Music Lessons in Clemson and Anderson
Our student-centered classes and private lessons combine the best of classical and contemporary curricula, using research-backed techniques for individualization and maximized student engagement! Select an option below to learn more.
Instrumental classes and ensembles are open to a range of ages and abilities! All classes are ongoing and use a spiral-based, mixed-level curriculum, which means that students can join or change classes at any point. Once a student reaches a certain age or competency, the teacher may recommend them for a more advanced class or ensemble, or additional time in private lessons.
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Our Teachers
Betsy Bish: Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele
Betsy began playing piano by ear at age 3 and understands that music transforms lives! From writing and performing her Songs for the Family albums, playing with her bluegrass band, and teaching private lessons, Betsy has extensive musical knowledge and experience. She works with all ages and skill levels.
She currently lives in Seneca and loves spending time with her three grown children. She also loves being outdoors and gardening!
Debbie Dunn: Piano
Debbie is a teacher and pianist with experience teaching third grade and kindergarten. She also has experience tutoring, teaching English classes on line, and homeschooling. She and her husband love spending time with family, especially their grandkids!
Dusten Bybee: Guitar and Ukulele
Mr. Dusten has been playing in bands and worship teams for 10+ years. He and his wife are originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but have traveled and lived all over the states, and have called upstate South Carolina home for the past 6 years. They currently work as pastors at Follow Church. In addition to playing guitar and ukulele, Dusten loves long distance trail running, whitewater kayaking, fly fishing, and anything else that explores the mountains, lakes, and rivers around the upstate!
Grante Shurtleff: Flute and Piano
Grante began playing the flute about 20 years ago, and now regularly plays with the Greenville Concert Band and Southern Harmony Flute Choir. One of his favorite parts is finding flute music to play that listeners get unexpected joy from hearing! His favorite composer is Joe Hisaishi. In his free time, Grante enjoys hiking near Seneca with his wife and two kids, visiting the beach and reading fantasy and sci-fi stories.
Jared Trudel: Violin and Piano
Mr. Jared is a father, musician, teacher, and the founder of Trudel Music Studio. He has been teaching private lessons for over 15 years, and is passionate about music and using its power to spark joy, develop children, and transform lives. He studied music and business in his undergraduate program at Indiana Wesleyan University, and received Kindermusik certification in 2020. Jared lives in Pendleton, South Carolina with his wife, two kids, dog, and cat.
Kyle Juresich: Guitar and Ukulele
Mr. Kyle is an accomplished actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist and educator known for his extensive work in musical theatre. He has performed in over 100 theatres across the US and Canada, in productions like Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet, Catch Me if You Can, Forever Plaid, Spamalot, and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. He’s made appearances in film and television, including Hayseed (2023), The Call Boy I Met in Paris (2024), and The Food that Built America (2024) His background also includes experience in a Capella music and ballroom dance.
Mr. Kyle made a significant professional transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting from acting to software engineering. After studying at Codesmith, he became a Platform Engineer at IBM. He recently left IBM to teach theatre at Montessori School of Anderson.
He grew up in New Baltimore, MI, studied Music Education at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI, spent 5 years in New York, and moved to Anderson, SC 4 years ago to raise his 2 daughters with his wife Virginia.
Kim Souther: Cello
Kim has played cello with orchestras, bands, and theatrical groups for many years. She is originally from Virginia but has also lived in Texas and Wisconsin. She moved to South Carolina with her family two years ago and currently serves as Director of Orchestras at Clemson University. In addition to playing cello and conducting, Kim loves spending time with her family, hiking, biking, reading, and traveling.
Mary Beth Campbell: Violin
Mary Beth is a wife, mother, musician, and teacher. She has over 30 years of performance experience in community orchestras, and 10 years of teaching in secondary education classrooms. Now settled in Clemson with my family, she is excited to bring her teaching and music experience together to inspire the next generation of violinists!
Matt Anderson: Piano, Guitar, and Bass
Matt is a father, husband, and musician. He loves songwriting, teaching piano, and hanging out with his family!
Tuition Rates
Tuition is paid monthly or per semester, and covers books and materials. The first sibling enrolled in a class qualifies for a 50% discount; additional enrolled siblings receive a 25% discount. Students may stop or start at any point in the program. Pro-rating will be allowed during registration time only. Notice of paused billing or subscription withdrawal must be received at least one week prior to the end of the currently enrolled month; otherwise the enrollee assumes responsiibility for the following month’s tuition. No refunds or credits will be given for unattended classes or unfinished months.
| 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 60 minutes | |
| Private or Dual Lesson | $34/lesson | $62/lesson | $80/lesson |
| Adventures Class (Uke ‘n Play, Piano Adventures, Violin Adventures) | x | $32/class | x |
| Jam Class (Guitar Jam, Piano Jam, Fiddle Jam, Studio Rock) | x | $45/class | x |