THE MUSIC BUSINESS
Beyond Girls Rock Indianapolis, there are plenty of places to pick up an instrument around the south side.
Daniel Patterson Music Studio
Southport Road and Arlington Avenue, Indianapolis, (317) 374-8553, inpiano.com » Daniel Patterson offers piano lessons for children with techniques that make learning more enjoyable.
TOL Studios LLC 1077 Lovers Lane, Greenwood, (317) 709-4330, tolstudios.com/home.html » Run by musician Douglas Redmond, TOL is an all-ages studio specializing in drums, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, vocals, songwriting, music theory and recording.
Guitarworks 996 State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 885-1510, guitarworks.in » Guitarworks offers lessons to all ages in instruments ranging from guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, banjo — even the marimba. Instruction is based on each student’s skill level.
Studio J Piano 7397 Cinnamon Drive, Indianapolis, (317) 889-6573, studiojpiano.com » Janelle Bracken is passionate about instilling a love for piano in her students and teaches beginners in her home studio.
Guitar Lessons Indianapolis 629 Barbados Drive, Indianapolis, (317) 719-7020, indyguitarteacher.com » Mike Middleton began playing in 1982, has played professionally since 1988 and uses his enthusiasm for the instrument to teach students in a fun, engaging way.
Indy Drum Lessons 720 W. Valley View Drive, Indianapolis, (317) 697-9518, indianapolisdrumlessons.wordpress.com » Matt Hogan has played professionally in jazz, orchestra and concert bands and welcomes students, ages 7 and older.
Violins 4U 53 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 889-9222, facebook.com/Violins4u » This music studio provides lessons, instruction, sheet music and an array of violins to play. Open to all levels, Violins 4U offers a unique opportunity for learning a classical instrument.
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