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Tell us what days & times work best for your lessons
Choose from a list of expert instructors and schedule your first 30- or 60-minute lesson
From basic techniques to full-on shredding, we’ll help you crush your goals. And while you’re perfecting those chords, notes and scales, we’ll also give you the lowdown on guitar maintenance to keep your axe in shape.
Strum along to country and folk or dig into rock riffs, our instructors will teach you what you want. We’ve got hundreds of guitar teachers who can help you play along to your favorite songs, whether you’re a metalhead, a blues fanatic or a classical player.
All you need to start playing is passion and an acoustic guitar. The rest you’ll pick up as you go. Speaking of picks, you’ll also need a guitar pick, a strap so you can play comfortably and a tuner to keep you in tune. Down the line, you can add on other accessories like a capo.
If you want to learn electric guitar, get ready to rock. To start, you’ll need your instrument, a pick and a tuner. Get loud with an amp and cable, and you’ll want a strap so you can play while standing. As you grow as a player, you can start to add effects pedals to try out different sounds.
Our expert instructors can help you find your rhythm on almost any stringed instrument, including electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass. You might play a 12-string guitar, or want to take lessons for 7- and 8-string guitars. From ukulele to the banjo or mandolin, and from basic strumming to nailing riffs and solos, we can build a custom program for you.
Our flexible guitar lessons curriculum allows students of all skill levels to experience growth. We help create a foundational understanding of music theory through the style of music you want to play. Our guitar instructors will work to understand your goals and passions, and make sure you are on the path to learning what you want at your own speed. From playing beginner guitar songs to learning guitar scales, notes and chords, our instructors will cover it all.
Our 30-minute guitar lessons allow you to build your skills over time, while our 60-minute lessons give you the opportunity to progress more quickly. From learning guitar chords, notes and scales to your favorite songs, our expert instructors will make sure you learn how to play guitar at a pace that's comfortable for you.
Each guitar instructor customizes your guitar lessons to ensure you're learning what you like and having fun. Your guitar instructor will start you slowly, introducing new concepts each week. You'll get live, one-on-one instruction from our expert instructors, and you'll learn in our private rehearsal studios. You'll also get tips, tricks and techniques to keep progressing in between sessions.
This varies by age and the type of goals the student has set out to achieve. However, most new students usually spend 15–30 min. practicing guitar daily, while advanced players can practice for an hour or more each day in between guitar lessons.
Yes. We record all of our lessons for the safety of our students and instructors, and to monitor for quality control.
What do you do with our recorded lessons?
We only use the recordings for safety and quality monitoring purposes. Recordings will not be used for marketing purposes or any other use. We do not provide those recordings to anyone—students, instructors or the public. Only approved Guitar Center employee administrators have access to the recordings.
How do you secure the recordings?
The recordings are encrypted and stored in a secured location that is only accessible by approved Guitar Center employee administrators.
We've carefully selected the most qualified and well-respected guitar instructors who are friendly, patient and experienced. We'll match you with an instructor who's a great fit for your skill level and personal goals. All instructors are also required to pass detailed training and a background check.
To make sure you’re finding the best possible match, we let you choose your guitar instructor. Based on your interests, preferences and schedule, we'll curate a list of professional guitar instructors for you to choose from. You'll learn everything, from the basics of strumming and the easiest guitar songs to how to read guitar tabs and finding your own rhythm. Your instructor will have you nailing solos in no time. If at any point, you'd like to change guitar instructors, let us know.
Start by filling out our online form to tell us a bit about what you're interested in learning, and the day and time that works for you. After that, you'll get a list of expert instructors, and you'll choose the one who best fits your interests. Then, you can schedule your first lesson and check out.
If you scheduled your lessons at checkout, you’ll receive an email confirmation with details to prepare you for your lessons. If you selected to schedule your lessons later, the next step is for you to call or visit your store to schedule your lessons.
For your lesson, you’ll need to bring your guitar and any accessories, like a pick or strap. If you’re taking electric guitar lessons, we’ll have a cable and amp for you. You’ll also need a pencil and paper, curriculum/books and any music or guitar tabs you're learning or want to learn (digital or physical). A metronome to keep time is also necessary—we sell a variety on our website and in our stores, and there are free apps as well.
Your guitar needs to be properly tuned so everything sounds as good as you're playing. If you aren't sure how to tune your guitar, your certified guitar instructor can teach you on your first day of guitar lessons. A variety of tuners easily clip onto your guitar and are available on our website and in our stores. There are free apps, too
Pricing for lessons will vary depending on your location. Click here to search by ZIP code, city or state.
When you purchase guitar lessons, you pay for your first month, which is equal to four lessons. After that, you'll be billed every four weeks via an auto billing system called EZPay.
When you purchase guitar lessons, you’ll be billed for the first month, or first four lessons. After that, EZPay will automatically charge your credit card every four weeks, adding four classes to your account.
The EZPay automatic billing system provides a hassle-free way to guarantee your guitar lessons continue on a weekly basis, and that you're able to get the schedule that works best for you. Continuing to take guitar lessons on a weekly basis will also help you keep progressing.
In order to see results, we recommend trying at least one full month of guitar lessons. Learning a new skill takes time. If you decide to continue, you'll be automatically enrolled for the next month. If you are not satisfied, we can switch your instructor, change your schedule or cancel your account at any time.
No. Lessons are non-refundable once purchased.
For more information, check out our terms and conditions page.
Yes. If you have not taken a lesson in 90 days, those unused lessons will expire.
New students who purchase lessons online can schedule their monthly lessons at checkout. Current students can modify their upcoming lessons by calling their local Lessons location.
As long as you provide 24-hours notice that you need to reschedule your guitar lesson, your unused lessons will remain on account to use at another time. Unused lessons will expire after 90 days.
To cancel or reschedule a guitar lesson at no cost, you must provide at least 24 hours prior written notice. We will reschedule your lesson subject to instructor availability. If you do not show up for a lesson or provide adequate notice, you will be charged for the missed lesson. Bonafide emergencies are handled on a case-by-case basis.
When you set up your student account and profile at guitarcenter.com, you will be able to access our online Lessons Scheduler to view your account history and lessons schedule.
We have a wide range of guitar instructors teaching in safe, modern learning facilities located conveniently within our Guitar Center retail locations. There are cameras in each lesson studio so you can monitor your child's progress from the waiting room or lobby.
An adult parent or guardian must accompany any student under 12 years of age upon arrival and departure from every lesson.
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.
