Weed Patch Music co-owner Kara Barnard has taught professionally for over 20 years and currently teaches over 50 students weekly out of her Nashville Indiana studio. Kara led the staff of one of the largest teaching facilities in Indiana when she taught at Guitarworks in Greenwood Indiana from 1990-2001.
The teachers listed below are highly qualified and meet Kara's rigid standards for teaching.
Everyone can learn to play an instrument no matter what physical or mental obstacles you may have. Our teachers will make this easy and fun for you. We're here to encourage you on this journey we take together. Remember great musicians don't always make the best teachers.
Our Network of Music Teachers:
You may use our Lesson Contact form on this page, or contact our teachers directly.
- Kara Barnard, Nashville: Guitar, Scruggs and Melodic Banjo, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, 812-988-2283
- Paul Ware, Nashville: Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, 812-988-0594
- Keith Collins, Nashville: Claw Hammer Banjo, Folk Harp, Mountain Dulcimer, 812-327-4145
- Harvey Mosteller, Indianapolis: Guitar and Banjo, 317-271-1788
- Sharon O'Connell, Martinsville: Hammered Dulcimer, Mt. Dulcimer, Guitar, Mandolin and Flute, 765-342-2263
- Debra Justice, Bloomington: Hammered Dulcimer, 717-572-1732
- Randi Klees, Indianapolis: Hammered Dulcimer, 317-859-8501
- Carolyn Dutton, Nashville: Fiddle, 812-988-1412
- Joyce Jordan Peek, Nashville: Piano, 812-988-9127
- Nate Laguzza, Boston, LA and Nashville Indiana: Drums, 812-988-2283
Recording artists that have studied under Kara Barnard
Ann McWilliams and Diane Ferguson, Plaid Descent, Ann McWilliams band
Dino Codalata, Birdmen of Alcatraz
Paul Holdman, Larry Crane Band, Jennie DeVoe Band & Carrie Newcomer Band
Troy Seele, Ma Kelly, Sindacato
Frank Dean, Sindacato
Jennie DeVoe, Jennie DeVoe Band
Johnny Richards, Myrllen’s Coat & The House Marys
Clinton Page, Page Family
Mikel and Arminta, Blaq Lilly
Will Stockwell, solo
Rebecca Lynn, Rebecca Lynn Band
John Lortz, Lortz and Holly
Diane Porter, The Lost Brothers
Laura Connallon, Solo
Dionne Ward and Mandy Miller, Kindred