School music, supported at home.
Students in Aledo ISD, Weatherford ISD and Benbrook-area schools can use private lessons to build skills for school orchestra or band, or to explore an instrument their school doesn’t offer, like mandolin or banjo.
IN-HOME LESSONS · WEST FORT WORTH
In-home music lessons in Benbrook, Aledo & Weatherford.
West of Fort Worth, the nearest music studio can be a long drive. Lessons here come to you.
Riffs and Rhythms brings weekly music lessons to homes in Benbrook, Aledo, Weatherford and the communities along I-20 and I-30. Mr. Garrett teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, viola, mandolin, tenor banjo, 5-string banjo and piano.
$50 / 45-minute lesson · Once a week
Nine instruments to choose from.
How scheduling works.
Travel time is part of scheduling out west. Share your neighborhood or ZIP code and the days that work, and Mr. Garrett will confirm what fits his travel and teaching schedule.
Lessons are $50 for 45 minutes, once a week, paid per lesson with no binding contract and a 24-hour cancellation policy.
A music teacher who comes to you.
Garrett McNutt is an award-winning music educator based in Fort Worth, a Texas-certified teacher with 10 years in the classroom. He has cleared a fingerprint background check and is insured. In-home lessons are open to families across the Dallas–Fort Worth area; availability depends on travel and scheduling.
Meet Mr. GarrettGOOD QUESTIONS
Before the first lesson.
Do you travel as far as Weatherford?
Mr. Garrett teaches west of Fort Worth, including Weatherford. Send your ZIP code and preferred times; availability depends on travel and the teaching schedule.
Do you teach country and bluegrass styles?
Yes. Guitar, mandolin and 5-string banjo lessons can focus on country, bluegrass and folk music.