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Top 10 guitar teachers in Portland, OR

Students agree: these Portland guitar instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
A2Z Music Studio

A2Z Music Studio

5.0Exceptional(8)
8 hires on Lessons.com
31+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Kendal K. says, "Attila is an excellent teacher and wonderful to work with. His approach works well, building good fundamentals. My daughter enjoys her lessons and has made excellent progress. I couldn’t be more pleased when I hear her play. I also appreciate Attila’s flexibility when we have an occasional need to change day or time of a lesson to accommodate our daughter’s other activities. I would recommend Attila to anyone." Read more
Guitar Lessons - Quality Instruction With Dr. Zisa

Guitar Lessons - Quality Instruction With Dr. Zisa

5.0(4)
3 hires on Lessons.com
46+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Andrew P. says, "Dr Zisa has developed personalized strategy for me to improve my playing based on my strengths, weaknesses, and goals." Read more
The ABT Music Studio

The ABT Music Studio

5.0Exceptional(5)
1 hire on Lessons.com
2016+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Bella B. says, "My favorite part is the array of things we work on in our lessons. We start with warming up, ease into technique, and end with working on a song." Read more
Alfs

Alfs

5.0Exceptional(11)
22 hires on Lessons.com
17+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Katie K. says, "My kid really likes the teacher, so that seals the deal. Haha. He also has a lot of guitars, so we could check for the right size for my son. I loved his detailed and fun teaching methods and the systematic way they present lessons. I'm so excited to see him playing soon!" Read more
LT Unc's Tutoring

LT Unc's Tutoring

New on Lessons.com
Serves Portland, OR
Self taught bassist that will teach you how to read your fretboard first and the corresponding notation (tab and notation). This would be my first time as a tutor. I recently retired from the navy after 8 years. I was a submarine Officer for what it's worth, available Thursday afternoon and weekends.
Kristen Waligora Guitar Studio

Kristen Waligora Guitar Studio

New on Lessons.com
15+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Learn to Play Classical Guitar from a University-trained instructor with a patient and effective teaching style. Beginning to Advanced students welcome!
David-Guitar Lessons-Online Or In Person

David-Guitar Lessons-Online Or In Person

5.0Exceptional(14)
1 hire on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Antoni says, "He is very passionate." Read more
PDX Guitar 4 Kids

PDX Guitar 4 Kids

New on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
We can make guitar more fun than video games! Video games are popular because there are no 'shoulds.' You just follow the fun! And it's hard to step away from video games because you're succeeding 80% of the time. You're not struggling too much and it's not too easy. And best of all, you can play with your friends. Ideally, music has all of these aspects: follow the fun, stick to a comfortable sweet spot of challenge, and play with pals! Also like video games, you don't need to leave your house. We bring music to you!...
Adrian's Music

Adrian's Music

5.0(2)
36+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Darlene Z. says, "Learning guitar with Adrian has been so much fun. He challenges us in just the right way. He differentiates for the various skills in the class. He creates a very supportive and respectful environment. " Read more
Daniel Stumpf Guitar Lessons

Daniel Stumpf Guitar Lessons

5.0(2)
2+ years in business
Serves Portland, OR & Online
Bob J. says, "Absolute goat. never had that much raw energy in my basement before. Daniel is a true master of guitar. Plays it in a way I never thought it could be played. Everything he was willing to give me was another gift I was more than willing to receive. Master at his craft" Read more

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 Portland guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Portland area.
Ruth Ann L.
Attila is exceptional. He is a master of the arts of playing music and teaching it. He teaches chords, notes of course, and the precise finger positions each lesson with continuous feedback. Attila teaches my son with ADHD. My son learns from him and is motivated to come back with what Attila has asked of him. We haven’t had great quality from anyone else in Portland until we met this fabulous maestro, Attila Csikos. Sign up, he can teach you and yours no matter if the student is just starting, intermediate or preparing to compete for a chair in band. My son is 8 and composed a short song about our dog. Attila ties life into playing music and enthusiastically played the song with him and critiqued the score. My son is getting an opportunity to learn from the best.
A2Z Music Studio
Nicholas S.
A true modern Master and as much a Virtuoso as a Teacher...
Guitar Lessons - Quality Instruction with Dr. Zisa
Lennox B.
Alex is absolutely phenomenal, and really does well at pushing you to become a better singer. He finds way to meet you were you are, while also tailoring warmups and exercises to challenge you and improve technique. Lessons are always fun, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to strengthen their confidence in singing!
The ABT Music Studio
Steve F.
Alf is a great teacher and a nice guy. He has a very professional teaching setup with videos and customized lessons. He's helped me get back my excitement for playing guitar and I've already learned more music theory than I expected to learn. Very happy with these lessons!
Alfs
David B.
I’ve taken lessons with Russell for years and beyond just being a great person to teach you to play certain songs, I love how he’ll throw in some music theory, history, or whatever while teaching.
David-Guitar Lessons-Online or In Person
Darlene M.
I began studying guitar with Adrian 3-1/2 years ago after not having played music for 30 years. I have learned more from him in that time that I did previously in 13 years of study. Adrian enjoys teaching and knows how to teach, and has encouraged me to do my best and have confidence. It has truly been one of the best experiences of my life.
Adrian's Music
Genevieve B.
Daniel is an awesome guitar teacher who knows the instrument very well and has tons of experience performing! He is great with kids and knows how to tailor lessons to your specific needs. He comes to our house and my son is always super excited for his lessons. I would definitely recommend lessons from Daniel before he gets famous.
Daniel Stumpf Guitar Lessons
Jennifer W.
Jeff is a very kind and generous instructor. He’s good at collaboration and is knowledgeable about his area of expertise.
MilShap Music
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