Find a guitar teacher in San Luis Obispo, CA

Find guitar lessons in San Luis Obispo, CA

Find guitar lessons in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Top 10 guitar teachers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Students agree: these San Luis Obispo guitar lessons are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Wrightway Music

Wrightway Music

New on Lessons
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
Teaching beginning to intermediate guitar.
FluentGuitar Lessons

FluentGuitar Lessons

5.0Exceptional(5)
Offers online services
17 hires on Lessons
22+ years in business
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
Patrice W. says, "Instructor knowledgeable, patient, uses & communicates educational principles based on student's needs, excellent in many ways." Read more
Patrick Pearson Music

Patrick Pearson Music

5.0(4)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
Stephen L. says, "Simply put, Patrick has helped me take my guitar playing from playing badly at home to playing well at gigs! He's helped my timing, finger picking, advanced chords, and soloing. Patrick is a gifted teacher who knows how to break down each component part and how to build music back together with the best strategy for playing well. Highly recommended!" Read more
Music Motive

Music Motive

New on Lessons
13+ years in business
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
Music Motive has a variety of certified, friendly instructors available for private lessons on drums, piano, vocals, guitar, bass, ukulele and more! Lessons are tailored to the skill level, musical preferences and goals of the student. You can see our available afternoon and evening times on our website. Three lesson locations - City of SLO, Grover Beach, and Paso Robles!
Village Creative

Village Creative

New on Lessons
5+ years in business
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
We have Music lessons for drums, guitar, ukulele, banjo, piano, and voice, as well as exciting creative labs for art, culinary, photography, vlogging and blogging, DJ, and so much more! We enjoy making music fun and rewarding for all of our students, and we especially enjoy when they play in a band for the first time and get that feeling of doing something really exciting that's bigger then just themselves.
Guitar Lessons By Luke

Guitar Lessons By Luke

New on Lessons
Offers online services
4+ years in business
Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
Hi! My name is Luke and I have been playing guitar for more than 25 years, playing in several bands and recording many songs over that time. I was self-taught initially and then classically trained during my four years in high school. I would love to teach students the basics of playing chords to accompany their singing, lead guitar playing, soloing, etc. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your goals as a musicisian.

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 San Luis Obispo guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the San Luis Obispo area.
Kathleen B.
Justin is patient and clear with his instructions. He’s very pleasant and totally professional.
FluentGuitar Lessons
Erick H.
I have been studying with Patrick going on 5 years. His knowledge base of music on rock, folk, blue grass is excellent. He is flexible in his teaching and will work with you on what sort of guitarist/musician you would like to be. We have weekly lessons and I am part of a weekly jam sessions with other students. Part of our lessons are studying songs to play in our jam sessions and then to perform in a bi-annual recital. We are talking about taking the show on the road to try live performances. Most of all, I am having fun with an excellent teacher.
Patrick Pearson Music
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