Guitar Lessons (Ages 7+)

Guitar Shed specializes in teaching all levels of styles of guitar lessons. The guitar is our namesake for a reason! Our guitar teachers are well-versed in rock, jazz, funk, blues, soul, classical, and folk, in both acoustic and electric styles. Learn to shred your favorite iconic riffs, strum power chords, or play a gentle serenade. We typically begin guitar lessons at age seven and often encourage younger beginners to start with ukulele lessons as a foundation for guitar. 

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INSTRUMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 


KIDS GUITARS

Electric

Squier Stratocaster ½ Size

Squier Mini Jazzmaster

Acoustic Nylon

Lyons ½ Size Classroom

Acoustic Steel

Luna Aurora Borealis 3/4 Size Acoustic

Ibanez PF2MH 3/3

Martin LXK2

Taylor Baby Mahogany BT2


TEEN + ADULT GUITARS

Electric

Squier Stratocaster

Squier Telecaster

Epiphone Les Paul Studio

PRS SE Standard 24

Acoustic Nylon

Cordoba C5

Acoustic Steel

Yamaha FGX800C Dreadnought Cutaway

Guild DS-240

Seagull S6

Takamine GD20

Taylor ‘Big Baby Taylor’

Ibanez AW54CE

Breedlove Discovery Companion


GUITAR AMPS

Practice (smaller) Amps

Tube Amps


Guitar Repairs:

Intown Guitar Repair

Holgado Guitar Works

Maple Street Guitars

Kelly Custom Instruments


Amp/Pedal Repairs:

Acorn Amplifiers


In-Person or Online Guitar Lessons:

-Use your own gear and educational materials
-Flexible Scheduling
-Help with your practice rig
-Connecting with your teacher from any location
-Record lessons and practice with them throughout the week
-Our teachers are happy to use Zoom, FaceTime, Skype and any other preferred video-conferencing applications

More information on our virtual lessons can be found here

 

Testimonials

All of the Guitar Shed instructors I’ve met are amazingly talented musicians. Not only that, they know how to pass that creativity on to their students. Guitar Shed creates a relaxing environment to learn in, and it’s also an inviting place to just sit and listen to music while waiting for a student’s lesson to complete. -Johnny


Great spot for lessons, even for adults! I’ve been playing drums for some time, but struggle to grow without structure. Also, I wanted to try my hand at bass. Coming here every week is a highlight – I continue to grow and learn in both and am amazed by the instructors! -Camden


My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Nichelle this past year and it has been a tremendous experience. On top of Nichelle’s wonderful instruction, Guitar Shed offers many student performance opportunities in a supportive environment, which has improved my daughter’s confidence levels. And I can’t say enough great things about Nichelle; she makes her lessons fun and has really enhanced my daughter’s love of music and singing. -Jennifer


My son had a wonderful experience at Guitar Shed. He received extraordinary one-on-one drum lessons, attended the Camp Woodshed summer camp, participated in the teen band program, and performed at recitals. We are transplants to Atlanta and after our first year here, I commented one day that I wasn’t sure moving to Atlanta was all that I’d hoped it would be. My son responded, “But if we never moved to Atlanta, I would have never experienced Guitar Shed.” That, I think, speaks volumes. My son is now at Interlochen Arts Academy studying music production and engineering. He is also a member of a jazz combo at Interlochen and prepared for his audition for the same at Guitar Shed. Extremely grateful for all! -Cheryl


I started taking guitar lessons with Guitar Shed a few weeks ago and have had a great experience. From ease of registering to regular, clear communications about upcoming lessons and other information, it’s been very professional. My teacher, Sean McMorris, has been great to work with, and I’m seeing improvement each week. My daughter started piano lessons with Guitar Shed too and has been enjoying it. -Matt


We have been at Guitar Shed for 2 years now. My son started piano at 5 and is still loving it! The front office staff is delightful, and he and his piano instructor (Mr. Chris) have really clicked. We loved in person lessons and were a bit hesitant to transition to virtual – but Guitar Shed has really knocked it out of the park! My son still looks forward to his virtual lesson. Guitar Shed has had numerous virtual recitals – and it has been so great to be able to include family and friends near and far in his recitals. My son has let me know that after mastering piano, he intends to learn to play “every instrument I can take lessons for at Guitar Shed.” -Naomi