We offer instruction in just about every style. From the great flatpick licks of Clarence White, David Grier, and Tony Rice, to the fingerpicking styles of Mississippi John Hurt, Mark Hanson, and Pat Kirtley to the banjo of Earl Scruggs and mandolin of Bill Monroe. Irish, blues, bluegrass, contemporary, rock, jazz, and country - we love and play it all. Our studios are spacious, clean, and well ventilated to provide a very comfortable learning environment.

We have brought together the best team of teachers in the Sacramento area with one goal in mind: To provide the highest level of professional instruction possible in a comfortable and relaxed environment, while most importantly, making it fun to learn music.

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Banjo, Mandolin, Strings

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Mike Kelly

Having played for over twenty years, Mike teaches electric bass like no other person in town. With limited eyesight he has developed one of the areas best ears and has become a very sought after bass player for his ability to play almost any kind of music

Steve Mclean

Steve has been playing guitar for a living for 34 years. Graduated from GIT in Hollywood, he has been playing solo and with bands in the Sacramento area since 1984. Steve has been teaching at the Fifth String on & off for 10 years. He specializes in folk and blues, fingerstyle and flatpick.

Steven Ward

Steven teaches beginning classical guitar, rock guitar, metal and beginning cello. Steven plays local gigs as a solo classical performer and with his heavy metal band, Legion's Requiem

Joseph Ybarra

Dec 10, 2019

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A one of a kind place to enjoy the musical talent offered on Fridays and most Saturdays. March 14th will be a special night with Deb Smith as special guest along with original music of John Green and the SideDooros.

Emilie Dempsey

Apr 21, 2019

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This review is for Side Door: awesome neighborhood venue with a relaxed vibe. Just went to our first show there on 6/28/19 - fantastic performance by the Pisstofferson Brothers. People of all ages were welcome. No food or drink at the venue but next door to hop garden and across the street from a convenience store, Gunther's, and Pangea. Will definitely go back