Music Lessons
$60 / hour · Ages 6 and up
- Guitar, ukulele, bass, and vocals
- Songwriting, music theory, and ear training
- Learn music by ear and build your improvisation skills
Logan James Lessons
Private Music & Chess Tutoring in Durham, NC
10+ years teaching · 200+ private students
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Music & Chess
Private, one-hour lessons. In person in Durham or online.
Chess Coaching
$60 / hour · Ages 6 and up
- Beginner to advanced students
- Openings, strategy, endgames, and more
- Private, structured lessons tailored to help you improve
What Students Are Saying
“Each week he brings a new song that fits with what I want to learn to play, with just enough additional technical challenge to keep it fun while also helping me realize I'm making real progress.”
“We're so grateful for Logan - he's sparked a real love of chess in our 6 year old and helped our 10 year old boost his rating by hundreds of points.
Beyond the numbers, both kids have grown in confidence and focus thanks to his patient, engaging teaching style.”
Your instructor
About Logan
I’m Logan James, a private music instructor and chess coach in Durham. I’ve taught more than 200 private students, from ages 6 to 80+, over more than a decade of teaching.
- Former US Chess Academy coach
- Chess coach at Holt Elementary
- Organizer of the Durham Chess Club
I teach guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory, and more, and perform twice a week at the JCC in Durham.
More about LoganPrivate lessons · Durham, NC
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Tell me what you’d like to learn and which times work for you. I’ll reply by email so we can arrange your first lesson.
$60 for a one-hour lesson.
We’ll agree on a
time before you pay.
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Once we’ve agreed on a time, you can pay for your lesson through Venmo.
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