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Top 10 mandolin teachers in Philadelphia, PA

Students agree: these Philadelphia mandolin teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Tim "Shue" Schumacher

Tim "Shue" Schumacher

4.7(3)
4 hires on Lessons.com
46+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Albert L. says, "Very knowledgeable and a great teacher I’m glad to have found him And great person as well Knows all genres of music" Read more
David Joel Guitar Studio

David Joel Guitar Studio

5.0Exceptional(17)
28+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA
Karl K. says, "If you want a short and direct answer to the question, “Should I start guitar lessons with David Joel?” then the answer is a resounding YES. Prior to working with David I had no experience playing guitar. I had a guitar I received as a Christmas gift that had not been touched in over a decade. David’s structured lessons and tailored approach to my learning needs and musical interests kept me engaged. This allowed me to make consistent progress in both my musical knowledge and playing ability. After 3 years of lessons with David I went from having zero guitar knowledge to someone who can: 1. Confidently read music (I started learning in my first lesson). 2. Play with proper technique (this becomes increasingly important as the complexity of the pieces you play grows). 3. Music history (classic rock to jazz and more David can answer many questions. Most importantly, when he does not have an answer, he is honest and says so!). 4. Music theory (While I am still no expert David’s organized approach and recommended reading material left me with a strong foundation to build from). David is a friendly instructor who keeps music fun while still imparting knowledge. He takes his role as a teacher seriously and wants to see you improve as a guitar player. With David’s encouragement I began practicing an hour a day (most of the time) and it allowed me to quickly expand my guitar skills and get the most out of our one-on-one lessons. Lastly, David doesn’t just have credentials as a Berklee College of Music graduate and former Berklee guitar teacher (among other accomplishments) but also has real experience teaching music. Playing music is a different skill set than teaching music and David mastered both. When I started guitar lessons, I had 3 different instructors who I would see weekly. They were all excellent and credentialed but David is the one I stuck with, and I have no regrets about it!" Read more
Adam's Guitar And Bass Lessons

Adam's Guitar And Bass Lessons

5.0Exceptional(16)
13 hires on Lessons.com
27+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Jeanna Revelli And K. says, "I enjoyed working with Adam for the brief time spent. I think that Adam is very patient and extremely knowledgable. However, I found having a joint session with my husband was a bad idea. Will hopefully resume lessons in the the future. I will definitely be choosing Adam again. 🎸" Read more
BJB Music

BJB Music

5.0Exceptional(16)
20 hires on Lessons.com
28+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Sharon Q. says, "Bryan is patient and encouraging. I have quite a few problems with feeling in my hand. Bryan and I are working through through this. Most instructors would have lost patience quite some time ago. Bryan is one of the good guys in music." Read more
Ron Turner Guitar Lessons

Ron Turner Guitar Lessons

5.0(4)
7 hires on Lessons.com
19+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Rick A. says, "Extremely knowledgeable and very patient!" Read more
Dawnnewday

Dawnnewday

New on Lessons.com
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Real guitar technique, soloing, improvisation that sounds great (my favorite to play and teach) what I call no theory theory. Proper practicing techniques and philosophy. The joy of the journey of music! I have been teaching for over 25 years, and playing forever :). https://youtu.be/JXniE-bNX6c?si=ZPpx4_aiRarTEofw
B-World Music

B-World Music

New on Lessons.com
2 hires on Lessons.com
31+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
I am a long time professional musician and teacher. I have played 1000's of gigs with a wide variety of genres, players and venues in the US and abroad. I studied with many teachers and know what is important, and what is a waste of time. I have an A.A. in Jazz guitar and a B.A. in music and teacher certification. You can see me on youtube. My page is: Mrphillylou. My strongest areas of instruction are, Jazz, Blues ,and rock, guitar and bass, Music theory,and application, and Improvisation and composition....
Classical Guitar Lessons

Classical Guitar Lessons

5.0(3)
1 hire on Lessons.com
10+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Ted B. says, "John is not only an excellent guitarist, but he also has great pedagogical intuition, which is no doubt influenced by his own extensive experience being taught by world-class guitarists. Despite considering myself to be a pretty good self-learner, John has been able on numerous occasions to point out and help me eliminate various subtle inefficiencies in the motion of both my left and right hands, which has led to more fluidity and less flubbing in my playing. The result is a more enjoyable playing experience with less frustration, as well as more freedom to focus on artistic interpretation. I can't recommend John highly enough." Read more
PolyMuse

PolyMuse

New on Lessons.com
31+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA & Online
Welcome to PolyMuse, where learning meets creativity and skills turn into mastery. At PolyMuse, we offer personalized private sessions designed to support every stage of your journey — from beginners discovering their interests to advanced learners refining their expertise. Our programs include music (piano, violin, guitar, singing, and music production), as well as mathematics, academic subjects, creative arts, and essential skill development. Whether you’re building a strong academic foundation, exploring artistic expression, or advancing your musical abilities, our expert instructors provide structured, engaging, and results-driven guida
Bensalem School Of Musical Arts

Bensalem School Of Musical Arts

New on Lessons.com
15+ years in business
Serves Philadelphia, PA
Bensalem School of Musical Arts is passionate on helping our students accomplish their musical goals. We teach using the best curriculum in music education as well as introducing student to today's music so they don't get bored. All of our teachers are fully qualified and are all active in the music performance industry. We teach piano, guitar, bass guitar, drum set, and voice. 2 FREE LESSONS are offered to all first time guest. Please check out our Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/Bensalem-School-of-Musical-Arts-150084885069029. You can also visit us online at www.bensalemschoolofmusic.com...

Reviews for Philadelphia mandolin teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Philadelphia area.
Jill M.
Tim is easy to work with and he strives to set the lesson to my interests in regards to playing guitar. I've been fooling with the guitar for years but with Tim I'm learning music theory and how all the parts fit.
Tim "Shue" Schumacher
Jack C.
My experience with David as my teacher has allowed me to become the musician I am today and to continue growing in a natural and organized way. The foundation that David's teaching method lays down is absolutely crucial to understanding music in a greater perspective. The approach to new subjects was always at a comfortable pace, with regular encouragement from David. I never felt overwhelmed or over my head due to the way information is rolled out slowly once understood through practice. Possibly the best part of lessons with David is his ability to mold the curriculum to fit each student's individual interests while always maintaining a through line of the foundational studies. The organization of David's curriculum and the tips he offers on practice routines have lead me to become a very resourceful and efficient in my routines. I feel comfortable venturing into new topics and musical ventures on my own with these tools. On top of all of this David is a pleasure to sit with for an hour every week, I'll always be incredibly grateful for everything he has taught me over the years.
David Joel Guitar Studio
Vince C.
He builds on what you have learned. He has taught me how to break down a song .
Adam's Guitar and Bass Lessons
Ryan W.
I have been getting guitar lessons with Bryan for over two years. As a forty something year old, who can be very stuck in his ways, Bryan has been abundantly patient with my slow learning process. He is thoroughly knowledgable of the guitar, adapts to my learning curve, finds real life examples that helps move me along in the right direction. So very thankful I decided to go with Bryan as my teacher. He does the music world good simply being the kind of teacher he is.
BJB music
Jim M.
I have been working with Ron for over 10 years. He is a great teacher and I have improved my skills in all areas. Ron is great to work with with vast knowledge and skills. He has the ability to help you understand even the most difficult skills and styles.
Ron Turner Guitar Lessons
Jim M.
John is an excellent teacher. Even though I have only had a few lessons with him, he has made a major impact on my playing. First, he improved my tone by carefully analyzing my fingernail shape and how I was striking the strings, and then showing me how to file my nails more effectively, The difference is tone was amazing. He then came up with new fingerings for some Bach and Borroso pieces I was working on that made difficult passages easier to play as well as more musical sounding. John also made other recommendations for phrasing and highlighting the melody lines, which came from his careful listening to my playing. Between lessons, he was available for lengthy email discussions and he send me PDFs of music I requested. Finally, John is very warm, personable, and approachable, and he offers critiques and recommendations in a matter-of-fact, generous manner that makes it easy to hear. He is also willing to share his own struggles with the classical guitar, which is disarming and reassuring. Oh-- and BTW he is an excellent player! I've loved listening to him play either live or in videos.
Classical Guitar Lessons
Ellen R.
My son wants to live here. The staff is incredibly helpful, patient, and kind. They found the perfect guitar instructor for my son who thinks and speaks in music but needed to learn technique and basics without being bored by playing little kid songs. Best thing I've done for him!
George's Music
Judy V.
Chris Oh is a very gifted guitar teacher. My son has learned so much from him and enjoys coming to his lesson every week and even enjoys practicing! The Dream School is a wonderful place to take lessons and the owners are a pleasure to work with. The recitals they have for the students are a perfect way to encourage playing in front of a group. Highly recommend the Dream School.
The Dream School
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