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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!

Tristan C

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For me I am all about helping a student realize their full potential and goals. Whether they want to create their own music or play guitar solely to help them relax, I want to guide them on their path and help them learn from my experiences and knowledge. I aim to inspire in any student a love of music as well as an understanding of the importance of pursuing music in some facet. Read More

Gregory O

Instruments: Guitar Violin Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Acoustic Guitar

When I'm not performing, I keeps himself busy with his teaching schedule by teaching throughout Orange and LA County. As of this updated bio due to COVID-19 (Nov. 2020), I have been doing a hybrid format of teaching, primarily through Zoom with some in person instruction while maintaining orders of social distancing and wearing masks. I'm currently on faculty at Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, Neal Music Instruction in Anaheim, WePlay Music in Irvine, and La Serna High School in Whittier. Read More

Alicia C

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard

My teaching journey began during my college years, and for the past ten years, I've been sharing my musical expertise by offering private lessons. Over the last five years, I've consistently taught students in my home studio. One of the key principles I prioritize, especially with younger students, is instilling the importance of regular, consistent practice. I firmly believe that this practice routine not only facilitates progress but also ignites a passion for the instrument. Read More

Robert A

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began playing drums at the age of 12 when I joined my middle school marching band. By the time I was in high school, my passion for music making and involvment with various performing groups had completely consumed me. I decided to further my musical endeavors by studying jazz performance at two different music schools. I have obtained a bachelors degree from Florida State University (2012) and a masters degree for the California Institute of the Arts (2014). Read More

Lilia B

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Once I started studying at California Institute of the Arts in 2012, I begin teaching music lessons and working as a part-time performing arts teacher at the university while pursuing my degree. Now, I am a full-time teacher and performer, growing my student base in Santa Clarita Valley. I love to teach and help others discover new passions and reach their goals. As a versatile instructor, I teach all ages from 4 through 65+. Read More

Michael S

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I enjoy being creative and utilizing new ideas and approaches to improve the learning environment for my students. I have incorporated a variety of hands on activities, fun assignments and learning projects to inspire and motivate my students. This includes the integration of current recording and electronic instrument technology throughout the curriculum. I am passionate about empowering and inspiring students while helping them to develop their full potential. Part of this process includes close interaction with parents to encourage participation and reinforce learning in the home while building the child's self esteem and confidence. Read More

Sydney B

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for about 4 years now. I have taught guitar at the top music schools in Huntington Beach and Burbank CA. I have worked with students as young as 4 and 5 years old. I use a unique approach that combines rhythm and chord recognition with the essence of fun and motor skills. My older students learn all their favorite songs from Pop to Jazz to Rock, while we focus on the importance of memorization and ear training. 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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