Sexton Music Studio

Hey folks! We are currently accepting new students of all ages in our Old Town Manassas, VA studio for violin, viola, cello, bass, bluegrass fiddle and piano. Call/text/email Chris at 703-975-5075, [email protected] to schedule your complimentary first lesson!

Sexton Music Studio - Manassas, VA

Hey folks! We are accepting new students for instruction at our Old Town Manassas VA studio. Students of all ages for violin, viola, cello, bass, bluegrass fiddle and piano are encouraged to call/text/email Chris at 703-975-5075 to schedule your complimentary first lesson!

Sexton Music Studio - Manassas, VA

Hiya folks! In my official capacity as co-owner and operator of Nothin’ Fancy LLC, I am letting folks be aware of my band’s festival in September and everyone is welcome for sure. Robyn, our event coordinator, has shared on the Nothin’ Fancy page and the festival page as to other options of where to stay nearby as we will be packed in tight for 2026. This is a good problem to have, but none of us want that to be a reason not to come. Read Robyn’s post, and if you really want to come, there are options for you. Let’s make our 24th Annual Nothin’ Fancy Festival the best yet and keep going onward and upward from there! 😁

Nothin Fancy Bluegrass

Hey folks! My bluegrass band, Nothin’ Fancy, is playing in Old Town Manassas on Saturday 12/6 at 7:30pm, and you (yes, YOU) are invited! Ticket link below, go get yours!

https://www.bruu.org/www2/events-calendar/chrysalis-concerts-music-transforming-community/

Hey folks! My bluegrass band Nothin' Fancy is making our annual December return to Old Town Manassas, in the very same building where I teach! Y'all come! Saturday 12/6, 7:30pm, all ages, doors at 6:30pm. Ticket link below.

https://www.bruu.org/www2/events-calendar/chrysalis-concerts-music-transforming-community/

Friends, Nothin’ Fancy needs your help.

Attached here is the nomination ballot for SPBGMA. We won Entertainers of the Year from this organization six times, and it would be great to add a seventh trophy - or more if possible.

The thing is, ANYONE can vote for this. You do not need to have SPBGMA membership. Just fill out the ballot and send it in. You migh actually have to print it and fill it out physically, but we’d appreciate any help. We only have until October 21 to get this accomplished, but at least help us get nominated!!

Key nominations: Promoter of the Year (Robyn Wines); Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year (Mike Andes); Bassfiddle Performer of the the Year (Jenkins); Guitar Performer of the Year (Curt Gausman); Mandolin Performer of the Year (Mike Andes); Banjo Performer of the Year (Jacob Flick); Fiddle Performer of the Year (Chris Sexton); Male Vocalist of the Year (Mike Andes); Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year (Nothin’ Fancy); Bluegrass Vocal Group of the Year (Nothin’ Fancy); Bluegrass Instrumental Group of the Year (Nothin’ Fancy); Bluegrasd Band of the Year (Nothin’ Fancy); and Entertainer(s) of the Year (Nothin’ Fancy).

Use the link: https://spbgma.com/assets/SPBGMA-FansChoiceNashvilleBallot2025.pdf?fbclid=IwdGRjcANXrCFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpKIjOVsOtn5sqrd7gn-ewNzQ7rLiziZYFZ3U6eV-CBzK4j4zFJqFBqXxITR_aem_fvGwA6Qy60hmgH_XFWpJ4

spbgma.com

Hey folks! The school year is officially upon us!

Want to give your little one a leg up on their orchestra schooling in violin, viola, cello, bass, or piano?

Want to pick up an instrument yourself?

We've got you covered. We're in Old Town Manassas and would love to schedule your complimentary first lesson. Call/text Chris Sexton at 703-975-5075 with questions and to inquire!

Sexton Music Studio - Manassas, VA

So I did a thing. My second solo project, “Proof” (an all-classical project which I recorded starting in 2006 and released in 2013 where I am playing all the instruments) is now released on all the music media outlets courtesy of CD Baby!!

If you have not had the chance to get it at one of my shows, now you can download it from just about any online source. There’s even a movement from my String Quartet No. 2 if you would like to hear an original work. Go check it out - search for “Chris Sexton” on your preferred online music source and it should come right up along with my first solo effort, “Coffee at Midnight.”

Enjoy!!!

Well heck, we’ve been nominated for Best of Prince William 2025 for music studio! It’s under the Arts/Entertainment tab. Give us a vote?

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Here’s a great new teaching tune I learned while in Tahiti:

Just play B-A-B-A-B-A-B-A-B-A… (first finger and open A) over and over again, and you will sound exactly like an ambulance driving through Papeete. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Can’t wait to teach that to my students!! 😁

It's a good problem to have when time slots are filling up! But if you're really wanting to learn a musical instrument, here's what I offer:
* violin
* viola
* cello
* double bass
* piano
* fiddle

Now's the time to act if you want to start up on lessons. Contact me at (703) 975-5075 (phone or text is fine) to schedule a complimentary lesson and get started as early as next week. I've been in business for over 10 years right in the heart of old-town Manassas and still going strong. I also offer virtual lessons to folks that really want to study with me but are just a bit far away. I'll be right here - assuming I'm not already busy teaching!