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Falls River Music Falls River Music offers private Music Lessons for a wide variety of Instruments, and experienced, professional Instructors with a passion for teaching. We also offer Summer Music Camps, Band Instrument Rentals, Guitar Rentals and Sales, and Band Instrument accessories and books. We have a comfy student Lounge w/ free WIFI and snacks.

All lessons are month to month, no contracts or registration fees. Flexible scheduling options to fit your busy life. We currently offer weekly private Lessons for: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Ukulele. Clarinet, Flute, Sax, Trumpet and brass. FREE TRIAL Lesson available to check it out.
Served areas
  • Raleigh, Wake Forest, Wake County
Business details
  • Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
  • Excellent professional Instructors, with degrees in music and/or extensive experience as professional Musicians.
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Private weekly Music Lessons
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Private weekly Music Lessons All Music Lessons are offered month to month, with no contracts or registration fees. Flexible scheduling options to fit your busy life. We currently offer weekly private Lessons for: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Ukulele. Clarinet, Flute, Sax, Trumpet and brass. FREE TRIAL Lesson available to check it out.
Reviews (21)
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Lisa Kinderlehrer Mesecar
Aug 10, 2022
This was such a great experience for our son. He LOVED it! It got him so excited about playing music. Very grateful he had the opportunity to do this. We will definitely be back!
Mary Beth Cristinziano
Aug 10, 2022
Best place to take lessons- truly caring teachers here!
Amy Weeks Dickson
Aug 10, 2022
The staff are friendly and my son enjoyed learning guitar. Highly recommend.
Anne Y.
Jun 30, 2020
My son took guitar lessons at Falls River music for three years. It was a great experience and he really learned a lot even considering that he did not practice as much as he should have. His guitar instructor was a great guy to work with and the owners were always helpful. The instructor helped my son learn any song that he wanted to play. After graduating high school, my son is not as interested in continuing with guitar so that's the only reason we're not keeping up with his lessons. But I think he has a good foundation to continue playing on his own.
Kathryn Wall
May 31, 2020
My daughter has taken lessons at Falls River Music for 5 years and she has grown as a musician. The teachers are talented and patient with students. The staff is great and flexible. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for either an intro to an instrument, or someone who is looking for an intermediate to advanced level. Easy to work with and convenient location.
John Spencer
Apr 24, 2020
My kids have taken lessons here for years and I love the personal touch given by Steven and Michelle. There was a period of time when my daughter was going through a stage of shyness and they made her feel so welcome, comfortable, and like family. I love having these folks right in the neighborhood.
Marsha Crum
Feb 09, 2020
We have been with Fall's River for several years. Fall's River Music is not the closest music store for our family, but we wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Steve and Michelle are both very easy to work with, and they are always quick to respond to any unexpected schedule changes or any questions we may have. My son's drum instructor is Michael and he is fantastic with him.

He (my son) is legally blind and is unable to see the sheet music. Michael has tailored his lessons in a way that he is able to learn the music in a non-traditional way. Fall's River is the only place for my young musician
Victoria Jenny
Feb 06, 2020
Falls River Music is great. Bob, Steve, and others there really care about those who are taking lessons and do all they can to educate and share knowledge. The lessons are great and then you can actually perform through recitals, band camps, and student bands.
Allison Lewis
Jan 13, 2020
My daughter has taken piano lessons here for 5 years. She can be shy but her instructor is so positive and encouraging that she just loves her. She takes the time after her lesson to share with me what they are working on and how my daughter is doing. Our instructor also teaches flute and is very flexible when my daughter wants to switch gears and get some extra help with that instrument. The music store has been great and very flexible with any changes to fit in our crazy schedule. The owners are very kind and friendly.
Rita R.
Aug 06, 2019
This is an awesome music shop. My two sons (ages 12 and 15) participated in the music camp. They learned to play in a band (playing keyboard) in a week. At the end of the week they did a fantastic concert for the families. Steve, the owner was so nice and helpful. My kids loved him and they learned a lot about playing keyboard in a band.
Michi C.
Aug 06, 2019
My daughter has participated in the week long summer Rock Camp at Falls River Music for the past 4 years. We visit Raleigh, NC from CA every summer and this camp is always top on her list of Must Do's whenever we visit. When she first started in the camp, she was a pretty good keyboardist but a shy singer. Over the years I've noticed her blossom into a more confident singer and am so pleased with how she has improved. She is already looking forward to next year's camp!
Lea Nardolilli
Jun 27, 2019
I was looking for a fun way to ensure our son practiced his trombone over the summer. I found their summer camp, and figured we would give it a shot. When I picked him up the very first day he asked if he could sign up for a second week because he had so much fun. He learned so much in 2 weeks, and had a great time! It was so fun watching the kids during the end of camp concert! Steve was great with the kids, and made sure my son always had parts to play! He's already asking when the next camp is! We were very happy!
Baker Romeo
May 12, 2019
I brought a used bass to Falls River Music this past week to have it checked out, have a setup done, and to ask that they investigate some fret and nut buzz. They estimated the price at $45, which is less than a setup costs at your typical big-brand guitar store. I got the call yesterday, the actual price was $15 because they didn't find any issues calling for any more involved operations.

They could have just charged me the forty-five bucks and I would've been happy to pay it, but they gave me a square deal, and that's what you can expect. The staff and the owner are friendly and polite, and I'm looking forward to signing up for some bass lessons here before too long.
Carey K.
Aug 04, 2018
Couldn't be happier with Falls River Music! Their summer camp was amazing, and all their instructors are fantastic.
Denise F.
Apr 23, 2018
Signed up through Groupon, had no problems using the coupon then continued on month to month. My daughter really likes the instruction, Michael, for drums. Have had good experiences/interactions with both owners and since the waiting area is in the lobby I get to see a lot of other interactions. Everyone working and coming for lessons seems to be happy, things seem to run pretty efficiently as well and you can see that many long term relationships have been built with parents, teachers, and students. Would recommend as lessons are reasonably priced to allow your child explore their musical side!
Mary
Feb 05, 2018
My kids have been taking music lessons at Falls River Music for years now and they love it! The instructors really listen to my kids and get a feel for their taste in music so they can make learning fun for them. Both of my boys want to practice and make their music teachers proud and that's because of that student/teacher rapport. Besides the lessons, my kids have done the summer camps, recitals (free here), and (when they were ready) the open mic nights.

We always find instructors just hanging around on open mic night - just to support their students! Where else do you find that kind of support? Before we went to Falls River Music, we tried 2 other music lesson places in our area. One of them had so much overturn, my son had a new teacher 4 times in 1 year! At the other place, the teachers were very strict and my kids were always nervous around them. I highly recommend Falls River Music - and I have recommended them to several friends who are also happy there.
Eric C.
Oct 21, 2017
Teachers are very motivational and encouraging! Check out Wednesday night Wide Open Mic or the musical recitals or summer band camps
Craig H.
Oct 06, 2016
Steve is the best guitar instructor I have ever seen. He's just been great for my son to work with. Glad we found him.
Ed B.
May 04, 2015
I'm a 57 year old man that has wanted to learn to play the guitar my whole life. I attempted it several times; on my own, with lessons, etc. with no success. Then I went to Falls River Music and got hooked up with the owner, Steve, using a Groupon I purchased. I can't say enough about Falls River Music, and Steve in particular. He has a way to teach guitar that I never came across before and I was able to actually play in a very short time period. Obviously, playing any instrument requires a commitment from the student to practice, but Steve started me out playing the major chords, and in short order, he exposed me to literally hundreds of songs I could play.

I took lessons from Steve every week for a year, and learned something new every time I went. After that first year, I thought it was up to me to really practice all of the things I was taught by Steve. Now here I am, about 2 years after starting with Steve, and I can honestly say, I can play the guitar! I'm nothing special, and hope to continue to improve, but if anyone thinks they are too old to learn to play the guitar, all I can tell you is, baloney. You just need someone like Steve to get you started. Steve, I hope you get to read this, because I want you to know how thankful I am for what you did for me.
Pam M.
Dec 11, 2014
Just came in without an appointment and asked for a violin string to be changed for a concert tonight. I waited only 5 minutes for the teacher to have a lesson change, and she said with a smile, "absolutely!" Talk about wonderful customer service! I don't know about the quality of their music lessons, but it's a great start.
H. C.
Apr 06, 2013
I enjoyed taking voice lessons at this establishment. For anyone interested in music, this is a very comfortable place to learn. They hire many good teachers.