Boone, North Carolina

Lessons Made Easy

PianoTrumpetVoice

Lessons built around the music you love

Any genre

Pop, worship, classical, film, or whatever else pulls you in!

Families welcome

Kids, teens, and adults, at home or in the studio.

A plan per student

Set goals together, then clear a path toward them.

Jacob and his band on stage with the crowd after a club show
Portrait of Jacob Tolar standing on the beach beside a pier

Jacob has called Boone home since 2022 and is a native of Raleigh, NC. His love for music began at an early age in the church, and quickly grew to involvement in local bands and theatres.

A 2026 graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Music Industry Studies and a certificate in trumpet performance, Jacob has professional experience performing on vocals, trumpet, guitar, and piano. He is passionate about helping students discover their own love for music. Developing confidence, skill, and creativity through personalized instruction is the top priority.

Jacob believes music education should first foster a love for the art and personal growth, and that every student must have a tailored plan to grow toward their individual goals.

Outside of teaching, Jacob is the music coordinator at Crosspoint Community Church in Boone. In his free time, he enjoys beekeeping, running, pickleball, and cooking.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Kids welcome
  • All ages
Lesson pricing
LessonLengthRateNotes
Standard lesson30 min$30Piano, trumpet, or voice
Standard lesson60 min$50Piano, trumpet, or voice
Trial lesson30 min$20New students only

Lessons at your home

Prefer lessons at the student's house? Add $10 to any lesson rate for in-home instruction.

+$10
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