Guitar Lessons in Philadelphia PA - Musika Music Teachers

Featured Guitar Teachers Near Philadelphia, PA

Here are just a few of the many teachers offering guitar lessons in Philadelphia. Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

James S

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

...In addition to guitar/singing/bass, I also play piano, drums, harmonica, and mandolin as well as various other instruments. Music is absolutely the one thing I am most passionate about in life. ... Read More

Daniel G

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet

...Fun but tough. I can tell when a learner hasn't practiced, and it affects the lesson and growth. I always try to make sure that the learner ends the lesson feeling accomplished. ... Read More

Dan S

Instruments: Guitar Drums

...My teaching style relies heavily upon training the ear to dissect what it is hearing. Developing the ear is crucial to being a self-reliant musician. In drums, the visualization how a rhythm works in time is essential to being able to perform that rhythm. ... Read More

Eddie L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Organ Double Bass Keyboard

...I have also had experience as both a bandleader and producer, so I understand music both from the perspective of an educator as well as a performer.... Read More

David C

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...My voice teacher showed me that a sense of humor went a long way in helping students accomplish difficult tasks. My high school history teacher was a model of dedication to his field of study, and was able to bring that passion to every lesson he taught.... Read More

Matthew H

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Lute Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I generally use Mel Bay's Guitar 1 - expanded edition. While working with this book, there are additional materials such as exercises, concepts, and musical ideas often inserted at key moments.... Read More

Kyle P

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I am a friendly and approachable musician with over twenty years performing solo and with groups in South Jersey and Philadelphia. I first started teaching a couple of years ago to a high schooler on guitar.... Read More

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What is Taught

Our guitar students will typically learn how to hold, tune, and familiarize themselves with the components and notes of the guitar, basic playing techniques such as fretting, fingering, and strumming, and learn the various chord-types that they will need in order to play their favorite songs, such as power chords, open chords, and barre chords. Students will also get to learn music theory, and will cover aspects such as reading music, learning different scales, and how to apply these different elements together as part of a full composition. Students will learn the theory and techniques that underlie a wide range of musical genres, and will have fun developing their guitar playing during their lessons. Eventually, students will get to enjoy learning and playing along to their favorite songs!

Adult Guitar Lessons

At Musika, we recommend that adult students looking to start guitar lessons have a clear goal in mind. Whether you are a beginner looking to get started and learn the basics, or an advanced player looking to push their skills that little bit further, the experienced teachers in our network can help you to achieve those goals. It can take several months before you start to see serious progress towards your goals, as you slowly develop the techniques and skills over time. The quickest and most efficient way to achieve your guitar playing goals is to take regular lessons and practice diligently.

Guitar Lessons for Kids

Students aged as young as 6 years old are able to start taking guitar lessons with the expert teachers in Musika's network. At this age, students will find it easiest to play a half-sized classical guitar with nylon strings, and will learn how to play the top strings of the guitar and simple melodies. As they advance, they will start to form a range of different chords and learn to play more challenging songs. Usually by the age of 10-12 years old, students are capable of playing a full sized guitar and want to progress onto the electric guitar.

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...a connected way. You won’t need your right hand for this exercise. The sound here will be generated by your left hand playing hammer-ons and pull-offs. This means that your left hand will have to play with enough strength and accuracy to be able to create and sustain pitches. To get enough noise, you’ll have to play as loud and hard as you can. This exercise will tire out your fingers, hand, and arm if done correctly. Feel free to adapt this exercise to be played anywhere on the guitar. Finding An Experienced Teacher Finger exercises for guitarists available in articles... Read More

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Guitar Lessons in Philadelphia, PA

Featured Guitar Teachers Near Philadelphia, PA

James S

Daniel G

Dan S

Eddie L

David C

Matthew H

Kyle P

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Other Philadelphia Lessons Offered

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Recent Articles from the Musika Blog

Finger Exercises For Guitarists

Siblings in the Suzuki Studio

Warner Bros. and Classical Music: The Anti-Fantasia Movement

Six Easy Guitar Riffs to Learn Today

Easy Piano Rock Songs: Six Rock Classics You Should Play On Piano

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