Lessons

Discover your sound at The Music Outlet! We offer professional, personalized music lessons for all skill levels across a wide variety of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitar, fiddle, violin, piano, voice, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, and bass. Our experienced instructors focus on more than just learning songs. We believe in developing natural talent, building lifelong discipline, and sharpening a musical ear. Located in the heart of our community, we are also deeply committed to passing down our rich, local musical heritage to the next generation. Whether you are strumming your first chord, mastering fiddle tunes, preparing for competitions, or just honing the skills you already have, we provide the perfect environment to help your musical journey thrive.

Our Instructors

Colby Laney

The Music Outlet is proud to have award-winning multi-instrumentalist and IBMA award winner Colby Laney on our instruction team! Colby is accepting beginner to advanced students for personalized lessons in guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass.
Having performed on legendary stages like the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, Colby brings a master-class level of experience directly to his students. His teaching style focuses on developing unique talent, instilling the daily discipline required to master an instrument, and training a sharp musical ear.
 
Whether you are picking up a banjo for the very first time or looking to polish advanced flatpicking guitar techniques, Colby provides the expert guidance you need to reach the next level.

Danielle Bishop

The Music Outlet is thrilled to welcome award-winning multi-instrumentalist Danielle Bishop to our teaching roster! Danielle is accepting students of all ages and skill levels for personalized lessons in guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and piano.
Bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for roots music, Danielle focuses on nurturing natural talent, instilling creative discipline, and training a strong musical ear. Dedicated to keeping regional traditions alive, her lessons are designed to pass down our local musical heritage to the next generation.
 
Whether you want to master traditional fiddle tunes, learn to read music, play along to your favorite songs, or build a strong foundation on your instrument, Danielle provides the perfect guidance to help you reach your goals.
 

John Mark Wade

The Music Outlet is excited to have multi-instrumentalist and veteran educator John Mark Wade on our teaching staff! John Mark is accepting students of all ages for customized lessons in both ukulele and piano.

With decades of teaching experience, John Mark specializes in making music engaging, accessible, and deeply rewarding.

Passionate about community traditions, John Mark infuses his lessons with a deep respect for regional styles, working to pass down our local musical heritage to the next generation. Whether you are a young beginner eager to explore the ukulele or looking to build theory and composition skills on the piano, John Mark provides the structured, encouraging guidance to help you succeed.

At The Music Outlet, we believe music is more than just a skill—it is an investment in your well-being. Science proves that engaging with music reshapes the mind through enhanced focus, heals the body by reducing stress, and lifts the soul by building deep generational connections.

Whether you are developing lifelong discipline, sharpening your ear, or passing down a cherished local heritage, your musical journey starts here. Enroll in a lesson today by emailing musicoutletlessons@gmail.com and experience the transformative power of music.

Contact Us

865-453-1031
musicoutlet@bellsouth.net

1050 Winfield Dunn Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37876