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I am passionate about fiddle and guitar music of all kinds, and I love to teach. I honestly believe that the world would be a better place if more people played music. I give lessons in my home studio in Falls Church City, Virginia. I charge $25 for a half hour and $50 for an hour, and it's $40 for an hour if you can come during the day.

NEW! Thanks to the miracles of technology, I now give Internet Lessons. As long as you have a webcam, Skype, and a broadband connection, it works. So, if you don't live close or don't have the time to drive over, I can still teach you. You'll get access to my file sharing site to download movies of me playing the songs so you can watch and listen to how it should be played.

Email me at fiddler@larryricemusic.com for more information. Student and parent quotes:

Larry's a great fiddle and guitar instructor. Our move to Houston didn't stop us from taking lessons at the "Little House" - the video conference lessons and video download practice guides are great! We've both made great progress - he makes learning music fun! - Ben and Alex de Alvarez

My 10 year-old son is on his third year playing fiddle with Larry and going strong. Here's what a parent needs to know about Larry; he's patient, kind, gentle, laid-back and supportive. Here's what a kid needs to know about Larry; he's cool, he's fun, he likes kids, helps you pick cool music (no twinkle twinkle little star here!) and he's in a band. It doesn't get any better than that! - Suzanne Corcoran Early

I have been a student of Larry Rice for past six months. During this time I have learned an incredible amount about music. In the past, I struggled to learn music and never thought I would be able to understand the theory behind it. Larry's simplistic approach to teaching has made it so easy for me to learn. I am now not only playing fluently, but I am writing my own music as well! Larry's vast knowledge of music theory and his gift of patience makes him invaluable as a teacher. I can honestly say my time with him has been money well spent!. - Jana Leigh McWhorter, www.janaleighmusic.com

Superb fiddle teacher with just the right mix of patience and expertise! - Tom Tudor