George's Music Center

Private lessons

Private music lessons in Torrington, for kids and adults.

One-on-one lessons on guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, and band and orchestra instruments. 30 minutes a week in a private room on the lower level of the store. Kids and adults welcome.

Call (860) 496-9362
A private lesson room downstairs with a drum kit and a music stand

Instruments we teach

What do you want to learn?

Every lesson is private and built around the student. Pick an instrument to see what lessons look like and who teaches it.

Guitars on the guitar wall at George's

Guitar

Acoustic and electric guitar lessons for kids and adults.

Guitar lessons
Bass guitars and bass amps on the store floor

Bass

Bass guitar lessons, from first notes to playing in a band.

Bass lessons
A drum kit on the store floor at George's

Drums

Drum lessons on a kit, in a private room downstairs.

Drums lessons
A lesson room downstairs with a keyboard and music stand

Piano

Piano and keyboard lessons, beginners welcome.

Piano lessons
A private lesson room downstairs

Voice

Voice lessons for choir, a band, or singing better.

Voice lessons
A French horn on the band wall at George's

Brass

Trumpet, trombone and other brass lessons.

Brass lessons
Alto saxophones on the band wall at George's

Band instruments

Lessons on the instrument your student plays in school band.

Band instruments lessons
Violins on the rental wall at George's

Orchestra strings

Violin, viola and cello lessons for school orchestra and beyond.

Orchestra strings lessons

How to start

Three easy steps.

  1. 1
    Call or send the formTell us what you want to learn, who it's for, and which days work.
  2. 2
    We match you with a teacherWe pick one of our five teachers for the instrument and the student.
  3. 3
    Come in for your first lessonHead downstairs to the lower level. Come a few minutes early.

5 teachers

5 private studios

30 minutes a week, one-on-one

Lesson rates: call the store.

“My son has been taking music lessons at George's for over 5 years … Eric goes above and beyond and we are grateful to have him as my son's music teacher!”

Christina · Google review · Drum and piano lessons

Where lessons happen

Five private studios, downstairs.

Lessons are on the lower level, below the store. Here's what you'll see on the way to your room.

Wooden stairs leading down to the lesson rooms
The stairs down to the lesson rooms
The hallway outside the lesson rooms, with a side table, a mirror and two paintings
The hallway outside the lesson rooms
A coffee station on a black cabinet in the waiting area
The waiting area

Meet the teachers

Find your teacher.

We're always looking for good teachers. If you teach music, call the store.

Eric Hellberg holding drumsticks in a lesson room downstairs

Eric Hellberg

Percussion, Piano, Voice, Harmonica

Billy Kotsaftis with a guitar in a lesson room downstairs

Billy Kotsaftis

Guitar, Bass

Chris Valerio in a lesson room downstairs

Chris Valerio

Trumpet, School band instruments, Orchestra strings

Owen McGowan

Trombone, All brass, School band instruments

Justin Dalland

Guitar, Bass

Ask about lessons

Call the store and we'll take care of it.

Call (860) 496-9362

Lesson questions

What students and parents ask us most.

How long is a lesson?

30 minutes, once a week, one-on-one with your teacher.

How much do lessons cost?

Call the store for the current lesson rate.

Who are lessons for?

Kids and adults, first-timers and players who want to get better.

Where are lessons?

Downstairs, on the lower level of the store, in five private lesson rooms. There is a waiting area for whoever is driving.

Do I need my own instrument?

You will want one at home for practice. You can buy one in the store, or rent a band or orchestra instrument.

Ready to start?

Call the store and we'll match you with a teacher.

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