Daggerhart Music
🎵 Rutherfordton's Music Academy 🎵
🎹 Teaching piano, drums, violin, viola, guitar, and voice 🥁
🏛️ In Historic Downtown Rutherfordton 🏛️
Daggerhart Music is your friendly neighborhood music studio. Our teaching philosophy is to encourage students to develop a passion for lifelong learning and enjoyment. We identify each student's learning style, talents, and interests and teach to the individual based on their age and abilities. We specialize in positive and fun lessons that include note and chord reading, theory, technique, ear tr
Find your place in the music.
Our Adult Community Choral Club is open to singers of all experience levels. Come enjoy great music, a welcoming community, and the joy of singing together in downtown Rutherfordton.
No auditions. No pressure. Just music, connection, and community.
Mondays at Daggerhart Music Academy.
This summer, find the rhythm with our West African Drumming class led by Jay Beck.
A powerful and energetic group experience exploring traditional rhythms and musical connection through percussion.
Wednesdays at 6PM beginning June 3.
All experience levels are welcome.
Reserve your spot: https://daggerhartmusic.com/west-african-drumming/
We have openings for guitar students this summer at Daggerhart Music Academy.
Lessons are taught by Garry Cuthbertson, an experienced guitarist who works with students of all levels. Garry focuses on building strong fundamentals while helping students play music they actually enjoy, making lessons both effective and engaging.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow your skills, now is a great time to get started.
Learn more and sign up at
www.daggerhartmusic.com
04/15/2026
This summer at Daggerhart Music, take your music deeper into creation, collaboration, and performance.
We’re offering two unique lab experiences this summer:
Rock Band Lab (June 8–12)
Step into the role of a working band. Over the course of the week, participants rehearse together, develop tight ensemble playing, and prepare for a live performance.
Creators Lab (July 13–17)
Designed for musicians who are ready to explore original music in a deeper way. Participants will develop their own ideas, learn how music is structured, and shape a piece from concept to completion.
Spots are limited to provide hands-on learning.
Learn more and register:
https://daggerhartmusic.com/summer-sessions/
04/13/2026
Now enrolling for Summer Music Lessons at Daggerhart Music Academy.
Piano, Guitar, Drums, and Violin lessons available for all ages and experience levels.
Keep your progress going this summer or start something new in a fun, supportive environment.
Learn more and sign up at www.daggerhartmusic.com
04/11/2026
NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT – WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
This summer at Daggerhart Music Academy, we’re excited to welcome a brand new offering:
West African Drumming with Jay Beck
Join us for a powerful, hands-on group experience exploring rhythm, tradition, and community through West African drums.
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
June 3 – July 8
6-Week Series
This class is open to all experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to drumming or looking to deepen your rhythm and musical connection, you’ll be guided in a supportive and engaging environment.
Reserve your spot: https://daggerhartmusic.com/west-african-drumming/
03/28/2026
Highly recommend going to see Alice in Wonderland today! Final show is at 3pm. A great performance with lovely musical numbers throughout!
It’s World Theatre Day, and we celebrated with a stellar performance of Alice in Wonderland! Director Laura Link and the cast would love to invite you to come tomorrow at 3pm to catch the final show!
03/17/2026
Our Winter Cultural & World Dance Series continues this week.
On Wednesday, we’ll explore the vibrant traditions of Mexican Folk Dance.
These dances evolved from a rich mixture of Spanish, Indigenous, and African cultures, creating colorful and energetic styles that have become synonymous with Mexico.
Expect lively rhythms, expressive movement, and a fun opportunity to experience one of the world’s great cultural dance traditions.
Drop-in rate is $15 per class.
Message us to reserve your spot.
Come dance the world with us 💃
12/11/2025
Thanks to the generosity of the FABricator's Curriculum grant, we are excited to offer a brand-new small-group beginner piano class at no cost to the first four learners who sign up.
This class is perfect for complete beginners ages 7 to 12. Each learner will receive personalized attention in a small group of four, build a foundation in rhythm, technique, and note reading, and go home at the end of the four lessons able to play several simple songs with confidence.
We recommend that each learner has access to an acoustic piano, digital piano, or keyboard at home for practice.
Signups are open on our website through January 31, 2026. The class will be scheduled as soon as signups are complete.
Sign up here:
https://daggerhartmusic.com/fabricators-group-lessons
Sponsored by Rutherford Food Art and Brew and the FABricator’s Curriculum.
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182 N. Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC
28139