Lessons at Blue Eagle
Whether you want to get a young person involved with music, or you've always wanted to play but never had an opportunity, our lesson program will provide a fun and supportive learning environment. More advanced students will also find plenty to learn from our skilled instructors!
We offer lessons for electric, acoustic, and classical guitar, electric bass, banjo, beginning fiddle and more advanced techniques in old-time or Celtic fiddling styles, and hand percussion.
Lessons are held here at the Blue Eagle. Students typically schedule once a week, half-hour appointments. Fees and payment schedules vary with instructors; please call for availability or more information.
*NOTE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS*
As a courtesy to instructors, please do not use email to cancel or reschedule lessons, unless specifically requested by your teacher. Please consult your instructor about policies regarding missed lessons and cancellations.
Meet Our Instructors
Ethan Greene
Ethan has 35 years of teaching experience, and especially enjoys working with children. He primarily focuses on beginning guitar and and offers intermediate level instruction in fingerpicking, rock styles, and more. To reach Ethan, please leave a message at the store, (740) 592-5332.
Liz Shaw
Liz Shaw, a fifth generation folk musician from the mountains of North Carolina, operated a popular folk music school with 14 teachers and 300 students per week. Liz has instructed over 1,000 fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and piano students through private lessons, college courses, workshops, and community center group lessons.
Call the store at (740) 592-5332 to inquire about fiddle lessons with Liz.
PJ Gilmore
P.J. offers bluegrass banjo lessons on Saturdays only. You can hear him play locally with the McGovern Brothers!
Call the store at (740) 592-5332 to inquire about banjo lessons with P.J.
Scott Grady
Scott teaches guitar and classical guitar. To reach Scott, call (740) 592-5875 or email him at hollowaygrady at yahoo.com.