Who We Are.
Local Voltage in Falls Church, VA teaches synthesizer and drum machine fundamentals as well as producer and studio consultant help. Whether it’s finishing songs, getting out of the loop, or wanting to learn more about how to use Compressors, EQ, effects and more, this is the place.
Synth Quest Zine
Synth Jam Night
Music Lessons
What kind of musician are you?
Local Voltage Lessons are tailored to you…
Total Beginner
You’re interested in synths, drum machines, or samplers but you’re not sure where to start?
New to Arranging & Song Writing
Stuck making loops that never end up finished songs?
Writing a song and you’re not sure how to arrange it?
Mixing, Producing, Planning for Live Shows
Looking to learn how to mix and use studio tools?
You want to play live but you’re not sure how to approach your setup?
Lessons and Production Help.
Book Local Voltage for
- Lessons on Synthesizer and drum machine production
- Studio Production Time
Affordable pricing for musicians!
Find Local Voltage
We are located right outside downtown Falls Church in the Tinner Hill neighborhood. We share shop space with Doctor Strings guitar repair and the weekly Falls Church Blues Jam group.
Local Voltage
2754 Summerfield Rd B,
Falls Church, VA 22042
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Local Voltage teach piano lessons?
I do not teach piano lessons. Synthesizer lessons teach the fundamentals of subtractive synthesis. How to use filters, envelopes, LFOs, and oscillators.
Does Local Voltage sell gear?
Please contact me about gear. I’m just getting the business started and looking to do consignment, it depends on the gear.
Can I bring my own gear?
Absolutely. Ableton, Logic, DAW, a synth or drum machine. A group of instruments you’re not sure how to connect together with midi, let’s figure it out!
What’s the difference between Local Voltage lessons and a recording studio?
Great question! I’m here to teach you the basics of synths and drum machines whether you are interested in electronic music or you want to add it to accompany your guitar work. I’m can also teach you how to use a compressor, EQ, solve mixing problems, and even songwriting problems.
This is a collaborative learning environment in a weekly lesson format (like paying for a personal trainer, you get gains every week.)
Can you record my band?
Please get in touch about recording sessions. Local Voltage is not an official recording studio at this time but we can accommodate if the project is right.
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes. I can do small group lessons. Details are when you sign up for booking.
Can I borrow gear?
No, we do not currently rent or loan gear.
Do I need to know how to read music to take synth lessons?
No, it doesn’t hurt to know some basics but it is not required. You can make really cool soundscapes without any knowledge of notes but I can also show you a few things to help you on your way.
Not local for lessons? Get my zine Synth Quest and learn at home!
Synth Quest is my handmade zine that will teach you the basics of synthesizers in a fun TTRPG style learning format.
Dungeon Synth Jam. Play music at the Shop!
Every other Tuesday we do a synth jam at the shop. One person will run the drum machine and master clock and 2-3 others can sync in and jam out.
Stay up to date!
My mailing list is run on Substack. Our shop will occasionally do Workshops, small shows, and other events. We hope to have plans to eventually sell gear here too, sign up to keep up with our journey as a new business!