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Top 10 guitar teachers in El Cajon, CA

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Traveling Music Lessons - In Person In Your Home!

Traveling Music Lessons - In Person In Your Home!

5.0Exceptional(15)
9 hires on Lessons.com
22+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA
Rachel D. says, "Traveling Music Lessons is a wonderful service. Rafael the instructor always shows up on time. He is kind, patience and my daughter learns so much from him. I really appreciate his calm demeanor. I would definitely give him a try." Read more
MuzikAdict Piano Studio

MuzikAdict Piano Studio

4 hires on Lessons.com
17+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
The Nakamuras teach private piano, guitar, flute, and music theory lessons in El Cajon, CA (San Diego County). They offer half-hour lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. 45-minute and hour-long lessons may also be arranged and are recommended for older and/or more advanced students. A FREE trial lesson/consultation is offered! Both Rebecca and Masashi Alex have a Bachelor of Music degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Piano: Professional Studies. They have been teaching professionally since February 2008, when MuzikAdict Piano Studio was established. They are members of the Music Teacher's Associati...
Jan Parra Guitar Lessons

Jan Parra Guitar Lessons

5.0(3)
5 hires on Lessons.com
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
Tony A. says, "Jan assisted me in selecting a guitar with recommendations for new and used ones. This included the type of strings which makes a big difference to your fingers. His lessons are progressive from learning chords without a lot of music theory. He keeps it fun." Read more
Ian Owen Music Instructor

Ian Owen Music Instructor

5.0Exceptional(6)
2 hires on Lessons.com
50+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA
Marvin Z. says, "My son loves this place. I tried two other guitar instructor elsewhere. Ian Owens, his guitar instructor, figured out how to keep him excited about his guitar playing. I highly recommend Moze's Guitar and Ian Owen. " Read more
Anderson Music Of San Diego

Anderson Music Of San Diego

5.0(2)
34+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
Hani H. says, "excellent instructor. " Read more
Balanced Guitar

Balanced Guitar

5.0(2)
2 hires on Lessons.com
11+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
Ian W. says, "Richard is an incredible musician and teacher!" Read more
Piano & Guitar Lessons

Piano & Guitar Lessons

Serves El Cajon, CA
I am well educated and I am able to assist in finding solutions to play methods. I have experience with different styles of music gained through schooling and performing. I like teaching and am very patient.
Sam Johnson Music Lessons

Sam Johnson Music Lessons

5.0Exceptional(5)
3 hires on Lessons.com
25+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
Rodrigo H. says, "Sam is an amazing musician and his classes are fantastic! I learn to play bass and my son learn guitar lessons. Both splendid, theory and practice are very good, fun and easy to learn with his method! " Read more
Anna Mat's Music

Anna Mat's Music

5.0(3)
5 hires on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA & Online
Cynthia G. says, "She is very thorough and sweet. She is also very encouraging and makes you feel totally at ease. She is so talented and makes you feel like you can also be talented. I highly recommend her. " Read more
M. Nakamura Piano & Guitar Lessons

M. Nakamura Piano & Guitar Lessons

11+ years in business
Serves El Cajon, CA
Years of teaching experience in aural skills, piano guitar, bass, and theory. Whether you're a parent who's looking for a qualified instructor for their little one(s), or someone who decided after retiring that it'd be neat to learn an instrument, I know I can help. I cover topics from the basics to the intricacies of music theory. After a few months, beginning students should expect to have gained a firm grasp of the basics of understanding music notation and should be able to play at least basic pieces. *** Education *** Bachelor of Music Professional Studies (Classical Piano) - San Diego State University. Associate of Arts - Music. Santa B...

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do guitar lessons cost near me?

Guitar lessons cost $35 to $70 per lesson, depending on if they last 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. If it's a one-on-one lesson, it'll cost around $45 to $70 hourly. Learning guitar in a group is cheaper at $25 to $35 per session.

If you're taking lessons every month, it adds up to $170 to $315 with the typical prepaid discount.

Are guitar lessons worth it?

Guitar lessons are worth it since only a professional teacher giving you live feedback can guide you to learn faster. A good instructor helps you understand your mistakes and prevents you from developing bad habits.

Learning guitar by yourself takes a lot longer and won't prepare you as well to play in public.

At what age should I start guitar lessons?

Children can start guitar lessons from the ages of 6 to 10, or when they can comfortably hold the guitar and press the strings. Adults can start guitar lessons at any age, provided they practice regularly and patiently.

How many guitar lessons do I need?

The number of guitar lessons you need varies according to your goal and your practice routine. For many people, it typically takes about 2 to 6 months to play a simple tune. Mastering the guitar like a professional can take anywhere from 4 to 10 years.

What do you learn in guitar lessons?

In most guitar lessons, you can expect to learn:

  • How to correctly position your fingers to play chords
  • How to tune your guitar
  • How to play various scales
  • New techniques for plucking and strumming
  • How to read sheet music.

Are online guitar lessons good?

Online guitar lessons cost $35 to $55 per hour and are good for getting personal instruction from skilled teachers worldwide. Take advantage of flexible scheduling and immediate feedback while learning new guitar-playing styles. Plus, you can easily record lessons to review their advice later.

How do I find the best guitar lessons near me?

In order to find the best guitar lessons for you, look through nearby teachers listed here on the Lessons website. You can also ask for teachers at local music stores or community colleges.

Before you hire a guitar teacher, make sure to:

  • Check out prices from at least 3 different teachers.
  • Read their reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Ask for a list of their current or previous students that you can talk to.
  • Talk to other parents about the teacher's reputation with their children.
  • Make sure you get a written agreement and schedule before your first lesson.
  • Avoid making a big payment upfront for a month of lessons until you're comfortable with the teacher.

What questions do I ask when choosing a guitar teacher?

To find the right guitar teacher, you can ask them these questions:

  • What kind of music degree do you have?
  • How many years of experience do you have in teaching guitar?
  • Can I have a free trial lesson to see if your teaching style helps me?
  • What is the average age of your students?
  • Will you assign me finger exercises as homework?
  • How often should I practice between lessons?
  • What textbooks do I need, and where can I buy used ones?
  • How many guitar-playing styles are you an expert in?
  • Can you modify your teaching style to suit my learning abilities?
  • What should I bring to our lessons, and how long is each one?
  • Can I get a copy of our schedule, agreement, and payment terms?
  • What is your policy if I have to cancel a class due to an emergency?
  • Can I choose some of my favorite songs to learn on the guitar?

Reviews for El Cajon guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the El Cajon area.
Rene' M.
If you are looking for a piano instructor for yourself or, as in my case for a child. Let me HIGHLY recommend Daniel Castro. My son is 13 and has 3 levels of the bastien method under his belt, taught to him by his father. My criteria for an instructor was that he have some jazz background along with classical, as well as pop and rock etc. In other words fully rounded. I wanted someone who could ignite give my son the fundamentals that would allow him to open his ears and heart and create. And most of all my son had to like him. Bullseye. Daniel is a multi instrumentalist who has a love for exploring music in all its forms. He too is a student always learning. In my case Daniel has used jazz and blues as the entry way. We are 3 lessons in and he has my son swinging. Which in jazz is the life blood. I listen from afar to each lesson and I can hear that Daniel is patiently and intuitively laying a foundation block by block that will provide a launch pad for my son to not only explore music as it is, but also unlock his own inner creativety through improvisation. As well as the fundamentals that will allow my son to move in whichever direction he wishes to take it should he decide to continue with music later on. I hear my son opening up on the piano now when he practices and its only lesson 3.Daniel does it in such a warm, unhurried, encouraging manner that it is almost a peer to peer relationship. Daniel is intellegient, professional, very personable and always a gentleman. And I appreciate that. Whatever discipline you or your child are pursuing, I have no doubt that Daniel Castro can instinctually provide you a personal, customized lesson plan to move you towards your destination. My highest regard.
Traveling Music Lessons - In person in your home!
Patricia C.
Very friendly, very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. His rates are very reasonable and he teaches all ages. I highly recommend Jan Parra to anyone that wants to learn the guitar.
Jan Parra Guitar Lessons
Delissa L.
Ian is an amazing teacher. He is patient, attentive, and a great motivator. Ian is very knowledgeable, and his love for music is infectious. My daughter always looks forward to her lessons with Ian.
Ian Owen Music Instructor
Georgette G.
Anderson Music of San Diego
Ben C.
I can not recommend him enough. Richard is one of the most patient, dedicated, focused, fun and passionate teachers I’ve ever had. He’s smart and creative and makes learning guitar really a joy. I’m a professional musician and he helped take my playing to the next level. I’ve seen him do the same with beginners, so no matter your experience, Richard will take your playing to the next level
Balanced guitar
Justin D.
Sam is a really patient, encouraging and insightful teacher. He has a great ability to know what you need to work on and to give you confidence in the things you are doing well, and to make learning fun. Highly recommend.
Sam Johnson Music Lessons
Alice
The best teacher every🥰🤩🥰
Anna Mat's Music
Julia E.
Josh is amazing! He is teaching my 4-year-old son how to play drums which is a challenge with such a young age… Josh is knowledgeable and has a lot of patience. With only 3 classes we’re seeing improvements in my boy and I can’t thank him enough! I will take my daughter soon to take piano lessons with him too and I am also planning to learning how to play the guitar!
Drumming With Josh
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