With more than 20 years of experience in music lessons, Olde Mill Music provides excellent, individualized instruction to our students. Our team of instructors are motivated by their love of music and the passion to transfer their knowledge and skills to others so their creativity and talent can shine.
Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, and Mandolin Instructor
Stanley studied classical guitar at the North Carolina School of the Arts for six years. He teaches all styles of acoustic and electric guitar, beginning fiddle, old-time banjo, Irish tenor banjo, Irish bouzouki, and mandolin. He began teaching in 1987.
Call 276-728-8662 to schedule lessons with Stanley!
Drum Instructor
Brent loves to play, study, and teach the drums. He has expertise playing in symphonic orchestras, jazz ensembles, marching bands, rock bands, recording, and teaching the drums.
Brent is proficient in all styles of drumming.
He instructs children as well as adults.
Call to set up a lesson with Brent today at 336-756-1695
Mandolin and more
Greg is well-versed in bluegrass and is currently playing with several touring groups, including The Churchmen! Greg can instruct students at an advanced level and is currently taking a limited number of students.
Call to set up a lesson with Greg today at 336-326-5614
Piano, Guitar/Bass/Ukulele, Drums/Percussion, Brass and Composition/Production Instructor
Robert is a multi-instrumentalist with experience playing and teaching Piano, Guitar/Bass/Ukulele, Drums/Percussion, Brass and Composition/Production. After receiving the Louis Armstrong Award for performing he studied music at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Since 2008 he has been performing, writing, and publishing, and in 2019 began teaching full-time at the Jacksonville School of the Arts in Jacksonville, FL, and Bach to Rock Music Schools in Jacksonville Beach, FL. His compositions have been featured in television programs, on recorded works, and on stage in various theatrical productions. Also, he has had the privilege of sharing the stage with several notable performers across all genres of music. Robert is excited to continue his work here in your community, sharing a love for music with students of all ages or experience levels!
Call to set up a lesson with Robert today at [email protected]
Group Ukulele Classes
All ages and skill levels are welcome!!
Classes will be held on Tuesdays at Olde Mill Music in Mount Airy, NC from 1pm-2:30pm and 7:30pm-9pm. Instruments, accessories, and package deals are available at the store.
The course is $125 per person with three opportunities to meet each week. Children seven and under should take the class with an adult or older sibling.If you have questions or need more information, please text or call George Smith: (336) 648-0136 [email protected]
Isaac Rives is a bassist from Mount Airy who has performing, touring, studio, and teaching experience including over a decade in Nashville, TN, as a musician and studio engineer. He has played and can teach almost any genre from rock and funk to classical and jazz. All ages and all experience levels are welcome!
Email Isaac at [email protected] or call 336-374-8132
Voice and Music Instructor
Sylvia is a certified Estill Voice International Master Teacher.
Sylvia offers voice training for all ages of singers, speakers, and actors.
She can help you prepare for auditions as well as build confidence and increase your musicianship.
Call to set up a lesson with Sylvia today at 336-793-7658
Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, instruction.
George also conducts MAUI (Mount Airy Ukulele Invasion) and Granite City Rock Orchestra at Olde Mill Music. Find out more about MAUI here, and Granite City Rock Orchestra here.
"I am fortunate enough to be able to make a living at music whether it's performing, teaching, recording or tuning pianos. In all aspects, I try to always put my heart into it. To me, it's where the music begins, lives, stirs and thrives." George Smith
Call George at 336-648-0136
Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Music Theory
Chad Barnard is a Mount Airy native who has been playing guitar for over twenty years. He has an Associates Degree in Audio Production and Artist Management. He is currently earning his Bachelor’s in Guitar from Berklee College of Music. His songs have received national press and college radio airplay.
While Chad is currently teaching guitar, ukulele, songwriting, and music theory, he plans to add several more instruments in the near future.
Please call 336.829.1071 or email [email protected] to book your lesson.