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Top 10 guitar teachers in Houston, TX

Students agree: these instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
James Karna

James Karna

5.0Exceptional(5)
Offers online services
13 hires on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
Luralai S. says, "James is patient and knowledgeable " Read more
River Oaks Music School

River Oaks Music School

5.0(2)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
The River Oaks Music School is one of the leading music schools in Houston, TX. We cater to a wide variety of students, and it will be our goal to keep you satisfied with all aspects of our instruction. We're active in the community, and many of our instructors have extensive experience performing at different venues in the area. We're passionate about what we do, and we enjoy being able to share our love for music and the arts with others. Being creative is an integral part of our identity, so we can guide you as you cultivate your artistic side. We offer lessons on all popular instruments : Piano Guitar Singing Drum Uke ...
The Ford School

The Ford School

5.0(1)
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
Whether he's backing up, regional, national or international or back home in his adopted state of Texas performing or abroad with his various groups, etc., Rickey Ford is not only a musical but an artistic, community and business force to be reckoned with as well. He is a humble man who believes that all men are created equal and that they should be treated as such, no matter what. As a kid growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, Rickey developed an interest in business and got his feet wet while watching his mother work a full-time job as well as well as several other part-time self employment positions. His father also had an entrepreneurial spi...
Professor X School For The Gifted

Professor X School For The Gifted

5.0Exceptional(5)
Serves Houston, TX
Moises V. says, "a person with an excellent knowledge of the subject, a very good teacher, dedicated to helping the student achieve his goal. a person with a great sense of humor and very literate" Read more
Samira Noorali

Samira Noorali

5.0Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
Brandyn L. says, "She's caring, understanding and at the same time providing constructive feedback. I've enjoyed working with this master songstress and as a result, my pitch and vocal control as well as my voice has improved remarkably" Read more
Vivaldi Music Academy

Vivaldi Music Academy

New on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
Vivaldi Music Academy is the largest music academy in Texas! We offer music lessons in piano, violin, guitar, viola, cello, voice/singing, flute, drums, clarinet, and more. Group voice lessons/choir, ensemble/chamber lessons for experienced students, and early childhood music development classes round out the selection of experiences offered. From decorated recitalists to award winning composers, our faculty is dedicated to tailoring music lessons to your interests by learning about your personal musical goals and helping you achieve them. Our faculty have instrument specific degrees from renowned universities such as Yale University, Rice Un...
Leigh Enterprises

Leigh Enterprises

5.0Exceptional(6)
Offers online services
21 hires on Lessons
Serves Houston, TX
Vinit P. says, "Shannon is very knowledgeable in woodwind instruments. I have been taking lessons for tenor saxophone with her for over a year now and she has been very patient with me. She is friendly and very easy to work with. I enjoy our lesson time very much. Best wishes to her." Read more
Off The Wall Performance Academy

Off The Wall Performance Academy

5.0(1)
Offers online services
Serves Houston, TX
Alex says, "They are extremely passionate about their work and the creative arts in general. They have a deep passion to positively influence children and they use the creative arts as a catalyst for that and it shows in their work. " Read more
Houston Violin Dot Com

Houston Violin Dot Com

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Houston, TX
There is now a way to START a young player or adult beginner ONLINE over the internet! Ask about the VioStart Protocol for Self Learning. . The VioStart PSL may prove to be a timely industry breakthrough for educators, parents, music lovers, and hobbyists. Learn the important kinetics and operational principles needed to develop mastery without the usual hurdles faced by students and teachers in the earliest training. With VioStart you or the young student will achieve superior progress in bowing technique and style in weeks instead of years. Gone are endless repetitions and variations of "how to stand", "how to hold a bow", "how to hold a ...
Gordon Tees

Gordon Tees

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Houston, TX
Teaching the student exactly what they want to learn. Everyone is different. Listening to their expectations of the lesson and making it happen. Enjoying the growth in the new guitarist that is smiling and playing now. The big smile is great! There is always a big smile!

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

Guitar lessons can be one of the most useful ways to improve your ability and have more fun playing guitar. Finding the right guitar lessons and the right guitar instructor can be a difficult task: you don't know what you are getting until you try it. Lessons.com is a great space for you to figure out what the best guitar lessons for you are - this can be done with ratings on the site and in extra teacher information. In addition to this, here are some things you can do to find the right guitar lessons and teachers.

Start off figuring out what style you are looking for. Is it acoustic or electric? What music styles are you looking for? From country and bluegrass all the way to heavy metal and rock, there are so many different styles of guitar music. If you are just starting out and are not sure what to begin with, this is okay. Some instructors are very good at teaching beginners and helping them find out what they are passionate and good at. If you do know what you are interested in, the best thing to do is to find an instructor that teaches that style. On Lessons.com you can do this by reading through the teacher's description.

After you have selected a style and a teacher, you may want to keep some extra questions in mind for your first guitar lesson. An in person lesson can be very valuable, if you show up, and if you do the work that the instructor gives you for when you are not meeting. One of the greatest methods of improving is to consistently play. Play multiple times a week, get those practice repetitions in.

Once you have made it to your first lesson, there are some questions you should consider asking. Ask the guitar teacher about their experience. How long have they been playing? How long have they been teaching? What are they best at? What styles do they teach? What is their method of teaching guitar lessons? What extra resources can you use to further your learning? It is key to ask these questions and listen.

Once you have taken your lesson, you may want to look for free online resources to take a guitar lesson. From finding free guitar song tab sheets to watching YouTube of the best ways to learning guitar lessons, there is a wide range of free content when it comes to learning guitar lessons. Be sure to check back here on Lessons.com for free online guitar learning content.

Right now, you are at your jumping off point. Find what you are interested in, and pick an instructor and try it out. There is no time like the present, and jumping right in to lessons can take you one step further than you were before. Before long you will discover the fun of taking lessons for guitar.

The average cost for guitar lessons is $40 to $60 per hour. Available for all ages and all skill levels of guitar playing, the pricing of individual or group guitar lessons can start as low as $20/hour. Teachers charge based on their location, years of teaching, levels of knowledge and expertise, and travel time (if applicable). Lessons can last from half an hour to a full hour, and are priced accordingly.

If you just want to learn a few chords to strum along to some songs, then learning to play the guitar really isn't that hard for most people. Many students are able to learn a few chords and get a decent strumming pattern going after a few weeks. If you've had prior experience playing an instrument, you can expect to pick it up after just a few lessons.

Private in person guitar lessons with a skilled instructor that is focused on you, your interests, and your progress is the most sought after experience and hard to replicate online. Plus, you tend to learn faster in person.

On the other hand, online guitar lessons are quickly becoming popular. The selection of teachers is not limited to those in your geographical area and you can communicate via video in real time with your teacher in the comfort of your home.

When filling out your request on Lessons.com, we recommend you select both online and local options, then compare your options and see what works best for you.

A child as young as four can begin to learn if they are really motivated and have a patient, creative, and devoted teacher. However, we've found almost all kids under six are too young to benefit from formal guitar lessons, as they require dexterity and levels of concentration children their age can't provide.

That being said, lessons do not need to be formal right off the bat, and can just provide a fun introduction. Also, your child may benefit from using a ukulele to start, as it's smaller and easier to learn, but very similar instrument.

Reviews for Houston guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Houston area.
Deb G.
Unfortunately, my son did not get the chance to work with James. We had to cancel our plans for his guitar lessons. He was extremely gracious and understanding. He worked hard to try and help find a day or time that worked for us. Once our house and schedule calms down, I will definitely contact him again. -D Green
James Karna
Matthew A.
Skiles is a good teacher. His lessons are easy to pick up on and he’s real flexible with scheduling. Only gripe is that sometimes lessons would occasionally get interrupted with a phone call, but overall I very much recommend this place for learning guitar for the first time.
River Oaks Music School
Sofia M.
He is so patience and really dedicated!
Professor X School for the Gifted
Mike S.
Samira is very knowledgeable about music and an excellent, patient and very organized teacher. I highly recommend her.
Samira Noorali
Luis Enrique H.
Very knowledgeable and patient..
Leigh Enterprises
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