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Music Studio

At Russell Lacy Music, we never forget that the real joy of mastering music is the art of it: the freedom to create and improvise, to express yourself through the music. We believe that art is a combination of self-expression, exploration, and a journey of discovery. Our faculty is dedicated to developing our students' artistic potential through careful guidance and mentorship.

Russell Lacy Music is devoted to helping students become the best musicians they can be. We focus exclusively on teaching music, and understand that it has two parts: craft and art. Our faculty has the expertise and commitment to craft to ensure that every student has a strong foundation. We also recognize that the real joy of mastering music is the art of it, and are devoted to developing our students’ artistic potential through guidance and mentorship.

Music

Playing Instrument

Affordable

Private lessons form the core of Russell Lacy Music. All lessons are one-on-one with one of our university-educated instructors and dedicated to strengthening the student's foundation by focusing on reading, theory, and technique as well as developing repertoire. We use method books as a framework to introduce new concepts, while giving students the freedom to play music that inspires them most. All our teachers bring a passion for music to every lesson.

Learning to perform before an audience is an important component of music education. We strongly encourage all students to develop two contrasting pieces to perform at the annual recital in late May — a technical etude and a piece they select from their own repertoires. 

Private Music Lessons

Our ensemble program matches up students of similar age and ability, allowing them to create music in a group setting. Adult students are welcome to participate in our adult band program. Instructors guide the bands as they choose songs and rehearse material while learning to listen and work cooperatively. The semester-long program culminates with one of the highlights of the semester — a performance by all the bands at a local venue!  

We offer this program in the fall and spring for the entire semester. In the summer, we offer intensive band camps, including include a full week of band rehearsals to prepare for a final performance.

Ensembles

Workshops are in a small group format and offer a unique opportunity to expand on topics covered in private lessons. Faculty teach in their areas of expertise, exploring topics such as improvisation, music theory, composition, and background singing.

Workshops are most often single sessions, but in some cases, they are two or three meetings. The workshop offerings are emailed out to all current students.

Workshops

Coed

Kids

Tweens

Russell Lacy Music

I've been a student here for two or three years, and each of those years has been fantastic. We had no problems with it since Russell managed the epidemic nicely by swiftly moving lessons to Zoom.

Russell moved quickly to put me on the schedule of a top instructor. Everyone is from the area and loves both teaching and music. In Durham's downtown, access to the place is simple.

Ervin Y

Great location with kind residents and effective communication. provides several chances for you to perform alongside others and showcase your abilities. I have been coming here for a while.