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Bradley Fish Music Lessons & Studio in Madison, WI
Bradley Fish is a seasoned musician, producer, and music coach with over 33 years of professional teaching experience and a career spanning global performance and production. Holding a B.A. in Jazz Guitar/World Music, Bradley combines academic rigor with practical expertise to deliver personalized music education and studio services. His Madison-based Sound Hatchery Studio serves as a hub for private lessons, group classes, and professional music production, catering to students and artists worldwide. Bradleys approach emphasizes creativity, technical mastery, and accessibility, offering instruction in over 30 instruments and styles. Endorsed by industry leaders like Martin Guitars and GHS Strings, he brings cutting-edge tools and methodologies to his teaching and production work. With a track record of 1,600+ students and collaborations with artists such as Dan Reed and Yellowman, Bradley prioritizes student growth and artistic fulfillment. His studio features state-of-the-art equipment for recording, live looping, and multi-cam video production, ensuring a dynamic learning and creative environment. Testimonials highlight his ability to simplify complex concepts, foster confidence, and adapt to diverse learning needs. Whether teaching beginners or refining advanced musicians, Bradleys focus remains on unlocking individual potential. His services extend to music business coaching, jingle creation, and event performances, reflecting a holistic commitment to music education and industry excellence.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Rock Band Classes
Acoustic Jam Sessions
Music Production
Custom Jingles
Online Lessons
Music Business Coaching
Event Performances
Group Instruction
Studio Recording
Served areas
- Madison, WI and beyond, plus internet
Highlights and features
- We offer 33+ years of professional music teaching experience.
- Our studio features state-of-the-art recording and production equipment.
- We provide personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
- We teach 30+ instruments including rare and world instruments.
- Our students consistently achieve rapid skill development and confidence growth.
Associations and certifications
- SONY - 3 CDs of loops and music; Recorded w/Grammy winning artists, more!
What people say
Best musician I've worked with
Made learning fun and accessible
Patient and wonderful teacher
Helped develop my music career
Highly knowledgeable and adaptable
Services
Private Music Lessons
Personalized one-on-one lessons in 30+ instruments including guitar, voice, and world instruments. Tailored curriculum adapts to individual goals, skill levels, and learning styles. Combines technical training with creative expression for effective, enjoyable progress.
Rock Band Classes
Interactive group sessions with 2-6 students using professional gear. Focuses on ensemble playing, live performance skills, and real-time coaching. Builds musicality through collaborative jamming with Marshall amps, full drum kits, and PA systems.
Music Production
Full-service recording, mixing, and production in our 1,500 sq ft facility. Offers multi-cam video recording, live looping, and digital production using industry-standard software. Ideal for demos, albums, or professional music videos.
Custom Jingles
Original audio branding creation for businesses including radio/TV ads, video content, and digital marketing. Combines composition, instrumentation, and production expertise to create memorable sonic identities tailored to specific brand needs.
Music Business Coaching
Strategic advice for emerging artists covering industry navigation, career development, and practical skills. Focuses on real-world applications for building sustainable music careers through personalized consultation and resources.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We teach guitar (all types), bass, dulcimer, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, voice, drums, and 25+ more including world instruments like sitar and pipa.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide high-quality virtual lessons worldwide using advanced audio/video technology for real-time interactive instruction.
What experience levels do you accommodate?
We teach all levels from absolute beginners to professional musicians, with customized curricula for children, adults, and advanced players.
Can I record music at your studio?
Yes, our 1,500 sq ft studio offers professional recording, mixing, and production services with multi-cam video capabilities for albums or demos.
Do you teach music theory?
Yes, we integrate essential music theory into lessons using practical applications that help students understand and apply concepts creatively.
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Reviews (23)
Megan Tatreau
Jun 05, 2022
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Bradley is AMAZING. When I picture music lessons, I think of my piano lessons growing up - 1/2 hour with a teacher while we follow a book. This is NOT how Bradley's lessons are. They are spontaneous and fun - Bradley accompanied my son on drums and guitar, pushing him out of his comfort zone while being encouraging and helpful. My son also had the opportunity to do jam sessions with other teens his age - he loved them. I can't recommend Bradley enough!
Elizabeth Idzi
Sep 22, 2021
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I had a great experience taking all four of my kids to Bradley for music lessons--at the same time. He had a wonderful knack of keeping them all engage, learning something and enjoying their session. I was shocked how much they enjoyed it. I really appreciated his flexibility and willingness to work with our schedule. He offered input in advice on the instruments we selected and purchased and I was grateful about that and pleased with his suggestions. There may be a better music teacher out there but I doubt it.
Alex R.
Aug 08, 2021
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Bradley is an amazing guitar teacher. Very patient with an excellent teaching attitude. I would highly recommend him as a teacher!
Joey D
Nov 25, 2020
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Took guitar lessons from Brad years ago in Madison, and then online recently. Really helped with theory recently. He also talked me through (and in one case, out of) my music biz ideas , which was way helpful and probably saved me more than all the lessons cost put together. He's the real deal. Great player, personable, fun, a true teacher.
Nick Zindars
Oct 20, 2020
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Very knowledgeable in music and can teach all ages. I am a 35 year old beginner who can now play cords and pluck a banjo. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn to play.
Dan Toomey
Mar 22, 2020
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Bradley Fish is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and highly effective teacher. I had the pleasure of taking guitar lessons for over two years, often with my 7-year-old or 10-year-old, and Bradley was able to instantly determine where we were in terms of musical ability, what we needed to work on, and how to get there successfully. Going to lessons was always the highlight of the week in our house. Bradley is everything one would hope for with a teacher - caring, kind, able to communicate and demonstrate concepts clearly, pushes the right amount, and a great sense of humor!
Nathan Marti
Mar 17, 2020
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My two daughters take guitar lessons w/Bradley Fish; I'm appreciative of his diverse and open teaching style. Your goals, in regards to what you may hope to accomplish musically, will always be taken into account. If you want to focus on technique and music theory, he will assemble the appropriate repertoire. If you are looking to experiment with different instruments and get a taste of studio work, he will accommodate. There is always open communication and any lesson can be "tuned" to fit your mood for the day. This is a fun and relaxed atmosphere with a quality and skilled individual!
Jessica K.
Jan 18, 2020
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My son said, "If you had signed me up for lessons with Bradley from the very beginning, I would have learned more from him in months than the years it took me. and it would have been more fun." Bradley is warm, kind, encouraging, responsive and his love of music and having fun with it is 100% contagious. Madison is lucky, lucky to count Bradley among those making Madison amazing. Thank you, Bradley.
Daniel TwentyFold Young
Sep 08, 2019
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There is a lot to say about Bradley Fish. He has skyrocketed me as a bassist and musician as well, challenging me and working with me in a professional yet hospitable way. He feels like a friend as well as a mentor, nothing feels formulaic or by the books(so no boring christmas tunes). He teaches you in a way that works with your talent. Lying down everything in the process, like theory, technique, even tips on working as a musician in the professional world. I cannot recommend Bradley enough, hell I drive an hour and a half to go to lessons. Definitely the place to go to if you want a teacher that works with and for you!
John Campbell
Aug 13, 2019
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Bradley has helped put music to many of my song lyrics and produced them in an amazingly efficient manner with his musical talent mixing in different instruments from around the world through his state of the art technology. His talent and teaching skills added in make him a one of a kind producer!!
Valerie Holden
Apr 23, 2019
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My son took guitar lessons with Bradley starting when he was 8 years old until he was 15. Bradley definitely fostered a love for music and made lessons fun. He's an excellent musician and has a great, easygoing personality. My son is now asking for lessons again with Bradley, as he misses it and enjoyed it so much.
Melanie O.
Dec 07, 2018
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I love the studio so much! It's a special place full of creative vibes with awesome color and an abundance of beautiful instruments from all over the world. The studio has a real soul to it you can feel when you are there. Bradley's an amazing musician and business coach. He recently coached me through the steps of opening my new piano studio. His expertise saved me a lot of time up front and he gave me a lot to think about for future growth. Highly recommend!
Taylor Bellah
Nov 11, 2018
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Bradley Fish may be the best guitar/music teacher around! I traveled from Texas to Wisconsin and a big reason I wanted to was for these lessons. You can't beat the price for all of the resources he offers, I was able to record professional sounding originals, play and improvise in groups, and I even made a friend and joined a band. I struggled so long with many things and he made theory and learning so easy and so fun. Anything musically you want to pursue, this is one of the best teachers out there.
David Rendelman
Jan 15, 2018
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Best music teacher around - hands down! he taught me to not just play the guitar - he taught me to love to pley the guitar.
Keith Garofalo
Jul 27, 2017
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Bradley was my gateway into a lifetime passion for guitar and music. I came to him with barely any knowledge and the goal of learning how to play my favorite songs from my favorite guitar idols. Not only was Bradley able to learn anything I brought to him on the spot, he was able to break it down and explain it to me musically. His methodologies in our lessons laid down the framework for a student who just didn't want to replicate others but was able to understand why they played what they did and why it was great.
This was vital in allowing me to go on and aspire to become my own great creator of music. He taught me to love the language of music and that is the best thing anyone can give to an aspiring player. Thank you Bradley!
This was vital in allowing me to go on and aspire to become my own great creator of music. He taught me to love the language of music and that is the best thing anyone can give to an aspiring player. Thank you Bradley!
Danny Cali
May 23, 2016
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If you want to learn guitar Bradley is the guy to go to. I had been playing guitar for 5 1/2 before I moved to Wisconsin and started with Bradley, and in a year and a half he's taught me so much more than I thought I could still learn. If you want excellent lessons and the occasional jam, this is the guy for you!
Cheryl Parrish
Sep 23, 2015
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Bradley made guitar a blast for my daughter. He went out of his way to try to teach music she would like rather than teaching by a book. He's also extremely creative and helped her develop her own little fun songs. He's professional & his enthusiasm is contagious.
Terry Harville
Sep 22, 2015
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Bradley can teach it all... I had so much fun and learned so much in one lesson... dulcimer and ukulele in one afternoon of lessons...
Tzvi
Feb 02, 2011
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Totally Recommended. I took lessons with Bradley for nearly 5 years in Jerusalem. He took me from novice to pretty advanced. It was fun and we recorded, played bass, drums and did musical things I would have never imagined me being able to do. Sorry to see him leave here but happy to leave the recommendation for people in Wisconsin.
Brian
Jan 11, 2011
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Got me started on guitar on the right foot. Also did some writing and recording of my songs in lessons which came out awesome. Highly Recommended.
Dan Toomey
Bradley Fish is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and highly effective teacher. I had the pleasure of taking guitar lessons for over two years, often with my 7-year-old or 10-year-old, and Bradley was able to instantly determine where we were in terms of musical ability, what we needed to work on, and how to get there successfully. Going to lessons was always the highlight of the week in our house. Bradley is everything one would hope for with a teacher - caring, kind, able to communicate and demonstrate concepts clearly, pushes the right amount, and a great sense of humor!
Jacob Laders
Bradley 's the Best. Patient, Knowledgeable & Fun! I took guitar lessons from Bradley a few years ago and now I have my own band, moved to LA and we just finished our first album. He even did custom video and Skype lessons with me. Money well spent. Thank you Sir Fish ***** 5 Stars
Keith Garofalo
Bradley was my gateway into a lifetime passion for guitar and music. I came to him with barely any knowledge and the goal of learning how to play my favorite songs from my favorite guitar idols. Not only was Bradley able to learn anything I brought to him on the spot, he was able to break it down and explain it to me musically. His methodologies in our lessons laid down the framework for a student who just didn't want to replicate others but was able to understand why they played what they did and why it was great.
This was vital in allowing me to go on and aspire to become my own great creator of music. He taught me to love the language of music and that is the best thing anyone can give to an aspiring player. Thank you Bradley!
This was vital in allowing me to go on and aspire to become my own great creator of music. He taught me to love the language of music and that is the best thing anyone can give to an aspiring player. Thank you Bradley!