| Local Music Teachers |
| Ron Fetner | Website | Ron is a full time professional song writer and recording artist offering guitar instruction.
He is located in Yorktown, VA. |
| Mark Tuori | Website | Guitar instructor and jazz musician, Newport News, VA. |
| Mike Larken | (804) 642-6434 | Offers guitar lessons at Winter Sound in Gloucester VA. |
| Bill Gurley | Website | Guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo lessons in Gloucester, VA. |
| Bryan Forrest | (757) 872-9444 or
email | Denbigh-based guitar instructor, also proficient at piano, percussion, vocals and other stringed instruments. |
| Herb Smith | Website | Guitar teacher and local performer. |
| Curt Brady | Website | Guitar lessons. See website for more information. |
| Local Performing Musicians (Booking Information) |
Bill Gurley
| Website | Professional musician, also offers some lessons. |
| Ron Fetner | Website | Songwriter and performing musician, also offers lessons. |
| Johnny St. Clair | Website | Professional recording Country music artist. |
| Stephen Bennett | Website | Well known for his phenomenal mastery of the harpguitar. An absolute treat for your ears! |
| Sam Dorsey | Article | A wonderful classical guitarist. |
| Glowin' Moses | Website | Christian pop rock band, check website for venue or booking information. |
| Beth Champion Mason | Website | Songwriter and recording artist based in Hampton Roads, performing at churches, festivals, colleges and coffeehouses throughout the country. |
| Bud Finch | Website | Code Blue Bluegrass band. |
| Kevin Phillips | Website | Legacy Bluegrass Band |
| Woody Beckner | Article | Jazz musician and recording artist. |
| Larry Berwald | Website | Harpguitarist, local recording/performing musician. |
| Michael Durig | Article | Jazz musician who has played with the U.S. Navy CINCLANTFLT band. |
| Coyote Run | Website | Local recording/performing musicians, eclectic Folk and Celtic music. |
| Janice Payne | Website | Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter |
| Mike Aiken | Website | Maritime Folk Rock- Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter |
| Kevin Tully | Website | Performing on the Peninsula, check website for dates. |
| Jim Lucas | (757) 565-5672 | Guitar soloist, dinner music, easy listening, light jazz, contemporary. |
| Certified Acoustic | Website | Playing a unique blend of country, blues, rock, bluegrass and old-time music. |
| Kelly Curtis Band | Website | Blues, rock and original compositions. |
| Bryan Forrest | (757) 872-9444 or
email | Has opened shows for artists as diverse as John Hiatt, Ellis Paul and Adrian Belew. As a composer he has had his music featured on MTV's " The Real World" as well as in theater productions throughout Hampton Roads. |
| A Young Entertainment Co. | Website | Children's music, ministry and special events. |
| Local Music Stores |
Winter Sound
Gloucester, VA | (804) 642-6434 | Acoustic & electric guitars, basses, drums, band instruments, lessons & parts. Amp repair. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and great prices. Highly recommended. |
Amory Music
Williamsburg, VA | (757) 229-8070 | Band instrument rentals and repair. Amps, guitars, sheet music. |
Colonial Tonewoods
Williamsburg, VA | (757) 564-0956 | Tonewood supplier offering Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood, African & Honduran Mahogany, Koa, Ziricote, Ovangkol, Honduran Rosewood and other select tonewoods. |
Mandolin World Headquarters
Richmond, VA | (804) 741-3455 | Vintage instrument sales, buying and selling.
If you're looking for a vintage mandolin, this is the spot. |
Picker's Supply
Fredericksburg, VA | (800) 830-4669 | New & vintage instrument sales. Very nice place to visit and spend the day. |
