Music & Acting Lessons in Hickory, NC.
Professional training for actors, musicians, and artists of all levels.
Why Hickory Arts
Working Professionals
You’re taught by working, college-educated, award-winning professionals in a creative, supportive environment. We’re not, as David Lindberg says, "…a music retail store or a couple of music teachers selling whatever we think we can sell you under the guise of the genre of Rock music."
Personalized Training
Quality over quantity. “The key to this business is personal relationships. Suddenly, it was all pretty clear. The answer was fewer clients.” — from Jerry Maguire
Real-World Experience
Hickory Arts brings with it over a hundred years of combined experience.
Our Team
Jeff Hartman
Artistic Director / Artist DevelopmentASU alumnus—Advertising/Theater/Music; Singer/Songwriter, Film Composer, Actor, Director—Jeff Hartman is available for lessons in Acting for Stage or Screen, Artist Development, Audition Prep, Guitar, Music Industry, Musical Theatre, Piano, Recording, Self-Accompaniment, Songwriting, and Voice.
William Knight
GuitarWilliam studied Jazz Guitar Performance and Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies at East Tennessee State University and is available for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele Lessons.
Chelsea Westbrook
PianoChelsea Westbrook has spent her life performing and is now available for Beginner and Intermediate Piano Lessons at Hickory Arts. Her passion for music drives her to share the joy of playing and teaching with others, making lessons fun and engaging.
What Clients are Saying
"Hickory Arts provides a welcoming and friendly space incredibly conducive to creativity—perfect for actors, musicians, and writers of all ages and talent levels. I only wish there was a place like this in the neighborhood when I was growing up!"
Kyle Vincent, Billboard Recording Artist
"Hickory Arts truly enriched my life with creativity and joy. I worked with Jeff Hartman for 10 plus years on singing, songwriting, acting, and more. I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff and all the teachers at Hickory Arts."
Shannon Underwood, Artist Development
Events
Brian Saveedra & Co. Present
Take Us Home: House Concert
May 29th
Hickory Arts House Concert Series
From workshops to house concerts, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with us to discuss your artistic needs.
