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Guitar Center Knoxville Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Knoxville

Learning an instrument provides many benefits aside from gaining a new skill. It relieves stress, builds confidence and cultivates creativity. There is no better place to develop and hone your musical skills than music lessons at Guitar Center Knoxville

Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before, or you’ve been playing for years and are looking to perfect your talent, Guitar Center offers the best music lessons near you for all skill levels. Our talented and experienced instructors come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and are able to offer lessons for many different instruments. Some of our most popular music lessons in Knoxville include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Knoxville
Todd Warren
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Todd grew up in Nashville, exploring many different instruments, music styles, vocal styles, and audio engineering. His first professional recording session was at age 12. He graduated from Belmont University in Nashville with a degree in mathematics, which he translated into a unique approach to music. He has produced three albums, and has worked with industry giants like Kelly Clarkson and Adele. He has been teaching music for over 20 years, and has been a professional bass player for about as long. He also plays and teaches piano, guitar, saxophone, trombone, ukulele, mandolin, didgeridoo, bagpipes, kazoo, and anything else from which he can produce sound... except a flute: he can't get sound out of it! He is an avid Marvel and Star Wars fan, and enjoys world travel and spending time with his daughter.
Samuel Stephenson
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James Manley
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Michael Gastineau
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With a passion for making learning enjoyable, I strive to create a fun and engaging environment while delivering informative and comprehensive instruction. My teaching philosophy blends the thrill of playing your favorite songs with the acquisition of essential skills and focusing on what will help us achieve our goals. As a dedicated guitar teacher, I specialize in tailoring personalized lessons to meet the unique needs of each student. My commitment to fostering a love for music and empowering students to reach their full potential, sets the foundation for a rewarding and enriching musical journey. Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
William Downes
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Welcome. My name is William J. Downes. You can call me Bill. I have had a love for music, since I could remember. It started with my love for singing. My love of music grew and I wanted to play bass guitar. I begged my father for a bass guitar. I had two weeks of guitar lessons. To say the least, playing the guitar wasn't fulfilling my passion for music. It didn't quite fit my heart like singing did. Before the internet we had something called the yellow pages. I found an ad that said “learn before you buy” “drum lessons by James Stavris”. For 6 years, I learned the art of drumming. James taught me all the techniques and styles of drumming. After high school, I went to The Hartford Conservatory of Music, where I continued my learning of music theory and music history. Shortly after that I started teaching my own students. I continued to hold myself to James' teachings; as I did then and still do now. He always said, you will learn all that you need to know to become a great drummer by embracing all mixes and genres of music. It will be an honor to teach again. Together we will find your sound, make goals, lesson plans and find passion in music through drumming. I will promise to pass down my years of wisdom and technical talent to any student, young or old who wishes to find their musical passion. If you want to learn before you buy any drum set, if you wish to become a true artist at drumming, then I'm Bill Downes and I'm down to teach you.
Douglas Datwyler
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Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player looking to break fresh ground, Doug Datwyler can carry you on your musical journey: enjoying the process of mastering the guitar. After studying with Jackie King and Herb Ellis, he continued his musical education at North Texas State University under Jack Petersen. Taking all the music courses he could, he finally made the guitar a natural instrument for his expression. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Doug relocated to Los Angeles where he was hired by Grammy award-winning group The Commodores. The next six to seven years were spent touring and recording with the group. Then with major endorsements (Fender guitars) and performing experience he embarked on a solo career. Now residing in Knoxville, Doug performs live regularly on guitar in many genres from jazz and blues, bossa nova and samba to pop. Doug has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
Ronald Murphy
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A classically trained pianist with a Bachelor of Music from Arkansas State University, Ron Murphy brings a wealth of experience and versatility to his students, over 40 years. Ron served as the resident music director for the Cumberland County Playhouse for 18 years, where he thrived in a multifaceted role and was awarded BroadwayWorld Nashville’s Best Musical Direction for Mamma Mia in 2016 and Les Miserables in 2013. Ron honed the vocal skills of actors and choirs, conducted and performed with the pit orchestra, and provided crucial accompaniment for rehearsals. He also provided students and performers instruction in piano and vocals in a Broadway-style setting. This extensive background allows him to navigate a wide range of musical styles with ease. Ron teaches piano and keyboards, music theory, and can provide vocal coaching and accompanying for singers to prepare for their auditions. He is also proficient in keyboard programming and audio editing. Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
William Mckibbin
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William is an enthusiastic teacher and an avid player of fingerstyle acoustic and electric guitar and bluegrass! He teaches guitar, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and bass. The fingerstyle techniques of James Taylor, Jim Croce and Merle Travis (Travis picking) are his wheelhouse. He is a firm believer in practice and tailors his classes towards the student’s goal. As a musician from St. Augustine, Florida, William studied Music at Flagler College and has experience singing bass, baritone and tenor in church choirs. Favorite artists include: Lindsey Buckingham, America, Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, Jim and Jesse, The Osborne Brothers, The Dillards, The Country Gentlemen, Tony Rice, Marty Robbins, Eddie Arnold, Bobby Helms, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, The Skyliners, The Flamingos, and The Charts. William McKibbin Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Matt Bieth
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Matt Bieth received his Bachelor’s in Music with college honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. He went on towards teaching certification at Northern Illinois University. Matt began teaching private lessons while still in community college. His student roster grew during the early nineties when he had nearly eighty students per week. Matt played drums in a cover band while in the sixth grade. It was then he began recording as well. Through time and practice Matt gained professional standing amongst the music community in the suburbs of Chicago. Eventually, he would play and record with notable artists such as: Tim Gant (Aretha Franklin, Backstreet Boys), L.A. concert promoter Happin Harry, Jerry Reed (Guns and Roses), Rowan Robertson (Dio), Michael Angelo Batio, Robert Williams (Funkadelics), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative), amongst others. Matt Bieth has two recordings: “The Matt Bieth Show” is a full length album featuring originals and covers from artists Ratt, Ozzy, Vince Guaraldi, and Rihanna. “Shredded Mini Bieths” is an EP of original compositions with a darker vibe. Matt’s music can be found with a simple Google search: Matt Bieth guitarist. His albums are available on iHeart.com, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Soundcloud, Facebook, Rhapsody, and YouTube. Matt Bieth has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Gene Laloggia
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Drummer Gene La Loggia has many years experience teaching music in schools. He earned BS in Music Education, K-12 Nazareth College, May, 1987 and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education, Roberts Wesleyan College, May, 1994. He is a certified music teacher K-12 General Music and Instrumental, as well as elementary classroom instruction K-6. Gene is the drummer and a singer at Grace Church Knoxville. He has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Calvin Sapp
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At Guitar Center, we offer not only the best guitar lessons near you, but we also have music lessons in bass guitar, drums, piano, vocals, music producing and more. Whatever sound you are looking for, our professional instructors are ready to help you discover your groove. Take a look below at some of our favorite instruments and most popular lessons available at Guitar Center Knoxville.

Guitar Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Guitar Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Build finger strength and coordination, master chords, understand strum patterns and learn to find your unique sound with our guitar lessons. You’ll set the tone and define the attitude of the music.
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Bass Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Bass Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Learn to play the bass guitar from our expert instructors. The bass is the heart and soul of music - hone the craft and essence of what it takes to be a bass player with professional bass lessons at Guitar Center Knoxville.
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Drums Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Drums Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Drummers control the groove and energy of every song and performance. Discover the beat within you and learn what it takes to lead a band with our drum lessons.
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Piano Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Piano Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Explore melodies and chords to help you build emotional power. You’ll have more range at your fingertips than with any other instrument.
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Vocals Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Vocals Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Learn proper techniques and build self-confidence to be center stage. As a singer, you'll be a storyteller, and the bridge between the band and the audience.
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DJ Lessons And More in Knoxville, TN
DJ Lessons And More in Knoxville, TN
We also offer lessons on DJing, brass & woodwind instruments, music production and songwriting. Call 866-761-0244 for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each instructor customizes lessons to ensure you are learning what you like and having fun. Your instructor will start you slowly, introducing new concepts each week, plus give you exercises or easy songs to play to keep you learning at home.
Learning an instrument is an enriching and rewarding experience that creates lifelong benefits, including increased self-esteem and the boosting of memory. Additionally, benefits for school-age individuals can include improved coordination, the expanding of social skills, and higher scores in math, reading and language.
30-minute lessons allow young or beginner students to learn the basics of the instrument and start playing songs. 60-minute lessons are ideal for more advanced students looking to progress faster and focus on the finer points of technique.
This varies by age and the type of goals the student has set out to achieve. However, most new students usually spend 15–30 min. practicing daily, while advanced students can practice for an hour or more each day in between lessons.
Our flexible curriculum allows students of all skill levels to experience growth. We help create a foundational understanding of music theory through the style of music you want to play. Our instructors will work to understand your goals and passions, and make sure you are on the path to learning what you want at your own speed.
Our Lessons staff will work with you to determine your current skill level, stylistic interest and ambitions. We'll then help you choose an instructor who best suits your style and goals. If at any point, you'd like to change instructors, let us know. Our weekly monitoring of progress and wide-ranging curriculum means you can switch to any of our qualified instructors, or another instrument, without missing a beat.

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