Guitar Lessons in Arlington TX - Musika Music Teachers

Featured Guitar Teachers Near Arlington, TX

4320 5 STAR Musika Reviews

Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Arlington . 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!

Nate A

Instruments: Guitar Trombone Drums Orchestral Percussion Djembe

I have a lifelong passion for music, with my passion being in drumming and percussion but having a great deal of experience in trombone and a strong knowledge of guitar as well. I graduated from Wesleyan University in 2008 with Honors in Music. I have just recently traveled to Ghana for a 10-month trip to study traditional drumming, Afrobeat drum set style, and more. I also traveled to Ghana in the summers of 2007 and 2008 on grants through Wesleyan allowing me to study traditional drumming more in depth from master drummers there. Read More

Ben H

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching music for more than 12 years now. I can honestly say that I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge of music. Not everyone can say that they truly enjoy their job so I feel blessed. I have taught hundreds of students ranging from ages 4 to 80! I have taught individuals, groups or online lessons. During the pandemic I was lucky to I keep working because of zoom lessons. I don't know what I would have done without zoom lessons. Read More

Aaron H

Instruments: Guitar

I will use what I learned at the University of Arkansas in my teaching methods and approach the guitar in a classical sense, meaning properly learning chords, scales, arpeggios and so on. I will have books that the student will learn songs and techniques from depending on the direction they want to go musically. If there is a specific song the student wants to learn I will help them work their way through it note by note. Read More

De Ana A

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Lastly, support and accountability are also integral parts of my teaching style. Even in individual lessons, I foster a supportive environment, offering resources like mp3 practice tracks, youtube videos, and other homework to keep students engaged and track their progress. I also provide regular feedback and encouragement to ensure continuous improvement. Lastly, I do weekly and multiple times a week check-in's with my students to encouragement and ensure they feel supported to continue making progress. Read More

Jack Z

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love teaching and I love guitar! I feel so fortunate to offer guitar lessons as my career. Working with guitarists at any level is such an honor, and watching students learn and develop a passion for playing is the greatest reward. I enjoy everything about the work I do. I am dedicated to each student's individual goals and their success is my mission, whether they are taking up guitar as a hobby or professionally. Read More

Alex Y

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I am a bass and guitar player that has been playing for 15 years and teaching for 5. I absolutely love teaching and can teach any skill level and any age. Through my experience playing and collaborating with many different musicians, I have developed knowledge of several different styles, techniques, and genres. I also have developed a teaching method that prepares the student for playing with other musicians and encourages originality and creativity. Read More

Dayne H

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a prolific 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music producer from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas who is passionate about sharing my love for music and creative expression with others. Having played music my whole life, and having explored computer-based music production for a decade now, I pursued guitar studies at Berklee College of Music with a primary emphasis on jazz while enrolled in the Electronic Production & Design program. In 2014, I left school, working briefly as a QA tester and audio hardware and software developer for SONiVOX, a subsidiary company of music industry leader inMusic (mother company of AKAI, Alesis, Numark, Air, etc.). Read More

Teacher In Spotlight

Jason S

Instruments: Saxophone

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would likely still be a teacher, but for a different subject. Probably Math. I loved that too when I was in school. I've also taken a liking to cars, so I could perhaps be working as an auto mechanic or doing something else in the auto industry.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
We will start with long tones to warm up. Select scales and arpeggios will come next. If possible, we will do exercises relevant to the material being practiced. For example, blues scales will be done to lead into jazz tunes and improvisation. Next, we will address solos, concert music, or any other material that needs addressing. Finally, we will warm down with long tones. Depending on the circumstances, I would do some sight-reading with my students as well. I would either challenge them to read and play a piece of music on their own, or I will play a duet with them.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
The Rubank Method books are simple, to the point, and set a great foundation. Jamey Aebersold's books do the same for jazz/pop music and improvisation. If your school offers you a specific method book, we may use that to keep things consistent for you. After all, there isn't a truly bad method book out there. The overall goal of lessons will be to rely on method books less and less over time, although you may return to them from time to time.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Simple answer: the Saxophone is COOL. I've always loved the sound and feel of the instrument. The instrument is also extremely versatile. It has been embraced by every style of music. Unlike most other acoustic instruments, you can truly make the sound your own.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
It would have to be a very ambitious senior recital in college that contained about an hour's worth of music. It was wonderful to share and perform.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
For me personally, it's the altissimo register (notes above the true range of the instrument.) This skill takes a lot of time and patience to discover, let alone master. It's a lot like discovering a hidden passageway in a video game that not many people know about.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The number one priority is that you play every day, whatever that entails. Being a musician is similar to being an athlete. As such, too much time off will cause you to lose progress in your training. Play every day.

Buying a Guitar

For young beginners, it is suggested that they start their guitar lessons by playing half or three-quarter sized acoustic guitars. Older students may be able to start off using an electric guitar, under the condition that they find it comfortable to hold. A student model guitar can be purchased in the $150 -$200 price range new, however, extra costs will need to be considered for electric guitar players, as amplification and cables will need to be purchased as well. Higher quality instruments tend to be easier to play, which will facilitate students enjoyment and progression in learning to play the guitar.

Adult Guitar Lessons

We recommend that older students looking to take up guitar lessons have a clear goal in mind, such as learning some of their favorite songs or learning to write their own compositions. At Musika, the experienced teachers in our network can help you to achieve your guitar playing goals, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced level player. It takes time, dedication, and patience to acquire the co-ordination, techniques, and skills necessary to meet your aims. Those who commit to taking regular lessons and daily practice will see the fastest progression in their guitar playing abilities.

Guitar Lessons for Kids

The earliest recommended age that students can start their guitar lessons is 6 years old. At this age, students will find it easiest to play a half-sized classical guitar with nylon strings, and will learn how to play simple melodies on the top strings of the guitar. Students can begin to form chords, as well as play and sing along to songs, by about ages 7 to 8. When students get to the ages of 10-12, they should be able to comfortably handle a full-sized guitar. At this point, they may acquire a taste for rock music and want to progress to the electric guitar.

Recent Articles from the Musika Blog

Jazz Scales: The Pentatonic Scale

...also be applied to more standard jazz tunes. Over a major7 chord, you can play a major pentatonic scale based on the fifth of the chord (G A B D E over a Cmaj7 chord). Over a minor(major7) chord, you can play a major(b6) pentatonic scale based on the fifth of the chord (E F# G# B C over an Amin(maj7) chord).   There’s a cool way to use the pentatonic scale in an ascending half-step progression over a ii-V-I progression. You start by using a major pentatonic scale based on the seventh of the ii7 chord. Then, go up a half-step for the... Read More

Piano Music Theory

...intervals themselves, the relationships found in these scales are permanent. The notes found in major and minor scales form the keys we hear in music.   Memorizing two simple patterns will let you build major and minor scales not only on every note on the keyboard but on every note in music. Again, we’re using the key of C as an example to make things easy, but you should use the patterns you learn here with other keys for practice. The pattern here is represented by whole-steps (major 2nds) and half-steps (minor 2nds). Starting from C, follow the sequence of whole and ... Read More

Great Percussionists (Who Happen to be Women)

...fascinating collection of layered improvisations (accompanied by her own field recordings that give the collection its name), compositions, and even a song cover. Boxall tours internationally as a concert musician, session drummer, and clinician. https://janeboxallmarimba.bandcamp.com/     Nancy Zeltsman   Another renowned marimba soloist, Nancy Zeltsman has been professor of marimba at both Boston Conservatory and the Berklee Academy of Music (which merged in 2016) and a regular guest professor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, in addition to being the founder of the Zeltsman Marimba Festival, an annual two-week festival of lessons, masterclasses, lectures, and concerts. With her critically acclaimed duo Marimolin (with violinist Sharan Leventhal), she made ... Read More

Guitar Maintenance: Keeping Your Guitar in Top Shape

...The guitar sounded amazing, and for good reason. Up until I was in my mid-twenties it was the most expensive thing I’d owned. I quickly got to work writing songs and performing at venues with my new beloved instrument. My Taylor acoustic accompanied me to hundreds of shows across the country like a trusty best friend. One unbearably-hot summer day on a downtown Denver rooftop bar, my band played a big show that was sponsored by the local alternative station. As we set up our equipment for sound check, I opened my guitar case to a sight of complete and utter horror: ... Read More

The Haydn Trumpet Concerto

...that name. Haydn apparently inherited his enormous musical talent from parents who knew nothing about music; his father made wheels (referred to as a “wheelwright”), and his mother worked as a cook for wealthy families in the area.   The young Haydn began musical studies with a cousin when he was six years old, and his apparent aptitude for instruments, singing, and all things musical drew the attention of the musical director at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the foremost cathedral in Austria. Thus, at the age of 8, Haydn left for Vienna, where he sang in the cathedral choir and participated ... Read More

Jazz Scales: The Pentatonic Scale

Piano Music Theory

Great Percussionists (Who Happen to be Women)

Guitar Maintenance: Keeping Your Guitar in Top Shape

The Haydn Trumpet Concerto

Days	Time:	Earliest start time	Latest start time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Guitar Lessons in Arlington, TX

Featured Guitar Teachers Near Arlington, TX

4320 5 STAR Musika Reviews

Nate A

Ben H

Aaron H

De Ana A

Jack Z

Alex Y

Dayne H

Teacher In Spotlight

Jason S

Musika Quick Stats

How to Get Started

Tell Us Your Needs

Get Matched

Take Your Trial

More Information About Guitar Lessons

Buying a Guitar

Adult Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons for Kids

Popular Arlington Lessons Offered

Popular Lesson Location

Recent Articles from the Musika Blog

Jazz Scales: The Pentatonic Scale

Piano Music Theory

Great Percussionists (Who Happen to be Women)

Guitar Maintenance: Keeping Your Guitar in Top Shape

The Haydn Trumpet Concerto

You are in Good Company

Trusted since 2001 by world famous musicians & producers to teach their kids. Some clients included members of Metallica, the Fugees, Lauren Hill band, Poison, Def Jam Records, and Arista Records.

Ready for a Trial Lesson? Have Questions? Call 817-349-7323

Quick Links

Contact Us