I’m often asked by beginning students who are starting lesson if it is better to learn on an electric or acoustic guitar.  I usually tell people to go with the type of guitar that they are drawn to, are inspired by, or that features prominently in the music they listen to.  The two types of guitars are tuned the same so there is no real benefit or disadvantage to starting on one or the other.

I have a masters degree in jazz guitar performance, have played most styles of music professionally, and have taught a wide range of styles and topics to advanced players for decades.  I’d encourage experienced guitarists who are interested in lessons to call and chat about their goals or come in for a trial lesson to see if it is a good fit.

We are often asked this question by beginning students.  The answer is that it is different for everyone and it largely depends on the student and if they are practicing at home.  If a student is practicing most days they can expect to be playing songs they like in a short period of time.  Students that are invested in playing at a very high level or being a professional player may take years of ongoing lessons.  The instructor has years of music education and decades of pro playing, recording, and teaching experience and has a lot to offer advancing guitar players.

I often get calls from prospective adult students who have some reservations because of age.  The reality is that more than half of my students are adults, ranging from college aged students to retired people.  It is very common for adults of any age to be studying an instrument and often be excelling at it.

Half hour lessons are $30 and one hour lessons are $55.  Discounts will be applied for monthly and bulk lesson prepayment and discounts are available for active military, retired military, and families that have multiple family members enrolled in lessons.

Lesson prices are consistent with other music lesson studios and music instructors in the region.  Most music studios do not have instructors with the combination of education, professional playing and recording experience, and teaching experience that students will get at the Colorado Springs Guitar Studio so the rates are reasonable when compared to comparable instruction in the region and nationally.

One of the biggest complaints we hear when students come from other music studios is that they were charged for missed lessons due to illness, vacations, or other issues.  At the Colorado Springs Guitar Studio the business model is built on a strong student/instructor relationship and some absences are to be expected.  Students can work directly with the instructor to reschuled missed lessons or the payment can simply be pushed forward to cover the next lesson.  The instructor reserves the right to remove students from the schedule who have consistent missed lessons.

There are no additional things to be purchased or no extra costs outside of the lesson fees.  All lesson materials have been developed and produced by the instructor so students will receive lesson materials that are printed and/or emailed and there are no extra music books or additional materials that would need to be purchased.

While I don’t have an exact age limit, I prefer to work with students who are somewhat self-motivated and driven to play the guitar or bass.  I’ve had a lot of students under the age of 10 who have excelled.  I would prefer to not teach young kids who do not want to be in lessons, are doing lessons for just another activty, or who have behavior or focus issues.  I would also prefer that parents of very young students sit in the lessons with the child and by no means leave the building during the lesson.

If a prospective student is looking for music lessons that are taught through the lens of a particular faith or if they want an instructor that shares their particular faith or knows the standard reportoire of a particular religion or denomination then the Colorado Springs Guitar Studio is most likely not the right fit.  Of course the instructor will be more than happy to help any student quickly learn any music of their choosing and that can always include religious music.