About
Potomac Music offers private lessons, Kindermusik, group classes, KeyNotes Piano Classes, summer camps, Single Day Camps, and other Music Programs. The program also provides instrument rentals for band and orchestra instruments and full-sized guitars for use in lessons, and carries method books, music, and supplies from brands such as Hal Leonard, Alfred Publishing, Kun, Everest, D'Addario, and DR Strings.
• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Studio hours Monday–Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm; recurring lessons and classes meet once per week at the same day and time
• Price: First 30-minute private lesson $40 for first-time clients; Monthly Class Pass $209 per month for 30-minute lessons; Musicians Journey Membership $189 per month for 30-minute lessons; drop-in lessons $65 per 30-minute lesson
Potomac Music is co-owned by John Morrison and Annie Matis. Annie Matis is a Violin and Viola Instructor, Program Director, and Co-Founder, and John Morrison is a Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele Instructor, KeyNotes and Kindermusik teacher, and Co-Founder. Both are described as seasoned private teachers with established studios and years of experience teaching in Northern Virginia.
Potomac Music opened in Lorton Station Town Center in January 2020 and moved to Workhouse Arts Center in March of 2026. The studio includes 11 oversized, newly renovated lesson rooms with floor to ceiling windows, fast Internet, a diaper changing table, comfortable waiting areas, Boston Pianos designed by Steinway & Sons, Yamaha Digital Pianos, a Roland Digital Baby Grand Piano, professional audio equipment, electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, ukuleles, a TV console, and instrument accessories available for purchase.
Potomac Music states that it takes pride in conducting business honestly and ethically, and that it strives to improve the quality of its services, products, and operations while maintaining a reputation for honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, integrity, trust, and sound business judgment. Its managers, employees, and professional teaching staff are expected to adhere to high standards of business and personal integrity as a representation of its business practices.
Potomac Music is an internationally accredited Kindermusik studio, and its Kindermusik program was named a 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Program by Kindermusik International. It is part of a community at Workhouse Arts Center that includes galleries, arts studios, dance and theatre programs, and outdoor activities and events, and it partners with area schools, businesses, and neighbors in Lorton, Virginia.
Parent and student comments about Potomac Music include: “Potomac Music is a magical place!” (Kelly Goetz), “The atmosphere is very friendly, clean and modern.” (Rebecca Voigt), and “Beautiful studio in Lorton! Highly recommend!” (Jo Poshek). Other feedback notes that a child “has learned so many songs and now really enjoys playing the ukele at home” (Eleonora LaCroix), that a granddaughter’s “skills have increased 10 fold” in piano and singing lessons (Thomas Darrah), and that “they are SPECTACULAR at working with young musicians...” (Sara Montiel). One parent shares that “Potomac Music has been great for our daughter” (Crystal Savanick), and another says, “My daughter is in the Kindermusik program and absolutely loves it.” (Laura Sanchez). A student reports, “I do orchestra at school but taking private lessons has definitely helped me progress.. 1000% recommend!” (Quinn McCurdy).
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Studio hours Monday–Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm; recurring lessons and classes meet once per week at the same day and time
• Price: First 30-minute private lesson $40 for first-time clients; Monthly Class Pass $209 per month for 30-minute lessons; Musicians Journey Membership $189 per month for 30-minute lessons; drop-in lessons $65 per 30-minute lesson
Potomac Music is co-owned by John Morrison and Annie Matis. Annie Matis is a Violin and Viola Instructor, Program Director, and Co-Founder, and John Morrison is a Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele Instructor, KeyNotes and Kindermusik teacher, and Co-Founder. Both are described as seasoned private teachers with established studios and years of experience teaching in Northern Virginia.
Potomac Music opened in Lorton Station Town Center in January 2020 and moved to Workhouse Arts Center in March of 2026. The studio includes 11 oversized, newly renovated lesson rooms with floor to ceiling windows, fast Internet, a diaper changing table, comfortable waiting areas, Boston Pianos designed by Steinway & Sons, Yamaha Digital Pianos, a Roland Digital Baby Grand Piano, professional audio equipment, electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, ukuleles, a TV console, and instrument accessories available for purchase.
Potomac Music states that it takes pride in conducting business honestly and ethically, and that it strives to improve the quality of its services, products, and operations while maintaining a reputation for honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, integrity, trust, and sound business judgment. Its managers, employees, and professional teaching staff are expected to adhere to high standards of business and personal integrity as a representation of its business practices.
Potomac Music is an internationally accredited Kindermusik studio, and its Kindermusik program was named a 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Program by Kindermusik International. It is part of a community at Workhouse Arts Center that includes galleries, arts studios, dance and theatre programs, and outdoor activities and events, and it partners with area schools, businesses, and neighbors in Lorton, Virginia.
Parent and student comments about Potomac Music include: “Potomac Music is a magical place!” (Kelly Goetz), “The atmosphere is very friendly, clean and modern.” (Rebecca Voigt), and “Beautiful studio in Lorton! Highly recommend!” (Jo Poshek). Other feedback notes that a child “has learned so many songs and now really enjoys playing the ukele at home” (Eleonora LaCroix), that a granddaughter’s “skills have increased 10 fold” in piano and singing lessons (Thomas Darrah), and that “they are SPECTACULAR at working with young musicians...” (Sara Montiel). One parent shares that “Potomac Music has been great for our daughter” (Crystal Savanick), and another says, “My daughter is in the Kindermusik program and absolutely loves it.” (Laura Sanchez). A student reports, “I do orchestra at school but taking private lessons has definitely helped me progress.. 1000% recommend!” (Quinn McCurdy).
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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