Unlock Your Child's Potential with Guitar
Boost Brain Power, Confidence, and Emotional Resilience
With Fun & Engaging Guitar Lessons!
With Fun & Engaging Guitar Lessons!
How Guitar Sharpens Young Minds
Playing the guitar isn't just for fun- it's a powerful tool for hacking the brain.
Discover how learning guitar is one of the best investments you can make in your child’s future.
Discover how learning guitar is one of the best investments you can make in your child’s future.
Guitar Boosts Cognitive Brain Development
Learning to play the guitar offers incredible benefits for cognitive development, especially in children. It boosts brain development by enhancing memory, creativity, and problem-solving through neuroplasticity. The fine motor skills gained from playing also improve coordination. Playing guitar strengthens focus and multitasking, as kids must read music, listen, and coordinate their hands simultaneously.
Additionally, being able to play songs on guitar can help protect against future memory loss. Mastering a musical piece involves memorizing complex sequences of notes, which helps develop both short-term and long-term memory.
Additionally, being able to play songs on guitar can help protect against future memory loss. Mastering a musical piece involves memorizing complex sequences of notes, which helps develop both short-term and long-term memory.
Guitar Enhances Confidence & Community
Playing guitar offers children a powerful way to build confidence and foster a sense of community. Students experience a boost in self-confidence as they overcome challenging obstacles and showcase their progress and skill in front of peers.
Guitar culture naturally encourages jamming out and collaborating with others, helping children develop teamwork and communication skills. When people hear their favorite music, it’s easier to share a smile, engage and root with others. Research says these bonding experiences comes from a rush of endorphins and create opportunities for connection, belonging, and mutual support. Guitarists develop social cues and communication skills that teach them to share, listen, and appreciate others—essential social skills that last long after the music stops.
Guitar culture naturally encourages jamming out and collaborating with others, helping children develop teamwork and communication skills. When people hear their favorite music, it’s easier to share a smile, engage and root with others. Research says these bonding experiences comes from a rush of endorphins and create opportunities for connection, belonging, and mutual support. Guitarists develop social cues and communication skills that teach them to share, listen, and appreciate others—essential social skills that last long after the music stops.
Guitar Supports Mental Health Management
In today’s increasingly busy and demanding world, playing the guitar offers children a healthy emotional outlet to process stress and anxiety. Research shows that playing an instrument can guide the mind into a “flow state”—a deeply focused, immersive experience. In this state, the brain releases dopamine, reduces brain activity in stress-related regions, and helps lower heart rate.
Playing the guitar interrupts negative thought patterns, promotes mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment. By developing this healthy coping mechanism, children gain a safe and effective way to manage stress and support their mental health.
Playing the guitar interrupts negative thought patterns, promotes mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment. By developing this healthy coping mechanism, children gain a safe and effective way to manage stress and support their mental health.
Read more about life long musical benefits:
Boost Brain Development20% better cognitive skills in memory and attention for schoolkids. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2018
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Increase Confidence Kids build confidence and self-expression with peer performance. University College London, 2010
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Mental Health Lower anxiety by helping kids regulate their emotions. International Journal of Music Ed, 2020
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OUR PHILOSOPHYWe are on a mission to make more happy musicians and happy performers.
At Piano & More, we believe playing the guitar is a transformative experience that enriches your child's development in ways no other extracurricular can. We stand for keeping the learning experience fun and also providing fun social memories for our students. This way you DO keep using music as a healthy emotional outlet- even throughout adulthood. |
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Our Teachers Come To You
SERVICING IN-HOME LESSON AT 3 LOCATIONS
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📍 Arlington, Virginia |
📍 Falls Church, Virginia |
📍 Mclean, Virginia |
Guitar Teacher driving to your home for a lesson!
No traffic. No carpooling.
We know how busy you are. Our teachers drive to YOU and teach in your home!
Think uber for music lessons.
Think uber for music lessons.
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Step 3Membership Enrollment
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Guitar Memberships
Our policies & payment plans are designed to enhance lesson quality, member confidence, and convenience. No hassle, worry-free high quality private education right in the comfort of your home!
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Guilt-free cancellations
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NO long-term annual or semester commitments
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Free Lessons For Teacher Cancellations
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Open Mics, Music Field Trips, Recitals
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Student Travel Options
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Local studio w/ positive reviews
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Background Checked & Insured
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Servicing lessons since 2016
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Dedicated Full-time Admin Team
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Don't just take our word for it
"James' ability to build rapport with his guitar students is very powerful. He is able to meet each student where they are and help them develop naturally. His is a rare teacher because he does not make the lessons about what he knows, but rather about what the student wants to learn." Parent Testimonial Arlington, VA May 2024 
"My son has been learning piano from Ms.Abigail at P&M for the last 5 years. He had made amazing progress & is being challenged to his full potential. Over the years Ms. Abby has worked wonders on his musical skills & his confidence. " Poornima Madhavan Mclean, VA May 2024 |
"Robert has been a wonderful teacher for our 7-year-old son. Our kid is having so much fun that, just four months after his first lesson, he wanted to extend his lesson duration from 30 to 45 minutes, a testament to Robert's ability to keep him engaged and motivated. " Hyejin Abarcar Arlington, VA May 2024 
"HJ truly instilled the girls to be confident. She made lessons fun. I do not know HOW she did it, but they learned so much than I ever expected." Parent Testimonial Arlington, VA May 2024 |
"Sheida is by far the most professional teacher I've hired for my kids. I've been recommending her to other parents in NA. Piano&More is a great team with perfect costumer service, provides wonderful recitals and fieldtrips and top-quality training and programs." A Mac Arlington, VA April 2023 
"We've had a great experience with Piano & More! The scheduling process and getting matched with an instructor was smooth, and we were so grateful to have the convenience of an instructor that was able to come to our home. Our 9 and 6 year olds have really enjoyed their piano lessons with Chris C! Nicole Gerardo Arlington, VA May 2024 |
New Student FAQs
Why Book Now
⚠️ Avoid Losing the Time You Want
Our experienced teachers are in high demand, especially during prime learning times like 4-6pm. These slots fill up fast. If you don't have schedule flexibility and you find an opening you like , book it now before it's gone.
⚠️ Optimize Critical Time In Your Child's Brain Development
The early years are key to unlocking your child's full cognitive potential. Music education during these formative stages enhances brain growth, independence, and creativity. The longer you wait, the more of these vital opportunities may be missed.
⚠️ Beat the Busy Teen Years
As students grow older, extracurriculars like sports and social activities take center stage. We've found that our high school students struggle to fit practice time into their packed schedules. Starting now ensures a strong foundation, so music can remain a meaningful part of your child’s life—even into adulthood.
