Matthew Baynes School of Music and Music Central

Matthew Baynes School of Music and Music Central is a music school and instrument store in Lady Lake, FL, serving the Leesburg area and surrounding communities. The school offers electric and acoustic guitar lessons, as well as bass guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and keyboard instruction. Music Central, located adjacent to the school, functions as Lake County’s largest music store, providing a wide selection of instruments, amps, and accessories, with services including repairs, special orders, and a layaway plan. The business also supports local music education by supplying instruments and materials to schools and participating in national music trade shows.

Music Central has operated in the region since 1996, with owner Matthew K. Baynes teaching guitar and bass professionally for over 25 years. Baynes began playing guitar in 1977 and studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, training under notable musicians such as Alex Skolnick, Steve Khan, and Paul Gilbert. He has been active in the local and national music scenes for more than 19 years and has taught at Villages Charter Schools and Lake Prep School. The store features a full stage setup and serves as the home base for the bands Wrecked Overture and Unchained Chaos. It also carries songbooks, instructional materials, sheet music, and tablatures, and offers custom string orders through DR Handmade String.

The business is situated on S 14th St in Lady Lake, FL, and maintains a strong presence in the local music community through ongoing support of school programs, participation in NAMM shows, and a commitment to competitive pricing and customer service.