Offering flexible lessons with patient teachers in piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder, ukulele, bass, trumpet, trombone, French horn, violin, viola, drums, percussion, voice, and vibraphone.

John Payne, the school's director, had an extensive performing career, including recording with Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt. Read about John’s teaching philosophy in his teacher bio.

“We are a John Payne Music Center family.  My daughter takes sax lessons and I take guitar and drum lessons.  All the teachers at the Center are incredible: deeply knowledgeable, patient, kind, and fun!  They tailor each lesson to perfectly fit your ability and goals.  The online lesson format is virtually identical to the in person format, even better because there is no commute.”

“My son LOVES all the online value adds:  the personalized private videos to practice along with, making duets with Grant in  Acapella, and learning how to use backing tracks.”
—4th grade trumpet student of Grant Randall

“The best part about the remote lessons is the convenience. We don’t have to rush out for lessons.  Because it is so convenient, we increased the lessons to two times a week.”

“Now I have to write down the assignment of what to do carefully by myself.  At an in person lesson, the teacher writes these.  But when I write them It helps me remember what to practice and I can write them in my own organized way.”
—5th grade clarinet student