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Top 10 guitar teachers in St Louis, MO

Students agree: these St Louis guitar instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Casey Adams Drums

Casey Adams Drums

2 hires on Lessons.com
35+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO & Online
Sharing a passion for music, learning and growing, and helping to bring out creativity and reach definable goals along the way. Fun, Patience, effort and focus are key in learning an instrument. Everyone is unique and requires specific guidance to achieve goals that advance them. Every student gets monthly recording experience on their instrument as part of the lessons curriculum. Passing on the joy of music and inspiring others to be creative.
Complete Guitar Lessons

Complete Guitar Lessons

5.0(2)
Serves St Louis, MO & Online
Crystal D. says, "I signed my two boys 6 and 10 up for lessons. Carl was extremely nice and professionals with the boys. He helped them to build an excitement and enthusiasm about the guitar that I hope will last for their entire lives. " Read more
Dan Hoerle

Dan Hoerle

20+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Im on facebook as Dan Hoerle guitarist. I play clasdical, flamenco, light jazz, pop and original music.
Uncle Pick’s Pickin’ Parlor

Uncle Pick’s Pickin’ Parlor

2 hires on Lessons.com
6+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Teaches rythmic and melodic techniques to all kids K through 12 with particular focus on special needs children. Proficient in ASL and working with deaf, deaf blind and hard of hearing students.
Tomorrow Road

Tomorrow Road

5.0(1)
3 hires on Lessons.com
20+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO & Online
Mat K. says, "David was clear on the need to work on several areas if I wanted to get deeper into acoustic blues guitar: build repertoire, work on theory and apply it to the fret board, technique, and so forth. He pointed me to resources and talked through terms that confused me. He also let me set the agenda on what we worked on; he also made backing tracks for me to practice along with. He was flexible in terms of scheduling times and just an overall good fellow in that I'm an adult learner and need time to let new things fit into existing knowledge. (I hope to get back with him once my tennis elbow heals!)" Read more
STL Rock School

STL Rock School

6+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
STL Rock School, originally known as Dave Simon's Rock School, is a premier music school based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2003, the school gained a new identity in 2019 under the leadership of Jared Erlinger. With over 200 students and 30 bands, STL Rock School stands out as one of the largest locally-owned music schools in the area. They offer a variety of engaging music lessons, including guitar, piano, bass, drums, and vocals. Their unique programs, such as Kidzrock, Jr. Rockerz, and music camps, cater to students as young as four, instilling confidence and fostering a love for music.
Tgm

Tgm

Serves St Louis, MO
Let's jam....................... ............................................................................
Midwest Guitar Repair And Building School

Midwest Guitar Repair And Building School

35+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Midwest Guitar Repair and Building School is more than just a local music shop. It's a place where passion for music and craftsmanship meet. This family-owned business not only offers repairs and custom builds but also operates as a school. Here, students can learn the fine art of luthiery, with courses designed to cover all aspects of string instrument building. Midwest Guitar encourages creativity, allowing students to choose and create their own designs, not just build from kits or set designs.
Lessons With Marion

Lessons With Marion

Serves St Louis, MO & Online
I play by ear and can teach basics of guitar and show you the patterns of scales. I am not the one to teach harmonics or major technical guitar stuff. I am the teacher for the player who is just beginning, wants to learn some shortcuts and not dive into theory. My price will reflect. As far as singing goes I used to sing professionally, have formal training.

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

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 St Louis guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the St Louis area.
Daniel C.
Carl was very patient and thoroughly explained everything I wanted to know. He helps me to achieve attainable goals on the guitar, He is the perfect teacher
Complete Guitar Lessons
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