Private Music &
Guitar Lessons in Old Hickory, TN
Personalized, high-level instruction for guitar, bass, performance, and musicianship from professional Nashville musician Neil Curry.
Why Learn with Neil Curry
Real-World Stage Experience
Neil performs regularly at Nashville's top venues — Broadway, the Renaissance Hotel, and more. He brings live-stage insights into every lesson.
Tailored Curriculum
From beginners to advanced players, homeschoolers, adults, and working musicians — every lesson plan is built around your goals.
Convenient Scheduling
In-studio lessons near Brentwood, in-home where applicable, and online Zoom sessions. Flexible times that fit your life.
Instruments & Styles Offered
Acoustic Guitar
Fingerpicking, strumming, and chord vocabulary for folk, country, and singer-songwriter styles.
Electric Guitar
Rock, blues, and country lead playing — scales, soloing, tone, and effects.
Bass Guitar
Groove, timing, and locking in with a rhythm section for any genre.
Performance Prep
Stage presence, setlist building, and the confidence to play live.
Music Theory
Practical theory that unlocks the fretboard and speeds up learning.
Songwriting
Chord progressions, melody, and structure to write your own songs.
Serving Students in Old Hickory & Davidson County
Neil Curry is proud to serve students throughout Old Hickory, TN and the surrounding Davidson County neighborhoods. Whether you live in the heart of Old Hickory or in a nearby community, Neil's flexible lesson options — in-studio near Brentwood and online via Zoom — make it easy to fit professional music instruction into your schedule.
Old Hickory is part of the greater Middle Tennessee region, and families here value quality, personalized education. Neil brings over 22 years of teaching experience to every student, combining technical skill-building with the joy of playing real music from day one. Students in Old Hickory get the same high-level instruction that has made Neil one of the most trusted music educators in the Nashville area.
From kids picking up an instrument for the first time to adults returning to guitar after years away, and from homeschool families to working musicians preparing for the stage — Neil tailors every lesson to the individual. If you're in Old Hickory or anywhere in Davidson County, there's a lesson plan waiting for you.
What Students in Old Hickory Say
"I've never met an instructor of any discipline so helpful, enthusiastic and cheerful about teaching."
Frankie Stewart
"If you want to really play guitar – as in, get up in front of a crowd and move people – Neil is the guy who can teach you."
Nashville Bassist
"Neil has opened his mind to music. My son now has the passion it takes to succeed, not only in music, but in life."
Natalie Carr Shelby
Mother
"Neil is phenomenal at playing guitar among other instruments, but has an amazing ability to break lessons into practical, simple techniques."
Sherri Young
Ready to Start in Old Hickory?
Neil has openings for new students in Old Hickory and the surrounding Davidson County area right now.
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Communities Served Across Middle Tennessee
Neil Curry provides private music and guitar lessons to students throughout the Nashville metro area. Find your city below.