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Located above Old Takoma ACE Hardware, the Takoma Music Lesson Cooperative is home to a growing community of independent music instructors — all professional musicians with decades of combined teaching and performance experience. Private and group music lessons are available on:
Piano • Voice • Guitar • Bass • Ukulele • Mandolin • Drums • Trumpet & Brass • Songwriting • Improvisation
Whether you’re a beginner just getting started or an experienced player looking to grow, our teachers provide personalized instruction in a supportive, inspiring environment. Through the Cooperative, students can explore instructor profiles, choose the teacher that’s the right fit, and schedule lessons directly.
We love making music —
and we love helping others do the same!
For rates, availability, and registration, please contact your chosen instructor directly using the links provided below.
Our Teachers
Our Teachers
Brian Weber
Brian Weber
Brian Weber is a multi-instrumentalist, performer and instructor with over 30 years professional experience. He is a proficient teacher of guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, drums, mandolin, voice, trumpet, and other brass instruments. Brian holds classes both in-person and online Monday-Saturday. He teaches all ages, levels of ability, styles, and caters each lesson to the individual student. He holds regular performances throughout the year to showcase his student’s dedication, musical talent, and all around awesomeness.
Brian is also the Director of Takoma Groove Camp, the MD/DC area’s premiere creative summer music camp for young musicians. Brian believes everyone is musical, and looks forward to making music with you!
Please email brianwebermusic@gmail.com to schedule lessons with Brian.
Alice (aka Melting Virgo) teaches piano, theatrical vocal performance, and songwriting at several locations around the DMV. Alice has coached many students into leading roles from school plays to national touring artists. She is also front person and songwriter for her original music project, Melting Virgo, in which she also plays trumpet and French horn. She teaches in Takoma Park on Sundays and Mondays.
Read more here including what to expect in a lesson, student testimonials, policies and rates. You can email Alice at meltingvirgo@proton.me.
Erik Sharar
Erik Sharar
DC native Erik Sharar has been performing and teaching in the Metropolitan area for the past 20 years. Earning degrees from the University of Maryland and Peabody Conservatory, Erik excels in multiple styles, including classical, rock, and R&B. Erik teaches guitar and bass guitar at the Coop on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact Erik at erik.sharar@gmail.com for rates and scheduling.
Come make music with us in Takoma Park!
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