Music Lessons
Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings,
Songwriting, and more—custom
music training at Hickory Arts.
Music lessons in Hickory, NC, at Hickory Arts are designed for beginners, intermediate students, and advanced musicians looking to develop real-world skills in performance, creativity, and musicianship. Whether you’re learning your first instrument, refining your technique, or preparing for auditions, our lessons are customized to your goals.
We offer private instruction in Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings, Bass, Songwriting, and Music Theory, along with training in Recording, Production, and Self-Accompaniment. Students of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
What We Offer
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Guitar & Fretted Instruments
Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele lessons for all styles and skill levels.
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Piano Lessons
Beginner to Advanced Piano training in Classical, Contemporary, and Songwriting styles.
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Voice Lessons
Classical, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre voice training with performance focus.
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Strings Lessons
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Fiddle lessons for Beginners through Advanced players.
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Bass Lessons
Electric Bass and Upright (Double Bass) instruction for all genres.
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Songwriting & Composition
Learn to write, structure, and develop original music.
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Music Theory & Musicianship
Understand how music works through theory, notation, and ear training.
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Self-Accompaniment
Learn to sing and play piano or guitar simultaneously.
Music Training
Hickory Arts goes beyond traditional music lessons by offering training in Recording, Production, Engineering, and the Music Industry. Students can explore MIDI, Collaboration, Publishing, Performance, and Artist Development in a real-world creative environment.
Music Concentrations
& Areas of Study
Composition | Transcription | Notation | Collaboration | Industry | Songwriting | Performance | Public Relations | Publishing | Self-Accompaniment | Recording | Production | Engineering | Management | MIDI | Worship
Who Our Music Lessons Are For
Beginners learning an instrument for the first time
Students preparing for school, band, or orchestra
Songwriters and recording artists
Performers developing stage presence
Advanced musicians refining technique and artistry
Recognized for Excellence
in Music Education
Hickory Arts has been recognized for outstanding customer satisfaction and excellence in music instruction.
2025 Best of 2025 — Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
2024 Best of 2024 — Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
2013 Favorite Music Instruction — Family Choice Award
Based on genuine customer feedback and consistent top-rated reviews.
Why Choose Hickory Arts
Hickory Arts offers personalized music instruction tailored to each student’s goals, whether recreational or professional. Our approach combines technique, creativity, and real-world application, helping students grow as musicians and artists.
Located in Hickory, NC, we serve students of all ages throughout the surrounding areas.
