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Top 10 guitar teachers in Oakland, CA

Students agree: these Oakland guitar lessons are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Travis Yee

Travis Yee

New on Lessons
Offers online services
9+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Hey! I'm a dedicated creative with extensive experience, offering empathetic, student-focused teaching. I adapt to your learning style. Guitar: With over 16 years of experience from Bay Area gigs to studying at Berklee, I specialize in improvisation and songwriting. I provide interactive, skill-level adapted lessons aimed at unlocking your musical creativity across any style. You'll get weekly exercises to enhance your learning and develop your fretboard fluency. Production: As a Berklee-trained Electronic Production and Design major, I offer comprehensive lessons in production, focusing on Ableton Live. Starting with the basics, we break
Samuel Bai Music

Samuel Bai Music

5.0(4)
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
9+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Jude says, "Great teacher. My son looks forward to his lessons." Read more
Brad Davis Guitar Lessons

Brad Davis Guitar Lessons

5.0(1)
Offers online services
20+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Santosha N. says, "Brad has helped me with chords that I never thought I could play. This has helped me as soon I will be able to start to play more advanced tunes. He has encouraged me to keep going and has gone out of his way to transpose material when we were not in session. He really cares!" Read more
Acumen Productions

Acumen Productions

New on Lessons
Offers online services
9+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Hello there! I have been playing music since I could barely play some twangy notes on my first guitar in 5th grade. Fast forward to present day and I have been fortunate to not just stop at the guitar but learn bass, piano (didn't start until age 21), ukulele, and audio production/recording along the way. Learning all these different instruments and skills has taught me that there's no one singular way to learn an instrument and I like to tailor lessons to the specific interests of each student, meeting them at their given skill level and then apply the fundamentals according to the song/style they're learning. I love to just chat about music
Sam Bai

Sam Bai

New on Lessons
Offers online services
7+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Hi , this is your future guitar/flute teacher Samuel Bai. I got systemic training of classical music. I am good at flute, Chinese bamboo flute and guitar. I also got training from church choir and being an active ccontemporary Christian rock bands member.(guitar vocal and drum) I am a very patient teacher with more than 10 years of teaching experience and have experience in midi production and composing and have taught many students in middle school bands. Best of my students got enrolled in All-state band and usually become the 1st flute in their school band. I also teach music theory for beginners and help them how to sight-read musi
Brig Urias

Brig Urias

New on Lessons
Offers online services
9+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Brig Urias is a guitarist based in San Francisco. His approach is at once retrospective and forward-thinking, drawing upon a rich tradition of classical guitar artistry while seeking to take his skills in new and exciting directions. Brig is a dedicated educator with experience teaching a variety of ages and skill levels. He seeks to foster a positive learning environment and inspire a love of music in his students while emphasizing the development of a strong technical and musical foundation. Brig specializes in teaching classical guitar, but is is happy to teach any style.
Shanley Guitar Lessons

Shanley Guitar Lessons

5.0(2)
Top Pro
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Oakland, CA
Marcell says, "Flexibility of lessons. We’ve switched focus areas multiple times and I’ve been able to learn from each topic." Read more
Bruce Music Studio

Bruce Music Studio

New on Lessons
Offers online services
7+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Welcome to Bruce Li! Based in Daly City, CA, I offer specialized violin, music theory, and audio production lessons tailored to your unique strengths and aspirations. With a one-on-one approach, I ensure a personalized curriculum that not only hones your technical skills but also enriches your overall musicality. Whether you're a beginner eager to start your musical journey or an advanced student looking to refine your craft, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's create beautiful music together!
Classical Guitar Lessons

Classical Guitar Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Oakland, CA
Hello! I’m Daniel a classical guitarist attending SF conservatory of music, and been studying with David Tanenbaum for 3 years. I also had classes with guitarist like David Russell, Eliot Fisk and Sergio Assad that further helped me with my playing. Besides studying guitar I love teaching and sharing what I do whenever i have time, I am mostly specialized in classical music but also play Hispanic and Latino music.
Music Lessons With David Lopez-White

Music Lessons With David Lopez-White

5.0Exceptional(13)
Offers online services
9 hires on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Maan A. says, "I've been taking lessons with David for almost a year now, and he always goes above and beyond. Highly recommend as his passion for flamenco and teaching shows in his lessons" Read more

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

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 Oakland guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Oakland area.
Ricardo
Samuel is an awesome teacher and a friend. I have improved so much with my dizi and look forward yo lessons in the years to come. He is very talented, patient, and kind. Thank you teach!
Samuel Bai Music
Saulo Q.
Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the guitar. He takes his time explaining and breaking concepts down and has always worked with me to meet my specific needs. I have tried lessons with other people before, and by far Jonathan has been the best experience I have ever had with a guitar instructor. I have now been taking lessons for a year and a half and am grateful for every single moment.
Shanley Guitar Lessons
Ethan M.
Kind and knowledgeable teacher. I would highly recommend David to anyone looking to pick up the bass.
Music Lessons with David Lopez-White
Lisa Ramon C.
Sean isn't an excellent teacher. He covers everything. Theory and songs you want to learn. I am quite pleased and I have taken from a few instructors. He is one of the best!
Sean Griffin Guitar Lessons
Jim C.
Bruce is a very patient teacher who adapts lessons to the needs and interests of the student. He is extremely knowledgeable about music theory and practice.
Bruce Burger
Lukki L.
Julieta is a very passionate, kind, and patient violin teacher. My sons love taking lessons from her. We highly recommend her as a violin teacher.
Dandan lessons
Jake
Paul has taught me a ton about not only classical guitar but music theory as well in just a few months, would recommend him to anyone and any level.
CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS
Declan J.
Mirco is an awesome teacher! I have been taking bass lessons with him for the past year and he has really helped all aspects of my playing. Most importantly it has been really fun. We studying everything from Jazz, to rock, to funk, to Primus. We have covered a lot of technical things and theory, but he also always makes sure to put it into practice and apply it to something I can enjoy playing. Last but not least, he is really great to hang out with during the bass lesson and is genuinely really nice :)
Mirco Melone
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