Mr. Denny's Music Lessons

In-home and online music lessons

Let's make
some music.

Thoughtful lessons in piano, guitar, bass, voice, ukulele, mandolin, and beginning instruction on any instrument — for students who want to play, listen, create, and find their own sound.

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A place to begin

Music is more
than the notes.

Piano is at the heart of the studio, with guitar, bass, voice, ukulele, and mandolin instruction alongside beginning lessons for any other instrument a student wants to try. Mr. Denny helps students build the skills and confidence to become musicians, not just instrumentalists — for a lifetime, not just a semester.

The main focus

Piano lessons

Learn on the piano at home, with a friendly guide beside you from the very first notes.

And much more

Guitar, bass, voice & beyond

Explore guitar, bass, voice, ukulele, mandolin, or begin with the instrument that makes you excited to learn.

Made to fit

At home or online

Choose in-home lessons or meet online for personal instruction wherever you are.

A teaching philosophy you can trust

Why a music teacher matters.

Mr. Denny's teaching is grounded in the Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education — a philosophy built on healthy, tension-free technique, ear training, guided practice, and helping students become confident, well-rounded, lifelong musicians rather than students who simply pass through lessons.

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Plan your year

A calendar built for steady progress.

Lessons run on a 44-week yearly calendar with four quarters and 11 lesson weeks per quarter, published well in advance so families can plan with confidence.

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A playful foundation

Learning that feels like music.

Piano students learn with Presto! It's Piano Magic, Books One and Two, and guitar students learn with Presto! It's Guitar Magic, Book One — both from Presto! It's Music Magic Publishing, alongside supplemental repertoire from The Wellspring of Repertoire collections and hands-on teaching aids like Presto's Keyboard Assistant and Grand Staff Assistant.

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Ready when you are

Let's find the right lesson for your student.

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