Vance Hurd - Guitar Lessons
About
Classically/jazz trained music teacher: I do guitar(electric/acoustic), piano, banjo, mandolin, and bass.
Specialties
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Student has instrument
Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither
Interested musical styles
Classical, Pop, I can make recommendations
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Wow! Thats my feeling whenever I complete a music lesson with Vance as my instructor. Vance is a multi-talented virtuoso when it comes to music and styles, being classically trained. Whether you are looking for the basics of a three chord beat, lessons in improvisation for rock or jazz, or are looking to become proficient in classical music repertoire, up to intense music theory, I have found Vance to be a great resource. He has the patience of a saint, the talent of a master, and is really easy to work with and study under. Vance emphasizes technique so that one doesnt start out with bad habits, and fall into the trap of not being able to progress to higher levels. I found this to be so important as time went on.
I have personally worked with Vance for over 4 years. Started out just wanting to learn some riffs to add to rhythm, for songs of my age (70s prog rock), and within a couple of lessons, decided that classical guitar and technique were a better challenge. Vance is up for it all. He can pick up a piece of unknown music and within minutes, perform it practically flawlessly. But a teacher also has to be capable of adapting to a students needs and playing/reading capabilities.
Vance is superb at that; hes so talented.
Long review, but if youve made it to this point, do yourself or your potential student a favor, and meet up with Vance. He is selfless with his time and dedication. What more could you want in a teacher capable of so many forms and styles of guitar or keyboards? A+++, 5 Stars! You owe it to yourself.. Beginner or Advanced or Intermediate!
-Bill Moyer
August 26, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Classical guitar degree, Jazz musician, also have a metal band
Experience with composing as well (counterpoint, classical music and others)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 for half an hour, $60 for full hour.
If you pay for four lessons up front you get:
$100 for four half hour lessons
$200 for four hour lessons.
Services offered
Music Theory
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Piano