitar or ukulele lessons at Velocity Music Academy?
Beginner guitar students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight-reading, and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents new technical challenges or theory concepts, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of guitar method books, and encourage students to bring their smartphones or CDs to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.
Do I need to purchase a guitar to learn the instrument?
Velocity Music Academy offers acoustic and electric guitars for student lessons (for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, you will need a guitar.
So, what are you waiting for?
If you’re ready to jump into the world of the guitar, we are excited to match you with a teacher that can get you started on your musical journey. Nothing will enable you to progress more effectively than a one-on-one partnership with an inspiring guitar professional.
Let us help you explore and build your abilities in a setting that is comfortable for you. You never know how far you can go until you take that first step, so why not get started today?