Music Lessons with a Side of Empathy and Connection!
Salutations! Music Lessons in the Dallas- Fort Worth Area (DFW) just got a little more out of the ordinary! In our opinion, music lessons aren’t just about the music. They’re never just about the music with Garrett. Our style goes beyond the music because, believe it or not, taking up an instrument can teach you many skills. Communication, leadership, problem-solving, and empathy are only a few of the skills you’ll learn with Garrett. There are plenty of teachers and schools that teach notes, techniques, and chords, but very few teach the equally important skills that go along with being a self-reliant, competent musician.
Students in Garrett’s Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) in-person studio and online studio go on to do great and impactful things with their music and other talents. From becoming band leaders to music teachers and music majors to taking on additional leadership roles in school and other extracurriculars, taking music with Garrett has an impact on students that lasts a lifetime. The skills they learn through music are applied everywhere else in their lives. Not only are artistry and self-expression taught, but self-reliance, task initiation, time management, and other executive functioning skills that students in this day and age need to succeed and be a cut above the rest. These are the qualities of a leader, forged and molded behind strings or keys.
See what all the fuss is about! Schedule your free trial lesson ASAP to secure a position in the studio!
Read Why Parents Agree Garrett is NOT Your Average Music Teacher!
Kelly H.
“My son, Jameson, recently began mandolin lessons with Garrett. Each session, Jameson is excited to go and comes home wanting to share what he learned. Garrett does a wonderful job with encouragement and instruction. This combination makes for an extremely positive learning environment! With Mr. McNutt’s guidance, he was able to jump right in and begin. Jameson is proud of his progress thus far. We are thankful for the lessons and look forward to hearing more music!”
Holly U. (10/26)
“Mr. Garrett is AMAZING. I know it was overwhelmingly perfect when my 13 yr old finishes class with a smile on her face and saying ‘that was awesome.’ Mr. Garrett was friendly, energetic and super professional. He was able to meet my daughter at her current level and didn't waste a minute readjusting his original plans in order to accommodate her needs. He is experienced with music and with teaching; he was able to pull up music and instructions instantly for classroom use. His classroom is impressive with musical equipment, technology and an overall musical vibe. We couldn't be more impressed with him or recommend him high enough. If you haven't taken a class with Mr. Garrett, you are missing out!”
Melissa D.
“My 10 year old loved [ukulele lessons]! She said that Mr. Garrett “made everything seem easy!” She was happy to show us the chords and songs that she learned.”
Annie A.
“My kids loved Garrett. They built confidence and came away with a new song, and excited to keep playing.”
Holly U. (12/17/2020)
Mr Garrett is phenomenal. He is passionate about music and conveys this to his class. He meets the students exactly where they are at and easily adjusts throughout the class to keep pace with them. My daughter has gained amazing confidence in her playing because of him! His love for music making is contagious and we are so happy to have found him. You MUST try this teacher!
Britt E.
“You would be lucky to have Garrett teach your child. My son now has a growing skill and a direction he wants to take in life. We are certain it was initiated and fanned by Garrett's teaching. Seeing that spark in our son and encouraging it to grow has changed his life. There is nothing more impactful you could do for your child than to have a dedicated and caring teacher like Garrett nurture their own inner musician.”
Cathay
“Mr. Garrett was great and engaging, and my son loved his class. It was his first time playing the ukulele, and he loved it! Thank you.”
Rachel C.
“Garrett’s musical talent accompanied by his enthusiasm and teaching ability make learning to play an instrument fun and engaging. My child looks forward to his banjo lessons every week and his skill and love of the instrument has grown under Garrett’s direction.“
Sierra
“Garrett is a very knowledgeable musician and a teacher who is fantastic with instructing multiple children at different levels of mastery. He had great content within the classroom and has well planned quality resources you can use after class. My son really enjoyed his first ever music lessons with Garrett.”
Mischa S.
“My daughter had a great time, and is still plucking the strings of her ukulele and looking forward to more classes.”
These reviews are written by REAL parents who’s kids have taken music lessons from Garrett. Clearly, the reviews speak for themselves. Book your free trial lesson by clicking the button below!
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Those who can do and those who can’t teach? AS IF!
As a musician, Garret has played in multiple bands (often more than one and even more than one simultaneously) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area, as well as various ensembles and orchestras across Texas and New Mexico. Not only this but as an Irish tenor banjo player, Garrett has played aboard cruise ships with some of the most talented folk musicians on this side of Belfast! He knows what it takes to be an excellent non-verbal communicator and ensure the music groovin’ and rockin’.
He also has a single up on Spotify, The Waltz of the Little Raccoons, and is working on the rest of the EP Sins of the Woodland Creatures, which he hopes to finish before his son, Sean, is born.
In addition to teaching lessons AND teaching music full time, Garrett has written a ukulele curriculum, Ukulele Unleashed, that gets kids plucking faster than ever before. He’s also created the FIRST (that he knows of) musical deck builder card game, Battle of the Bards, to be played alongside Ukulele Unleashed! You can also keep up with his thoughts, practice advice, and more in the blog on this site.
The MusicMan does, and he teaches. That’s a combo that can’t be beat. Click the button below to get your trial lesson with Garrett “MusicManMcNutt” ASAP.
Why else would you choose Garrett?
Frequently Asked Questions!
What parts of Dallas-Fort Worth do you teach in?
I service the Aledo, Benbrook, Weatherford, Azle, and Fort Worth areas. If you aren’t from the area, no worries! Sign up for a trial lesson so we can see if it’s a good fit.
Where are lessons held?
Lessons are held either at Garrett’s house, or at your own home. Either location is fine with him!
I usually teach students who are in second grade into middle and high school, and older. If you have a younger student, no worries. Sign up for a trial lesson so we can see if it is a good fit. I will take them on as students on a case-by-case basis!
What ages do you teach?
There is no time like the present to begin something new. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
Am I too old to start?
Not only can you you send them to Garrett, and they sign up, you will get a $25 dollar gift card to the place of your choice, Garrett’s treat!