Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Lessons Provider in Sedona, AZ
Founded in 1996, Sedona Music Lessons has been dedicated to nurturing musical talent across all age groups and skill levels. Our instructors, Gary Bettum and Gina Donello, bring decades of professional experience in music education, performance, and recording arts. We specialize in guitar and voice instruction while offering lessons for over 30 instruments, including bass, keyboards, drums, and saxophone. Our dual music studios provide full digital recording facilities for students and independent artists, supporting creative projects from initial composition to final production. With a teaching philosophy emphasizing personalized learning plans and technical mastery, we help students achieve goals in improvisation, songwriting, and performance. Our expertise extends to music theory, digital restoration, and artist development, serving local communities from Sedona to Flagstaff as well as international students through online instruction. Gary's background in jazz performance and audio engineering complements Gina's classical vocal training and innovative teaching methods combining yoga and sound therapy. Together, we maintain active careers as performing artists and recording engineers while fostering the next generation of musicians.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Recording Studio
Performance Coaching
Music Theory
Songwriting Workshops
Instrument Repair
Online Lessons
Served areas
- Northern Arizona
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined teaching experience with certified instructors
- Customized lesson plans for all skill levels and musical interests
- Professional recording studios with digital production capabilities
- Instructors hold advanced degrees in music performance and education
- Proven track record developing award-winning musicians and performers
Services
Guitar Lessons
Comprehensive guitar instruction for all skill levels covering multiple genres including rock, jazz, and classical. Lessons focus on technique development, music theory application, and performance preparation. Students gain access to practice resources and recording facilities for skill demonstration.
Voice Training
Specialized vocal instruction combining classical techniques with modern performance methods. Sessions include breath control exercises, range development, and song interpretation. Advanced students receive recording studio access for professional vocal production practice.
Recording Studio
Full-service digital recording facilities available for student and professional projects. Services include multi-track recording, mixing, mastering, and digital restoration. Engineers provide technical guidance for creating demo recordings and commercial releases.
Performance Coaching
Stage presence training and performance preparation for musicians at all levels. Curriculum includes improvisation techniques, repertoire building, and live sound management. Students participate in recitals and local venue performances.
Online Lessons
Interactive virtual music lessons available globally through video conferencing platforms. Structured curriculum with progress tracking and digital resource access. Suitable for students seeking flexible scheduling or specialized instruction not available locally.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer instruction for guitar, voice, bass, keyboards, drums, saxophone, ukulele, and over 30 additional instruments through specialized instructors.
Do you prepare students for professional careers?
Yes, our curriculum includes performance coaching, recording experience, and industry networking opportunities for aspiring professional musicians.
Are online lessons available?
We provide virtual instruction with the same quality curriculum as in-person lessons, accessible to students worldwide through video conferencing.
What recording services do you offer?
Our studios provide multi-track recording, mixing, mastering, and digital restoration services for both students and professional artists.
What teaching methods do you use?
We combine customized lesson plans with technical training, incorporating music theory, improvisation, and performance practice tailored to each student's goals.