Music Teachers in Nashville
Green Hills Guitar Studio

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Learn From Working Musicians and Experienced Teachers

Founded by guitarist and educator Shane Lamb, Green Hills Guitar Studio brings together experienced instructors who teach guitar, bass, piano, voice, songwriting, music theory, ear training, and more.

Lessons are personalized around each student’s experience, interests, and goals, whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, developing your technique, writing your own music, or preparing to perform.

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Meet Our Music Instructors

Every student comes in with different interests, experience, and goals. Our instructors bring backgrounds in performance, recording, songwriting, and music education, with specialties ranging from guitar and bass to piano, voice, theory, and songwriting. Explore the profiles below to learn more about each instructor’s background, teaching approach, and areas of expertise.

Shane Lamb with Danocaster guitar recording at Welcome to 1979 in Nashville

Shane Lamb, Founder

Shane teaches guitar, songwriting, music theory, and ear training, helping students become more confident players with a stronger understanding of the music they want to make.

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Sam Farkas

Sam Farkas

Sam teaches guitar, ukulele, music theory, and ear training, helping students build practical skills through lessons tailored to their goals.

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Ryan Harris Brown

Ryan Harris Brown

Ryan teaches guitar, songwriting, and music theory, helping students build stronger technique, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how music works.

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Tommy MacDonald - Bass Guitar & Guitar Instructor - Green Hills Guitar Studio

Tommy MacDonald

Tommy teaches bass and guitar, helping students develop technique, musicianship, and practical skills shaped by decades of professional experience.

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Kate Sorrells

Kate Sorrells

Kate teaches voice, helping students build healthy technique, confidence, and performance skills through lessons tailored to their individual needs.

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Kent Toalson

Kent teaches piano and keyboard, helping students build musical skills, creativity, and confidence at every age and ability level.

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Tim Marks

Tim teaches bass guitar, helping students develop technique, vocabulary, tone, and practical skills for performing and recording.

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Michael Edwards

Michael teaches online guitar and songwriting, helping students develop practical skills informed by decades of professional recording and performance experience.

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Taylor Borton

Taylor teaches beginner guitar, voice, and songwriting, helping students build skills across playing, singing, and writing their own music.

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Shirley Simpson

Shirley Simpson

Shirley teaches voice and beginner piano, helping students build healthy technique, confidence, and a strong musical foundation.

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Ready to start lessons? Sign up for weekly music lessons and tell us a little about what you want to learn, your goals, and your preferred instructor. We’ll work with you to find a day and time that fits your schedule.

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