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Top 10 composition classes in Arlington, VA

Students agree: these Arlington composition classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Eun Young Lee Piano Studio

Eun Young Lee Piano Studio

4.9Exceptional(12)
13 hires on Lessons.com
22+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Jk F. says, "I am adult student, who came back to piano after decades of not playing. My 9-year-old daughter and I take lessons together with Dr. Lee, and we appreciate her patience and encouragement, teaching style and how she helps us make beautiful music. She is passionate about helping you play each piece how it's truly meant to be played. I have fallen in love with the beauty and joy of piano, and I thank my lucky stars that I found the BEST teacher I could have asked for. By the way, Dr. Lee is also a very nice person, and she is accommodating and kind when you have unavoidable changes in schedule." Read more
Jam Class: Music And Guitar Lessons

Jam Class: Music And Guitar Lessons

New on Lessons.com
25+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Jam Class: Music and Guitar Lessons, founded in 2001, serves the Falls Church, Virginia, and surrounding areas, offering top-quality guitar lessons for all levels. A leader in musical education, they specialize in rock, jazz, folk, and more. They are passionate about teaching, providing a broad and deep education for their students. In addition to individual lessons, they offer ensemble sessions for those interested in group playing. At Jam Class, they take pride in bringing music into people's lives, fostering creativity, and providing a well-rounded educational experience.
Michele Gardiner's Violin/viola Studio

Michele Gardiner's Violin/viola Studio

New on Lessons.com
1 hire on Lessons.com
Serves Arlington, VA
Hi! I have a masters degree in performance from Juilliard and 10 years of teaching experience. I love working with students of all ages and abilities! I use the Suzuki method with beginners and I focus only building good fundamentals so that students can really enjoy making beautiful music.
Lessons W/ Ian Otto Collins

Lessons W/ Ian Otto Collins

5.0Exceptional(7)
15 hires on Lessons.com
12+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA & Online
Samantha C. says, "Ian is a very patient & teaches in an individualized student centered manner! He takes his time to study his student to figure out their learning style whether that is visual, hands on , auditory or a combination of all the styles ! If you are stronger in one style he will make sure to use that one but incorporate the others to strengthen them . Another reason I loved Ian as an instructor in guitar is that he would incorporate theory and then something “fun” such as learning a song you personally have as a goal to learn . He also takes his time to figure out your goals , for me it was to be able to sing and play guitar at the same time . So of course vocals were incorporated with the lesson !" Read more
David Lester Music

David Lester Music

5.0Exceptional(12)
12 hires on Lessons.com
20+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA & Online
Richard P. says, "David has helped me improve in a short amount of time by noticing all the things I’m doing wrong and helping me correct them. I was stuck in the mud with my progress prior to starting lessons with David. I look forward to learning more from him and continuing this progress. " Read more
Jodi Beder

Jodi Beder

5.0(3)
2 hires on Lessons.com
51+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Stephanie S. says, "Jodi is a wonderful teacher and I feel so lucky to have had the chance to study with her! I am an adult student (early 30s) and it had been many years since I had taken lessons. I came to her hoping to fix some bad habits, work on some repertoire that I had gravitated towards during the pandemic as well as to learn and explore the Klezmer music tradition. Jodi helped me with all this and more, focusing (and challenging me!) on certain fundamentals (particularly bowing technique) while pairing this with thoughtfully curated repertoire and duets (dueting together was one of my favorite parts of the lesson!).  Once I had joined a community orchestra she helped me with challenging passages for this as well. Jodi is not just a thoughtful teacher but also just a kind and fascinating person and I looked forward to spending time and chatting together around the lesson itself.  I think she would be an excellent teacher at any stage because of how she curates to the individual -- nurturing but also rigorous-- and I wish I could have studied with her even earlier on!  (on a practical note as an adult with weird work hours/schedules I was very grateful for her flexibility as well on our lesson schedule (could ebb and flow in frequency and she gave different time slot options)." Read more
Narciso Solero Piano Studio

Narciso Solero Piano Studio

5.0(2)
10 hires on Lessons.com
29+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Suzanne A. says, "Narciso has given me the structure and discipline to restart my musical studies after many years of not playing the piano. He is positive, encouraging and demanding, but understands the time constraints of the working adult- some practice weeks are better than others! He pays close attention to choosing appropriate material, works consistently on skill-building techniques, and handles my inevitable frustrations with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found his studio and cannot recommend him highly enough. " Read more
Let There Be Rock School

Let There Be Rock School

New on Lessons.com
5 hires on Lessons.com
16+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Performance based music lesson school. Take private lessons or join our performance program and play shows. We offer in person lessons and online virtual lessons. We have been in business since 2010. Watching our students grow musically and achieve the goals they set out to accomplish makes what we do worthwhile.
Ottley Music School, Inc.

Ottley Music School, Inc.

5.0Exceptional(7)
10 hires on Lessons.com
53+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA & Online
Charlotte .. says, " I think Ann started around the holiday season, she’s had about one academic semester of once per week classes. She was still 2 years old when she started at Ottley’s Music School. Now she can find middle C, identify A, B or C anywhere on the keyboard, read notations like piano meaning play softly, fortissimo meaning play loudly, and quarter rest. She has been introduced to half and full notes and rests, but doesn’t yet consistently apply them. She can play simple 3-note sequences with either the left or right hand but sometimes prefers to play all notes with either her thumb or index finger rather than following the assigned fingers for each key. It’s really an extraordinary amount of progress for her age. I’ve been surprised" Read more
Morgan Henry Guitar Lessons

Morgan Henry Guitar Lessons

5.0Exceptional(5)
7 hires on Lessons.com
19+ years in business
Serves Arlington, VA
Joe L. says, "Morgan has done a great job in helping me take my playing, and my understanding of the guitar, to the next level. He makes learning music theory fun, and he focuses on exactly what you need to know to improve your playing. I look forward to every lesson, and I leave every lesson as a better guitar player. Lessons with Morgan is one of the best investments in myself that I’ve ever made." Read more

Reviews for Arlington composition classes

Recent success stories from people in the Arlington area.
Toan B.
Dr. Lee is an exceptional teacher! Both of my kids, ages 5 and 4, did not have any prior experience with piano, but they have learned and picked up their piano skills really fast after a couple sessions with Dr. Lee. They also start to play piano as a hobby at home. Highly recommended!
Eun Young Lee Piano Studio
Eric S.
Ian is a very talented guitar and music theory instructor! He helped me grow as a musician and better understand the theory behind music so I could apply things like scales on my own. He is a creative and thoughtful teacher and helps to explain not just how to play music but why certain musical theory rules work. I highly recommend Ian and I think anyone who works with him will also grow tremendously in their musical skill. - Eric
Lessons w/ Ian Otto Collins
Daysha M.
He’s awesome! I feel like i’m actually learning when we have a session. Any questions that i have he’s has an answer, even if it’s not directly about the bass, like music theory or anything about music in general. He also talked time to learn what I want out of being a musician and curates our lessons to that while still teaching me fundamentals. #1 things is that he’s patient. If he knows that pure trying and your not getting it he’s will to got over a section again and again until you get it right. Very thankful for David.
David Lester Music
Alix L.
Learning cello from Jodi has been a highlight of my last 4 months. As an adult learner, with no previous musical instruction, I think I present some unique teaching challenges and Jodi has been brilliant at meeting my specific needs. I also appreciate her supportive instruction, humor, porch concerts, and involvement in her community. I highly recommend her, and look forward to learning from her for years to come. -- Alix Lambert
Jodi Beder
Cheryl J.
Narciso Solero is an exceptional piano teacher. He gives students an excellent musical foundation, teaching them scales and arpeggios, music theory, sight-reading, and how to play with musical expression. He trains them to be ready for performances and competitions. The students have the opportunity to perform in multiple recitals each year, including a concerto recital. Receptions after the recitals create community among the families of the students. Mr Solero is organized. He maps out the year, performance dates, competition opportunities, and holiday breaks, in a calendar at the start of the school year. It is so nice to know in October what the recital date will be in February. He also uses organization to teach the students in a method that is easy for them to follow. The students are able to take ownership of their own progress and feel a sense of accomplishment after each time they practice. Mr. Solero taught our sons how to study and how to break down an overwhelming project into smaller pieces. He also taught them to work steadily toward their goals. Our younger son, who stayed in the studio for a couple of years, has a lifelong love of music and truly appreciates the time he spent in Mr. Solero’s studio. Our older son credits his 7 years in the Narciso Solero Piano Studio with preparing him for college auditions and acceptance into conservatory. We all highly recommend Narciso Solero Piano Studio.
Narciso Solero Piano Studio
Laura M.
The Ottley Music School has been instrumental in helping my daughter learn to read music and perform appropriate but challenging pieces. The teachers encourage each child to reach their potential while providing top notch instruction. We are happy with the quality of instruction and performance opportunities our child has received at Ottley Music School.
Ottley Music School, Inc.
Julia M.
Explains things in an easily understandable way; keeps lessons fun while including music theory. Improvements already apparent after just a few lessons. Comfortable rehearsal space, plenty of educational materials, and very clearly a skilled instructor.
Morgan Henry Guitar Lessons
Sabrina K.
Dr. Clancy is not only at the top of her field as a performer and academic, she is a gifted educator. I took the violin along with my daughter- I was able to se Dr. Clancy adapt her teaching style for our different ages. If you're even slightly considering taking up the violin, JUST DO IT! My life has been so enriched by my time with her. My daughter is already better than me, but that's ok!
Julia Clancy Music
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