Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.
How much do group guitar lessons cost?
Taking group guitar lessons costs $25 to $35 per class. You can get a discount of 5% to 10% off if you pay for a whole month at once. Group lessons are the cheapest way to learn from a professional teacher in a semi-private setting.
You get less personal attention in a group session than in a private class, but you can learn from observing others in your group.
Group guitar lessons are worth it because besides learning all the usual guitar skills and techniques, group lessons help students get better at skills you need in a band.
Benefits of guitar lessons with a group of people include:
Building social skills
More focus on playing to the beat
Understanding the different parts in a song
Looking out for signals from other musicians
Fixing any mistakes quickly
Learning how to adjust to the pace of the group and motivate each other
However, the members of the group with the least experience will benefit the most from one-on-one guitar lessons as well to help them keep up with the other students.
How often are group guitar lessons?
Group guitar lessons are usually once or twice a week. The frequency of lessons will depend on if you're in a school's music group preparing for a competition, a band, or if you just want to learn guitar for fun at your own speed.
How many students are in a group guitar lesson?
Group guitar lessons have about 2 to 7 students who are around the same age and skill level. Learning to play a musical instrument in a smaller group is best for early beginners.
How do I find the best group guitar lessons near me?
You'll find the best group guitar lessons to suit you by browsing the teacher listings on this Lessons website. Some local music schools or community colleges also offer group guitar classes.
Before you choose a guitar teacher, make sure to:
Check prices from at least 3 different group guitar lessons to compare them.
Read what other students say about them on Lessons and Google.
Talk to other parents of the students on their references list.
Ask for a contract and schedule before your first lesson.
Don't prepay for a full month of lessons until you've had a couple of classes to confirm they're the right fit for you.
What questions do I ask when choosing group guitar lessons?
To find the best guitar teacher for you, ask them these questions:
What kind of music degree do you have, and who taught you guitar?
How long have you been teaching guitar in groups?
Can I have a free lesson to see if I like how you teach?
How old are your other students?
Do I have options to try playing with more than one group?
Will you give me finger exercises to do at home that will help me improve?
How often should I practice between our group lessons?
What books do I need, and where can I buy used ones?
Which guitar styles will we learn together?
What should I bring to our lessons, and how long is each one?
Can I get a copy of our schedule, agreement, and how much I need to pay?
What happens if I need to cancel a lesson due to an emergency?
Can we vote on some of our favorite songs to learn on the guitar together?
How should we take turns asking questions during class?
Reviews for group guitar classes
Recent success stories from people in your area.
Laura C.
Aleia is an excellent teacher, who is commited to her students and their development. She has great expertise, patience, and motivates you to improve every day. I definitely recommend taking clases with Aleia if you aspire to obtain optimal results!
Aleia Gonzalez ONLINE Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Ron F.
I had a stroke three years ago and communication has been an issue.
Matt has been very good.
Frankie is amazing too.
Matthew Averdick Guitar Lessons
Nick C.
Austin has been an awesome teacher for me. I have been taking guitar lessons with him for over 4 months now and I couldn’t be any happier with the value provided. I would strongly recommend anyone looking for a teacher to begin taking lessons with him as I believe he is a great fit for anyone.
Mr. Austin Music
Chris R.
I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Ian for a few months now, and I love the steady progress that I’ve been making. Ian is very methodical in his 1-on-1 sessions, and he doesn’t let me move on until I’ve mastered a prior lesson. I like how he emphasizes timing and music theory. I also like how he balances teaching songs that I want to play while also learning from lesson books and other material. I started off doing his in-home lessons. However, due to the pandemic I switched to his virtual offerings, and I have to say that the transition has been mostly seamless. I find that he is still very observant and catches any subtle mistakes that I make while playing. In the past I’ve taken group guitar lessons elsewhere, and while fun, I find that I wasn’t truly learning or seeing significant improvement at the pace that I wanted. I already see significant improvements over the past few months of working with Ian, and I’d highly recommend Ian as a guitar teacher to anyone interested in learning to play and having fun while doing it.
Ian's Music Lessons
Cherri W.
Bill is meticulously 'hands on' when teaching guitar. He really listens and pays attention to the feedback of what he has taught me in his teaching regimen. He is patient, encouraging, motivating, caring, and most importantly, very approachable and a lot of fun! His laid-back approach to teaching helps me feel at ease and comfortable enough to ask any question that I have about learning guitar. Bill is an extremely talented and knowledgeable musician with the guitar. His understanding and cool ways with different approaches to learning chords
has given me hope that learning guitar is doable, you just have to be a little creative in order to achieve the results that you desire with guitar.
Bill C Ireton Music Lessons
Kristi E.
Daniel is an amazing guitar teacher! He is patient and met me where I was at in my knowledge of the guitar. It is clear how passionate he is about both playing and teaching, and I would highly recommend him to anyone whether they are a beginner or further along in their skills!
Daniel Martinez Music
Diane B.
My instructor is amazing, and very patient with me. I have learned very fast for someone Who had not read music or played an instrument before. I look forward to my Weekly lessons and leave the lesson very excited about playing the violin.
Garden City Innovations
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