Serving Raleigh and SURROUNDing Areas
Welcome to Surround Sound School of Music
Surround Sounds mission is to provide high-quality in-home music lessons at a fair rate, ensuring student and parent satisfaction. Surround Sound aims to develop well-rounded musicians and performers who not only know how to play their instrument, but can articulate the how’s and why’s involved. Each student within a teacher's studio will not be one of 50+, but rather will be a part of a small group where individualized lessons take priority.
Our in-home lesson program is specifically tailored to the students age, skill level, interests, and goals. Whether you are interested in the Suzuki method, or want to rock out on stage like KISS, we have an instructor ready to craft an outstanding lesson plan, designed just for you!
Students will also have the opportunity to perform in semi-annual recitals at live-music venues, and take advantage of performance opportunities in the community.
Thank you for your support
Gabrielle "Gabi" Martin
Gabrielle teaches voice, piano, guitar and preschool lessons here at Surround Sound! She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Gardner-Webb University, and is a member of the local band, 'Lady May and Redd'. During her time at GWU, Gabrielle had leading roles in the universities Opera and Musical Theatre program, and was selected to perform a number of solos in the universities audition only Concert Choir and throughout the community.
Gabrielle's favorite part about teaching music is witnessing the moment when students begin to really connect with their instrument or repertoire: "Its like watching magic happen!".
In her free time, Gabrielle can be found reading, dabbling in photography, and performing with her band, 'Lady May and Redd'.
Sign up for a trial lesson with Gabrielle today!
Jarin Watkins
Jarin teaches piano, bass guitar, guitar, cello, and songwriting/composition here at Surround Sound. Jarin obtained his Bachelors of Music degree in composition and cello performance from Gardner-Webb University, and has been playing music for 11 years and counting. Jarin was a core member of the Gardner-Webb Symphony Orchestra from 2017-2023, where he came to serve as the principal cellist. While there, Jarin performed with 3 time Grammy Award Winning Mark O’Connor.
Jarin believes that music education should focus on fundamentals in order to provide students the tools to tackle any musical situation: "Music education should be fun, the more the student can play the more fun that they’ll have".
In his free time, Jarin can be found composing and songwriting, playing gigs at local venues, and hanging out with his two cats.
Sign up for a trial lesson with Jarin today!