Welcome to Strums to Stage!
We help musicians go from players to performers, creators, and leaders in their local music scenes. We're on a mission to support guitarists and musicians as they navigate the challenges of their craft, their local music scenes, and the broader music industry. 🎸🎤
Meet Your Teacher
I’m Andrew Wink, founder of Strums to Stage.
After 15 years playing guitar, a decade performing in bands in Baltimore and Washington D.C., and five years teaching music, I realized I was having so much fun as a musician that I wanted to make it my full-time career—and never have to do anything else. That’s what inspired me to become not just a performer, but also an entrepreneur in the music industry.
I created Strums to Stage to help musicians like you bridge the gap between learning an instrument and building a sustainable, creative career. My coaching is designed to support your growth as a performer, songwriter, collaborator, and—importantly—an independent artist who can earn income from your music. My goal is to share the skills and strategies I’ve learned so you can carve out your own path, thrive in your local scene, and turn your passion for music into a livelihood.
What We Offer:
Guitar & Bass Lessons
Personalized 1:1 online coaching to help you master your instrument, build confidence, and expand your skills.
Podcast & Music Production Lessons
Virtual sessions covering everything from home studio setup to producing and recording your own tracks.
Testimonials
Barbara L.
"As an older adult beginner, I appreciated Andrew's infinite patience in teaching me, not only the bass from scratch, but aspects of theory that applied to the music I was playing. He always suggested alternative approaches, if I couldn't manage to master a riff in the beginning. And, jamming together with him was great fun!"
Rohit S.
"I worked with Andrew for over a year and had no musical background. While I came to him for bass instructions, we evolved to doing both bass and drum instruction. I learned a lot from him as he was patient and adaptable throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a musical instructor."