Getting started is easy—just complete our quick online form, and we’ll reach out to schedule a no-obligation trial lesson at a time that works best for you.
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Thank you for considering Falls River Music—we look forward to welcoming you to our programs!
At Falls River Music, we make learning strings both fun and rewarding! Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player looking to refine your skills, our private violin, viola, and cello lessons are designed for kids ages 5 and up, teens, and adults of all ages.
Conveniently located just off the 540 freeway in North Raleigh, we welcome students from across the Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, and beyond.
We know life can be busy, so we offer lesson times to meet your needs:
Monday–Saturday availability
Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions
Weekly private 30-minute one-on-one lessons
Options for duet lessons and small group classes
Students can also showcase their progress through our student jam sessions, music camps, and recital concerts—hosted live on our in-store stage!
Our string instructors personalize each lesson to your learning style, goals, and musical preferences. Areas of study include:
Suzuki method and other proven teaching styles
Classical violin, viola, and cello
Contemporary music and modern styles
Kid-focused lessons for young beginners
Music Theory, Sight Reading, and technique building
No matter your starting point, our lessons are designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and effective.
Don’t have your own instrument yet? Falls River Music offers a variety of quality, affordable violins, violas, and cellos for both rental and purchase.
Instruments are carefully chosen for value, tone, and playability—perfect for beginners
We carry all sizes to fit every student: from 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, up to full-size violins, as well as standard viola and cello sizes
Rentals and purchases include the option to apply monthly rental fees toward ownership
We also stock essential accessories and instructional books, plus provide professional repair and restringing services to keep your instrument in top shape.
Our violin, viola, and cello teachers are professional, patient musicians with decades of experience as both performers and educators.
On average, our instructors have 20+ years of teaching and performing experience
Many hold advanced music degrees and bring touring and recording experience into the classroom
All are dedicated to creating a supportive, nurturing environment that encourages growth and confidence
In addition to violin, viola, and cello, Falls River Music also offers lessons in:
Guitar, Bass Guitar & Ukulele (Uke)
Drums & Percussion
Voice / Singing
Trumpet & Brass Instruments
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Woodwinds
We also provide rentals and sales for brass, woodwind, and string instruments. (See our Band Rentals page for details.)
Convenient North Raleigh location serving the entire Triangle
Flexible scheduling including mornings, afternoons, and evenings
Lessons for all ages and skill levels
Opportunities to perform live in student concerts, camps, and ensembles
Affordable instrument rentals, sales, and accessories
Instructors with professional performance and teaching experience
