Guitar & Ukulele Instructors at the Community Music School
Learn more about private music lessons here! Please note the instructor's level (Apprentice, Master, or Professional) to determine the rates for the lessons.
Apprentice
Harry Albritton, guitar
Harry Albritton is a Music Education student at Appalachian State University currently studying classical guitar under Dr. Adam Kossler. He has worked with a variety of talented musicians through events such as guitar festivals at East Carolina University as well as an assortment of masterclasses taught by guitarists such as Mary Ackerman and Bob Teixeira.
You can see Harry perform with the Appalachian State Guitar Ensemble, which plays a vast array of classical pieces by talented composers. Harry’s musical skill is not limited to classical as he enjoys playing various other styles of guitar including pop, rock, and acoustic. While Harry loves performing, his true passion is teaching. For the past 4 years, he has taught both private and group lessons with various organizations where he has enjoyed helping students grow their skills in guitar technique, musicality, understanding of music theory, and performance.
Master
Brittany Coco, guitar, ukulele, and other strings
Brittany Coco is a licensed North Carolina Music Educator and has recently moved to the Boone area. She is an East Carolina University graduate, where she received her degree in Instrumental Music Education and studied cello under Emanuel Gruber. During her time at ECU, she performed across the Carolinas and Virginia with the Greenville Strings Ensemble, East Carolina Symphony Orchestra, NC Ballet Company, and Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival.
In addition to her love of performing, Brittany is an advocate for music education and a passionate strings teacher. She has taught award winning Middle School and Elementary Orchestras, directed Guitar and Chamber Music Programs, as well as facilitated the Raleigh Community Music School program in Wake County Schools. During her six years with the North Carolina Public School System, she specialized in Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and early childhood education.
Brittany has a diverse background in String Education in the NC public school system as well as 10+ years of private lesson experience. During her career as a private lesson instructor, she has helped students achieve their goals in various musical endeavors, such as college auditions, competition and festival auditions, as well as orchestral and school events.
Brittany is passionate about the education system and strives to provide musical opportunities to all ages and ability levels. She is currently accepting in-person and virtual Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar/Ukulele, Piano, and General Music students.