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Top 10 guitar teachers in Torrance, CA

Students agree: these instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Cornerstone Music Conservatory

Cornerstone Music Conservatory

5.0(1)
Offers online services
Serves Torrance, CA
F T. says, "Commitment to quality music of all genres, including Classical, which is my focus. Well-organized business that makes scheduling simple. Reception staff is exceptional. Director of the school is most experienced in the area, and infuses dedication in all the students. My piano instructor is superbly qualified and has been a gem to work with. A place where I trusted my children's music education from their small childhood through high school." Read more
Bill Burnett Creative Enterprises

Bill Burnett Creative Enterprises

4.9Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Tony L. says, "Very kind thoughtful and knowledgeable. Very supportive and offered helpful useful and inspiring encouragement" Read more
CSmall Guitar Lessons

CSmall Guitar Lessons

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
I’m an expericenced guitarist / instructor in the jazz , blues , soul music genres. My cd is entitled “Small Talk” available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/charlessmall,& at www.t25cl.com. Motion Picture credit , Music Director for “United We Stand”, a T25CL production available on Vimeo.I’ve instructed students since 1974 to the present .
Mr. Jason's Guitar & Basketball Lessons

Mr. Jason's Guitar & Basketball Lessons

5.0Exceptional(5)
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Jesse C. says, "Jason is an awesome guitar teacher. He knows a lot about music, and he is great at teaching it. Jason will always answer questions even after the lesson, which shows how much he cares for students. Jason is very understanding, and I am glad that I am taking lessons from him. Awesome teacher!" Read more
Peaceland Music

Peaceland Music

5.0(2)
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Harley M. says, " Great prices, and the teachers are awesome and patient. Great place!!" Read more
Edgar Araiza (Gary Lam) Kung Fu Lessons

Edgar Araiza (Gary Lam) Kung Fu Lessons

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Good Its fun and functional
Coast Music

Coast Music

5.0(1)
4 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Ilene L. says, "Coast Music Conservatory is simply the best!! If you want your son or daughter to learn from some amazingly, talented professional musicians, then you need to come here! The staff and teachers are beyond amazing. They are just fantastic and have sparked my daughter's love for music. Coast Music has an incredible team of professional industry teachers who give private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, songwriting, music theory, and much more! The teachers know how to engage their students and spark new musical interests in many genres of music. In fact, they even have band classes for your budding musician to play some cool rock and roll tunes. My daughter has been going to Coast Music since was five and she is now 14. She has taken advantage of all the awesome opportunities they have to offer and now knows she wants to be a musician when she grows up. To her, Coast Music is like home away from home. My daughter simply loves it there! Your child will too! Hands down it is the best music school in the South Bay and the hidden gem of musical instruction in Hermosa Beach. I highly recommend you call and check them out. You will definitely not be disappointed! We love Coast Music Conservatory!!" Read more
Guitar Lessons By Dr. Rock

Guitar Lessons By Dr. Rock

5.0Exceptional(8)
11 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Larry J. says, "Great guy! So knowledgeable. Explains well" Read more
John Kingsley Guitar Lessons

John Kingsley Guitar Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Torrance, CA
Customized lessons tailored to your preferred musical styles, your learning styles, and geared towards what will get you the most out of your lessons!
Sampen Enterprises

Sampen Enterprises

5.0(1)
Offers online services
Serves Torrance, CA
Lisaun W. says, "What I like most about learning guitar with David is that he never comes to the lesson expecting anything from the student. He is patient and allows the student to grow at their own pace. He treats you like an adult no matter your age and though he gives guidance and study materials he spends time changing it up to see what works best for each individual. A truly great teacher! " Read more

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

Guitar lessons can be one of the most useful ways to improve your ability and have more fun playing guitar. Finding the right guitar lessons and the right guitar instructor can be a difficult task: you don't know what you are getting until you try it. Lessons.com is a great space for you to figure out what the best guitar lessons for you are - this can be done with ratings on the site and in extra teacher information. In addition to this, here are some things you can do to find the right guitar lessons and teachers.

Start off figuring out what style you are looking for. Is it acoustic or electric? What music styles are you looking for? From country and bluegrass all the way to heavy metal and rock, there are so many different styles of guitar music. If you are just starting out and are not sure what to begin with, this is okay. Some instructors are very good at teaching beginners and helping them find out what they are passionate and good at. If you do know what you are interested in, the best thing to do is to find an instructor that teaches that style. On Lessons.com you can do this by reading through the teacher's description.

After you have selected a style and a teacher, you may want to keep some extra questions in mind for your first guitar lesson. An in person lesson can be very valuable, if you show up, and if you do the work that the instructor gives you for when you are not meeting. One of the greatest methods of improving is to consistently play. Play multiple times a week, get those practice repetitions in.

Once you have made it to your first lesson, there are some questions you should consider asking. Ask the guitar teacher about their experience. How long have they been playing? How long have they been teaching? What are they best at? What styles do they teach? What is their method of teaching guitar lessons? What extra resources can you use to further your learning? It is key to ask these questions and listen.

Once you have taken your lesson, you may want to look for free online resources to take a guitar lesson. From finding free guitar song tab sheets to watching YouTube of the best ways to learning guitar lessons, there is a wide range of free content when it comes to learning guitar lessons. Be sure to check back here on Lessons.com for free online guitar learning content.

Right now, you are at your jumping off point. Find what you are interested in, and pick an instructor and try it out. There is no time like the present, and jumping right in to lessons can take you one step further than you were before. Before long you will discover the fun of taking lessons for guitar.

The average cost for guitar lessons is $40 to $60 per hour. Available for all ages and all skill levels of guitar playing, the pricing of individual or group guitar lessons can start as low as $20/hour. Teachers charge based on their location, years of teaching, levels of knowledge and expertise, and travel time (if applicable). Lessons can last from half an hour to a full hour, and are priced accordingly.

If you just want to learn a few chords to strum along to some songs, then learning to play the guitar really isn't that hard for most people. Many students are able to learn a few chords and get a decent strumming pattern going after a few weeks. If you've had prior experience playing an instrument, you can expect to pick it up after just a few lessons.

Private in person guitar lessons with a skilled instructor that is focused on you, your interests, and your progress is the most sought after experience and hard to replicate online. Plus, you tend to learn faster in person.

On the other hand, online guitar lessons are quickly becoming popular. The selection of teachers is not limited to those in your geographical area and you can communicate via video in real time with your teacher in the comfort of your home.

When filling out your request on Lessons.com, we recommend you select both online and local options, then compare your options and see what works best for you.

A child as young as four can begin to learn if they are really motivated and have a patient, creative, and devoted teacher. However, we've found almost all kids under six are too young to benefit from formal guitar lessons, as they require dexterity and levels of concentration children their age can't provide.

That being said, lessons do not need to be formal right off the bat, and can just provide a fun introduction. Also, your child may benefit from using a ukulele to start, as it's smaller and easier to learn, but very similar instrument.

Reviews for Torrance guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Torrance area.
Jimmy L.
He is very concerned about making sure your creative vision comes to life in the best way possible. He has incredibly insightful advice but never tries to insert his ego into your project. He genuinely cares about his clients and wants to see them succeed.
Bill Burnett Creative Enterprises
Kymia J.
Jason has a great disposition and connects quite well with my somewhat cynical teen! He also makes a smooth transition from the guitar lesson to the basketball skills training. I love that he makes sure to include conditioning in the basketball class and that my daughter gets to learn songs that she really likes. She looks forward to her classes every week. We will definitely be continuing with the lessons!
Mr. Jason's Guitar & Basketball Lessons
Donna Y.
I learned so much today.
Peaceland Music
Sebastian R.
Great teacher! Very good at gauging your level
Guitar Lessons by Dr. Rock
Elgee A.
Coming in with no voice or piano experience was daunting to begin with. However, the uplifting and informative guidance i received from Raffia really motivated and inspired me. A year and four months later, I find myself still inspired and motivated to keep growing and learning.
Raffia Music Studio
Charles C.
I'm a 74 year old retired man. I have always loved acting but have had some minor challenges due to bad eye sight and I'm not that computer savvy. Jim helped me learn how to use an I-pad my grand daughter gave me to help me expand fonts to read scripts. Though I'm only doing this so far for a hobby, I can see huge improvement in my ability to memorize scripts and act convincingly. Jim encouraged me to audition for the community senior center's drama club. I couldn't believe it I got right in and enjoying meeting new people (I'm widowed). Jim has been a Godsend. I'm finding new joy and I'm enjoying seeing local theatre productions. I appreciate his kind, patient, and professional matter. Acting lessons with Jim is what got me through the horrible isolation during Covid quarantine. He is also incredibly knowledgable on health such as veganism, breathing/meditation and is encouraging me to get into a healthier lifestyle. My voice/sinuses improved after giving up dairy. I used to get chronic sinusitis. So I feel acting has been beneficial to my overall health. Though Jim is pricier than other teachers in the area... I believe you pay for what you get. The extra money I pay is well worth it. The two other acting coaches I used before Jim...were mediocre and treated me like an invalid. Jim continues to inspire me to be the best I can be in all areas of my life. I consider him a good friend and he is one of the best educators out there.
Spencer Artist Development
Glenn S.
We have been working with Chris for the past 7 years. We started with him and our daughter when she was 5-years-old. Chris is an outstanding teacher, especially with children. He is patient, encouraging and very knowledgeable about effective methods for teaching piano to children. We have continued to work with Chris all these years because he is very flexible not only with his time, but also with the curriculum. We have focused most of our daughter's training in classical piano (Beethoven, Mozart, Bach), but more recently asked for pop (Pink, Ed Sheeran) and jazz-blues (Herbie Handcock, 12-bar form) training as well; which he is fully capable of teaching effectively. Finally, in terms of experience, Chris offers many years of teaching as well as his personal experience as a professional musician into his curriculum -- introducing interesting and useful ideas that make his lessons fun and exciting.
Southbay Piano Lessons
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