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.

In comparison, private one-on-one guitar lessons costs $45 to $70 per hour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?