10 Guitar coaches & instructors for lessons in Torrance, CA

As a seasoned guitarist and recording artist, I bring 40 years of experience to my teaching. I foster a fun, yet disciplined, environment where students unlock their musical potential. My approach helps aspiring musicians achieve their goals. Music is fun!

"Patient and kind man. No questions his way to explain and bringing you there is perfect

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! 🎸

City Pop, R&B/Soul, Neo-Soul, Funk and Jazz. Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, Finger Style, Strumming, Guitar Solo Read and write music sheet, Music theory

From studio to student, my 29 years immersed in guitar—including as a recording artist—fuels my passion for guiding aspiring musicians. I tailor lessons to individual goals, blending technical skill with creative exploration to unlock your unique musical voice. Let's make some music!

Unlocking musical potential is my passion. As a professional musician with 8 years of teaching experience, I tailor guitar lessons to each student's unique goals. Let's embark on a fun, enriching musical journey together!

A guitarist of 18 years I have been performing, writing, and recording music for as long as I can remember. With a background in Hard Rock and Metal, I have branched out to learn the blues, indie, emo, and jazz. I love music with a passionate, life without it does NOT exist to me. I long to impress people with playing that is both technical AND meaningful. Firm believer that it's not about what you're playing but HOW!

I've been playing guitar and bass for over 20 years. Well versed in music theory, I've studied classical, rock, and jazz under leading teachers. I have nearly 20 music releases spanning 14 years and my music has been featured on Bandcamp Daily, The Quietus, and Cassette Gods. When it comes to teaching, I try to meet the student where they are in terms of skill, knowledge and goals as everyone is unique and learns differently. Fun and creativity are also important. A guitar lesson shouldn't feel like a math class. Of course, there are fundamentals to learn but a playful spirit is essential to creating original compositions.

Music is more than just notes on a page; it's a vibrant language waiting to be spoken. I've spent 30 years as a professional musician, and for me, sharing that language with aspiring guitarists is incredibly rewarding. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

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 unlock your musical potential together!

With 16 years of experience playing guitar, I've played many genres over the years from Rock and Metal to Country and Blues. I want to help you learn the guitar the way that best suits you! I'm open to any and all aspiring and playing guitarists!