10 Guitar coaches & instructors for lessons in

Imagine getting to play the part of music that makes people dance. With 18 years of experience, I provide personalized guidance, helping you master techniques and unleash your musicality. Let's groove! I have been performing as a bassist for over 18 years, and teaching for over ten years. As an instructor, I meet students where they are and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. Lessons are collaborative; I want to get to know each student and your individual goals and learning style in order to create an open and comfortable learning environment. My extensive musical background allows you to choose music YOU like to play, and through each song we will work on specific technical, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts. I use my experience as an active working musician to inform the lessons and ground everything you learn in real-world application. About me: I tour the US and internationally with Future Teens, an indie rock band with over three LPs on our resume. Future Teens has been featured on NPR, The Boston Globe, and WBUR, and was Boston Music Awards’ 2019 Alt/Indie Artist of the Year. I studied bass performance at Berklee College of Music, where I earned the Bass Department Outstanding Performer Award and Scholarship. I have a BA in English and French from Skidmore College (‘13). I have worked with students between the ages of six and sixty and welcome students of all ages.

"This guitar lesson with Maya was engaging and enjoyable. The pacing felt just right, making it easy to follow along and stay motivated. If you want to improve your skills in a supportive environment, I recommend giving Maya’s lessons a try. It’s a great way to build confidence and have fun playing guitar! 🎸

I have taught over 100 students from age 4 to ages 65+! Over ten years of active gigging and recording experience in guitar and voice and five years on bass. (Spanish speaker too). Happy to drive to a student’s home within reasonable distance. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Music from Point Loma Nazarene, specializing in guitar, voice, songwriting, performance, and music business. Versatile in various styles such as jazz, rock, gospel, funk, metal, math rock, and more. Songwriting credits on Chicago rapper Tobi Lou’s "Live on Ice" record. I released a full LP in 2023, showcasing creativity and musical prowess. I am eager to share my love for music, help students unlock their potential, and create beautiful tunes together! Let's make music magic!

"Awesome first class!!! I learned a lot compared to my group class I did.

As a professional musician for over 25 years, I tailor my guitar lessons to each student's unique goals and skill level. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for mastery, I'll guide you through a fun, engaging learning experience.

Music is my lifelong passion, and sharing that passion with students like you is incredibly rewarding. As a professional musician with 15 years of teaching experience, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson. Let's work together to unlock your musical potential and help you excel at guitar.

I help aspiring guitarists of all levels find their unique sound and master their instrument. With 30 years of experience, including my time as a recording artist, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for music to every lesson. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!

"He’s a good, knowledgeable, and helpful instructor. His chord structure instruction kick started my guitar playing.

As a seasoned touring artist with 15 years of guitar instruction, I cultivate a fun yet disciplined approach to help students unlock their musical potential. I offer tailored lessons for all skill levels, fostering creativity and technical mastery on the instrument.

Music is my passion, and sharing that passion with others is incredibly rewarding. With 15 years of experience as a professional musician, I bring real-world knowledge to every lesson, guiding students of all levels to reach their full potential. Let's unlock your musicality together!

With 18 years immersed in guitar, including a professional career, I offer comprehensive instruction tailored to your aspirations. My passion is unlocking your musical potential through engaging lessons, fostering a deep understanding and lifelong appreciation for the instrument.

My journey as a professional musician ignited my passion for teaching guitar. For 25 years, I've guided aspiring guitarists, sharing my knowledge and experience to help them reach their full potential. Some of my students have gone on to be professional working musicians and landed gigs with Ziggy Marley, Gwen Stefani and many more. I will help you unlock your musical intution/creativity and give you creative ways to practice and learn songs , solos etc . I will also teach you ways to track your progress. I believe playing and learning music should be fun, and I make it easier on you to understand certain concepts from a technical, theoretical and practical point of view. I accept beginner to advanced. I can tailor lessons to your needs , the style you want to play, and I can create assignments to help you reach your goals from a professional working musician's perspective. You will find just after a short period how much you can improve your skills and feel the confidence to continue to your goal. My teaching experiences have taken me through schools , clinics at music stores and workshops. I also coach bands , teach beginner to intermediate bass , and music production one on one or group. A little about my work as a musician : Over the years, I toured, recorded and played with numerous bands and artists such as, Carly Simon, Ben Taylor, Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller, Armande Sabel-Leco, Paul Barrere, Kenny Gradney and Bill Payne, Pato Banton, Brendon Small's Galaktikon, Bird York, Janet Robin, Gwen Stefani, Eve, The Roots and more ! I also have theatrical show experience with numerous plays and with Cirque Du Soliel's 'Totem' , ' Corteo' and 'Zarkana'. All these experiences have contributed to the variety of styles in my arsenal that I play and teach. And I can coach you through a very simple plan of action to reach your goals if you desire to do that. Please don't hesitate to reach out to schedule a lesson with me. I look forward to hear from you ! * Note ; for Group Coaching and lessons , the fee is discussed based on how many students , where the event or class takes place and for how long. Thank you Rick

Hi fellow music lovers, I’m very excited to help all of you start off your musical endeavors. I started playing guitar at the age of 11 and I’ve been absolutely loving it for the past 10 years. I’ve been in 5 bands and have experience in rock, funk, jazz, soul, and more. I’m a singer, guitarist, song writer, and recording artist with multiple releases as of today. It would be my honor to get the chance to teach you guitar.