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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Los Angeles, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Los Angeles . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Mike C

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For the beginner we start of with fundamental chord and note structure but I feel it is important to progress into applying these fundamentals to actually playing music as quickly as possible. Over the first few lessons I will learn what types of music the student is most interested in and will blend the lessons to include both what the student wants to learn with what the student needs to learn to become well rounded guitar player and musician. Read More

Talia G

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I help students to progress at their own pace. Little by little, we build upon what we learned in the previous lesson. In the first lesson, I make sure to establish goals that we can always work to achieve. Read More

Jesse S

Instruments: Guitar Voice Lap Steel Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching in college and quickly moved into a small lesson studio. During this time, I taught around 200 students as in my studio, we rotated. Since I moved to Los Angeles, I have been teaching for All Play music as well as at Musicians Institute. I have created a series of very well received lesson videos on social media that have garnered over 1,000,000 views. Every student is different, therefore, I tailor our lessons to fit their needs and desires. Read More

Alessandro M

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I mostly do paperless. Less money involved, less waste of papers. I use a lot of videos and recordings. The principal instrument that needs to be trained is the hears. Brain and fingers immediately after. When a method is necessary, based on level of the student and topics studied, I recommend Creative Guitar by Guthrie Govan 1 and 2; Advancing Guitarist by Mick Goodrick and The Lesson by Victor Wooten. This last one is not properly a method, but an incredible book about music and musicians, that teaches more than the big majority of methods out there Read More

Hayley M

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For begginging piano sudents who are children I typicall being with John Thompson's "Teaching Little Fingers to Play." Once the student has completed their fundemental training we being to introduce more solo repertoire tailored to their interested. We work on one classical and one comtemporary song of their choosing. For adult piano students, we discuss their goals and what they are interested in and I tailor my instruction no matter their instrumental expereince.  For Voice students I asses each vocalist and provide a completley unique one of kind vocal lesson package tailored to the students ability, sound, and experience no matter what that may be. Read More

Justin R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Traditional. Classical: Suzuki Jazz: Mel Bay Modern Guitar and Mickey Baker. Styles and lesson books used varied depending upon student and school. I like to involve the student in any way I can and make sure they have an interest in the subject matter. I stress the importance of practicing and enjoyment of music. I believe music is a universal language and I approach lessons with an intuitive understanding of musical elements as well as traditional study of theory and craft. Read More

Michael P

Instruments: Piano Guitar

From that moment, I knew that I had found my calling. I embarked on a journey of musical exploration, diving into classical compositions, copying TV Themes, and contemporary melodies. This eclectic mix of genres has enriched my understanding of music and allows me to connect with students from diverse musical backgrounds. I went on to study guitar at GIT/Musician's Institute, studying guitar with Scott Henderson, and bass guitar with Jeff Berlin. Read More

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Josh G

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Physical readiness: Your child has the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary to hold and play the guitar without undue difficulty. Interest: Does your child express an interest in playing the guitar or listening to music? In my experience, the students who are the most excited about learning and being able to play, are the ones who not only progress the fastest, but who are the most likely to stick to guitar and not give up. Attention span: Can your child focus for at least 15-20 minutes at a time? The interest factor mentioned above can also come into play here, as the more interested a child is in learning guitar, the more likely they are to be able to focus on lessons without getting distracted or bored. It's important to make sure they have the attention span to handle focusing on lessons for at least 15 minute intervals of quality focus time. Ability / time to practice: Will your child have the time available to practice regularly? Consistent practice is key to progress on the guitar.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Warm-up: I start with some basic exercises to loosen up my hands and get the fingers moving. Scales and chords: Practice playing scales and chords to build finger strength and improve technique. Songs or pieces: Work on a song or piece of music I'd like to learn, focusing on accuracy and playing at a slow tempo. Speed building: Gradually increase the tempo as I feel more comfortable with the song or piece. Improvisation: Spend some time improvising, either by playing along with backing tracks or coming up with my own ideas. Review: End the session by reviewing what I've practiced, and noting any areas I'd like to work on in future sessions.

When will I start to see results?
Progress depends on several factors, such as frequency and duration of practice, natural ability, and previous musical experience. On average, most guitar students start to see material results within the first couple of months of consistent practice, but as mentioned, this will depend mostly on what a given student puts into the endeavor, in terms of time, effort, and patience. For beginners, seeing results may mean being able to play simple chords and songs, while for more advanced students, it may mean improvement in specific skills such as dexterity, speed, or musical expression. It's important to remember that learning to play guitar is more of a marathon than a sprint, and that progress will come with time and dedication.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice slowly, patiently, deliberately. Slowing down when practicing allows a guitar player to focus on the finer details of playing the instrument, such as finger placement, hand posture, and strumming technique. It enables them to play the correct techniques accurately, rather than playing fast and making mistakes. Playing slowly helps to build more skilled, precise muscle memory, so when the player speeds up, the correct techniques become second nature, and one's playing sounds much more accurate and rich.

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