FretMill

Lessons

Our friendly and skilled teaching staff has over 50 years of combined experience, and are here to help you learn to play like the pros. We offer lessons on a variety of instruments. Our instructors teach Acoustic and Electric guitar, Bass, Bluegrass and Clawhammer Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer and Harmonica.

Lessons are one-on-one half-hour sessions held in one of our five lesson studios above our retail location in downtown Roanoke. At a cost of only $17 per lesson it's hard to beat the individual attention you'll get from your instructor. Lessons are available Monday-Saturday, times may vary. Call (540)342-3884 and leave a message with your name, the instrument you wish to learn, and your phone number(s) for Phil Holland (option 3) to schedule your lessons. For additional information or concerns call (540)982-6686.

Meet The Instructors

Phil Holland began teaching guitar when he was 16 years old, traveling to each students home. After attending college, he returned to Roanoke and taught music at his own location for several years. Phil has been the Music Director/Lesson Coordinator at Fret Mill Music Co. for many years. He has played with some of Roanoke's biggest bands in his career. Whether you want to learn to play rhythm guitar, learn to jam, or just play along with your favorite songs; Phil can help you. He is a very versatile teacher who is capable of teaching the country style of Hank Williams, to the Beatles; or even Metallica. His musical tastes range from Les Paul to Joe Satriani; as well as the new Christian rock bands. Phil teaches by note, tablature, and ear. We hope you will come by and join the fun of learning Guitar or Bass with one of Roanoke's most popular teachers!

Wes Chappell began playing music on the family piano, then moved on to providing vocals for local rock bands. In college he discovered string instruments and has never looked back. For the past 20 years Wes has played hammer dulcimer, mandolin, bouzouki, pennywhistle, theremin and anything else he can get his hands on. Wes currently plays with national touring act "No Strings Attached" as well as local Celtic favorites "Second Wynde". He has been teaching at Fret Mill for over ten years, specializing in many unusual instruments.

Terry Hannabass has been playing music from a young age. He played in local band Whitehorse for 16 years, and recently in the band "Uncle Terry". He has done well in numerous competitions, including 1st place at the Galax Fiddlers convention and the East Coast Championships in banjo. He also placed second at the Vinton Bluegrass Festival on dobro, and second on banjo at the State Competitions in Crewe, Virginia. Terry has been teaching since 1994, and plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, dobro and mandolin.