Guitar Lessons, Rentals & Sales

Flexible Lesson Times to Fit Your Busy Schedule

At Falls River Music, we make learning the guitar fun, effective, and rewarding. Whether you’re picking up the instrument for the very first time or you’re ready to refine advanced skills, our private guitar lessons are designed for kids ages 6 and up, teens, and adults of all ages.

We proudly serve students from across the North Carolina Triangle area—including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, and more—from our convenient location just off the 540 freeway in North Raleigh.

We understand that every student and family has a unique schedule. That’s why we offer:

• Weekly 30-minute private one-on-one sessions

• Lesson times Monday–Saturday, with weekday afternoons and evenings as well as Saturday morning and afternoon appointments

• Earlier lesson options starting at 11:00 AM, perfect for homeschoolers, retirees, and flexible family schedules

Students also have opportunities to showcase their progress in our student bands and live recital concerts, hosted at exciting local music venues.

Guitar Lessons for Every Style

Our instructors tailor each lesson to your goals and interests, covering both acoustic and electric guitar. Styles and areas of study include:

• Blues, Rock, Jazz, Folk, and Christian Worship guitar

• Lessons designed specifically for kids and younger learners

• Music Theory & Sight Reading

• Songwriting and performance skills

In addition, we also offer lessons in Bass Guitar and Ukulele (Uke) for students looking to explore beyond the six-string.

Guitar Rentals & Sales

Don’t have an instrument yet? We’ve got you covered.

Falls River Music offers a variety of quality, affordable student acoustic guitars for rental or purchase—personally selected by our staff for value and playability.

• Rentals are available in ½, ¾, and full-size acoustic guitars, with both nylon and steel string options

• Rentals are for a 6-month period, with all monthly payments applied toward purchase if you choose to buy

• Moderate-priced electric guitars and bass guitars are also available for students ready to plug in and play

We also stock all the essential accessories and instructional books, and provide professional repair and restringing services to keep your instrument sounding its best.

Our Professional Guitar Instructors

Our teaching staff is made up of patient, professional guitar teachers with decades of combined experience. On average, our guitar instructors have 20+ years of professional playing and teaching experience. Many hold advanced music degrees and bring touring and recording expertise into their lessons.

Above all, our instructors share a passion for both teaching and performing, with a commitment to creating a nurturing, supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Lessons for a Wide Variety of Instruments

While guitar lessons are at the heart of our program, Falls River Music also offers private lessons for:

• Bass Guitar & Ukulele (Uke)

• Drums & Percussion

• Voice / Singing

• Violin, Cello, and other strings

• Trumpet, Brass, Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone

We also provide instrument rentals and sales for brass, woodwind, and string instruments. (See our Band Rentals page for details.)

Why Choose Falls River Music?

• Convenient North Raleigh location with easy access to the Triangle

• Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of busy families, students, and adults

• Lessons for all ages and skill levels

• Opportunities to perform live in student bands and recitals

• Professional instructors with decades of teaching and performing experience

• Affordable instrument rentals, sales, and accessories