Phil Hodges
Music Coach
Composer and Arranger
Session Musician
Live Performer
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukulele, and Banjo Lessons in Cumming, Georgia
Since 2008, I’ve made it my mission to help musicians of all ages and skill levels achieve their desired results.
Whether you envision yourself mastering the guitar, piano, banjo, bass, ukulele, or a combination of instruments, every program we offer at Phil Hodges Music is designed with your unique goals in mind.
This is precisely what sets our music programs apart from others.
Because every person is different, has different goals, different skill levels, different ways of understanding new concepts, every person needs a unique approach.
No two learners are the same.
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Our programs are perfect for musicians of all levels:
- Kids
- Teens
- Busy, working adults with fulltime jobs and families
- Retired adults who love the idea of staying active with music
Phil Hodges Music is more than just a teaching studio.
We are a community of musicians.
Interested in joining our growing community?
Schedule your 30-Minute Discovery session now at no cost, or if you’d simply like to learn more about our programs, contact us here.
Music Discovery Program
Perfect for kids, teens, busy adults, retired adults, and anyone else who wants to learn to play guitar, piano, bass, banjo, or ukulele.
Discovery Program for Young Musicians
- Perfect for kids
- Learn songs in weekly coaching sessions designed to make playing at home fun and easy
- Learn 30 songs in your first 3 months
Discovery Program for Next-Level Musicians
- Ideal for teens
- Build a repertoire of 50+ songs
- Explore songwriting, improvisation, and music creation
Discovery Program for Lifelong Musicians
- Designed for retired adults.
- Fun and relaxing way to stay active post-retirement.
- Build a repertoire of dozens of your favorite songs at your own pace.
Discovery Program for Busy Adults
- Created for busy, working adults with careers and families.
- Learn to play your favorite songs at your own pace without stressing over practice.
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Why Study With Me?
Insightful: Gain a Composer’s Perspective
Because I’m also an active composer, I teach music from more than just a performer’s point of view.
I help students understand music from the ground up so they can become confident and insightful musicians and artists—not just people who play notes.
Flexible: In Person or Virtual Lessons
In-person sessions provide a relaxed, encouraging environment where students can learn with direct guidance, ask questions freely, and make steady progress at their own pace.
Virtual sessions provide a flexible and effective way for students to learn music from anywhere with an internet connection. I carefully accommodate each session around the student’s goals, interests, and experience level, sticking with what sticks and setting aside the rest. Online study works well for both beginners and more advanced musicians.
Individualized: Start Where You Are and Get Where You Want to Be
No two students are exactly alike, so I customize lesson programs around each student’s goals, interests, learning style, and pace.
Whether a student wants to perform, write music, understand theory, improvise, or simply learn for enjoyment, lessons are designed to meet them where they are.
Comprehensive: Multi-Instrument Experience
Teaching multiple instruments has given me a broader and deeper understanding of the interconnections in music composition and performance.
Many concepts carry over from one instrument to another, which often helps students learn more naturally and build stronger overall musicianship.
Practical: Studio & Performance
In addition to teaching, I also perform, record, compose, and work as a session musician. That experience helps me teach music from a practical, real-world perspective—not just from a method book or with a dry, academic approach.