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 $35per 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 Alpharetta guitar teachers
Recent success stories from people in the Alpharetta area.
Tommy D.
We like Rick's energy and enthusiasm. It's obvious he enjoys music and teaching. My son really enjoyed is lesson and wants to continue.
Music Lessons from Rick in Canton, Ga
Trenten D.
Chas really goes in-depth with some of the harder to understand concepts and explains them thoroughly. Enough to the point where even when I knew nothing about music theory I was still able to understand the concepts. A great teacher and very supportive mentor when I shared musical ideas that I had been developing with him.
Music Sense
Joseph Z.
Custom lessons for my skill level, Micah is a patient teacher who knows when to press in on concepts to stretch your abilities and understanding.
Micah Cadwell Guitar Studios
Dimitri P.
Amine Belkhouche has been training martial arts with my father and I since he was a child, and I cannot say enough good things about him. He was always physically talented, but more importantly he has a wonderful disposition, and great attitude while training in a class as well as teaching his knowledge to others. More recently Amine, has become an instructor of Karate for the New Orleans Shotokan Academy, in which he teaches six kids classes per week. He is very innovative, and is able to bridge the knowledge of martial arts together with fun and exciting activities, in order to make training more interactive and fun. The skills he has acquired from his years as a professional soccer player, his passion for music, and his martial arts training, complement his training in GMB, in which he focuses on correct body movements that translate into any physical activity.
Amine Belkhouche
Kurt W.
Stephen is an extremely experienced and effective teacher.
He tailors lessons to the student's skill and objectives and closely monitors progress to ensure the plan is still appropriate.
He is a very good listener and works to ensure the student is comfortable and understanding the concepts.
Stephen effectively structures the next lesson based on the progress achieved at the last lesson.
He is an excellent communicator and explains complex concepts in plain English.
He is always on time for lessons and is totally reliable.
Overall an outstanding guitar teacher.
Stephen's Guitar Lessons
Christine T.
Only one lesson so far and I am not disappointed. I've taken guitar lessons as a child and I compared those lessons to my son's. Mark took his time and made it easy to understand. Where as a child I was frustrated because teaching did not come easy to the instructor I had. Mark seems to have a passion for music and teaching. I could tell he has so much knowledge to pour onto others, he seemed so excited to jump right in. My son is 10 yrs old and it was the first time that he actually played the guitar. Mark did not rush him, he really made it an enjoyable experience. He is now looking forward to his guitar lessons every week.
Pro Guitar Lessons
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