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Top 10 guitar teachers in National City, CA

Students agree: these National City guitar instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
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 National City, 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
Jan Parra Guitar Lessons

Jan Parra Guitar Lessons

5.0(3)
6 hires on Lessons.com
Serves National City, 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
Private Teacher

Private Teacher

Serves National City, CA & Online
Live performances in USA and Mexico ,30years on the road... 52years of experience, recorded more the 48 cds Musical job it means everything in my life,it feeds my soul,keeps me going.
Ian Owen Music Instructor

Ian Owen Music Instructor

5.0Exceptional(6)
2 hires on Lessons.com
50+ years in business
Serves National City, 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
Cullen Blain - Bassoon Studio

Cullen Blain - Bassoon Studio

5.0(1)
6 hires on Lessons.com
13+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
Barbara B. says, "Cullen is a very clear, warm and knowledgeable teacher of Garage Band, the program I am currently learning to use. He answered my questions and presented more very important information for me to know about that is essential to getting the professional sounding recording I am after. He is a good listener, sticks to the subject and answers all my questions quickly and clearly. I look forward to our next lesson." Read more
Love Through Music SD

Love Through Music SD

8+ years in business
Serves National City, CA
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Anna Mat's Music

Anna Mat's Music

5.0(3)
5 hires on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves National City, 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
Legacy Music

Legacy Music

5.0(1)
21+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
Tom W. says, "Matt demonstrated a calm and patient resolve during our lessons - fantastic experience!" Read more
Guitar Lessons From Nolan

Guitar Lessons From Nolan

3+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
I provide a developed curriculum that includes print outs to take home along with teaching you how to maximize your practice. Lessons are aimed at your goals as we take songs you want to play and dive into the music theory behind them while we play! I am currently a fourth year pre-med student studying at San Diego State University. I started guitar lessons when I was eight years old after having played piano previously and have been playing music ever since. I play lead guitar in two active bands, performing predominantly original songs with one focusing on indie/rock and the other mainly playing jazz. I also excelled at AP Music Theory in
Guitars And Ukes In The Classroom

Guitars And Ukes In The Classroom

25+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
Our 25 year old non-profit teaches guitar, ukulele, singing, and songwriting for educational purposes in the schools, and we are also available for direct services, teaching group or private lessons to students of all ages including adults. Our work is learner-centered, responding to how you approach learning music. We work with diverse learning styles, and we break the musical learning steps down into friendly, achievable experiences. GITC teachers are highly trained educators with many years of classroom and private lesson experience.

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 National City guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the National City 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
Alice
The best teacher every🥰🤩🥰
Anna Mat's Music
Jordan W.
I had such a fun time learning it took me out of my comfort zone and gave me goals to complete! Can’t say enough good things about veteran music lessons
Veteran Music Lessons
Hannah B.
Dennis is kind, patient, and an extremely talented musician. I never leave his studio without a new skill to practice and each lesson leaves you wanting another. No matter your level of music knowledge he has the gift to guide anyone in their journey of bettering their musicianship. I strongly recommend him!
Small World Studios
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