Music Lessons
About Our Music Lessons
Our music lessons teach students how to play and care for their instruments as well as the necessary skills and techniques as a musician.
Bass Guitar
Students will learn tuning technique, fingering position of the bass, reading of notation, theory, chords and inversions for all genres of music.
Guitar
Students will learn tuning technique, fingering position of the guitar, reading of notation, theory, chords and inversions for all genres of music
Organ
Students will learn reading of music and theory, technique, scales, arpeggios and chords for all genres of music. Studying presets, drawbars and pedal techniques will be paramount.
Trumpet
This lesson provides an understanding of an embouchure and their instrument including the mouthpiece, teaching a student how to keep the corners of their mouth firm so that air does not leak out. Students will also learn how to play their scales.
Drums
Instruction includes learning to play and handle the drum set, rudiments, paradiddles, learning to read music and band charts and learning to play various styles of music and beats.
Piano
Students will learn reading of music and theory, technique, scales, arpeggios, notes, and chords for all genres of music.
Violin
Lessons include how to care for, tune and hold the violin. Also, students will learn theoretical knowledge along with the mechanics of the violin.
Saxophone
During this lesson, students will learn the correct way of playing their instrument, embouchure control, hand and finger placement, breath control, sound projection, music reading techniques, and song and etude study.
Flute
Students will learn to read notes, rhythm, dynamics and music theory while getting the best sound from the instrument.
Instructors
We offer a diverse range of professionals ranging from school teachers, recording artists, producers, band directors, and music therapists. Their backgrounds and styles vary from Classical, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, and Rock music. The teachers have showcased their talents throughout the world and they have the unique gift to be able to teach students on every level.
Professor Randy J. Gibson
Piano & Organ Instructor
Carrie Lessene
Piano, Vocal, Violin, Flute Instructor & Music Therapist
Masha Smith
Piano, Vocal & Cello Instructor
Daniel Saleem
Piano Instructor
Robert Randolph
Violin, Piano, Trumpet & Saxophone Instructor
Rod Berry
Saxophone, Trumpet, & Trombone Instructor
Kevon Lewis
Bass & Guitar Instructor
Malachai Watson
Guitar Instructor
Paul Gordon
Drums & Piano Instructor
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The Gibson School of Music and Arts was founded in 1995 by Professor Randy J. Gibson. We offer music and arts lessons and classes, musicians for hire, space rentals, instrument sales, and more.
Contact Us
Address: 5425 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Phone Number: (215) 924-7345
Fax Number: (215) 924-8890
Email Address: gibsonmusicarts1@gmail.com
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Our Hours
Monday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday - Closed
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - Closed