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Learning to play the music of great players like Carlos Santana, Pete Townshend and Eddie VanHalen can be a blast. By taking guitar lessons and practicing what you have learned, you can gain a skill to last the rest of your life. That's why connecting with the right guitar teacher to show you things like barre chords, blues licks and string bending is super important.
Be on Stage!
On June 13th, we held our annual spring recital, where students got to play the guitar in front of a crowd.
Click here to view videos of the NY Spring Recital.
We'll ask some basic questions about your availability and your current level in order to match you with a good guitar teacher in Brooklyn.
For your comfort, all guitar teachers are thoroughly background checked and referenced checked.
If you're ready to get started with guitar lessons, contact one of our friendly staff members today.
Related Information
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- Affordable Options: Select from several different lesson lengths to find one that fits your budget.
- No Registration Fee!
- All ages, levels, and styles are taught.
- Conveniant Schedules : With a such a wide array of guitar teachers in Brooklyn, students will find it's easy to connect with the right teacher.
- Convenient Locations in Brooklyn: Take in-home guitar lessons or lessons in a teacher's studio.
Studio Lessons 
Influences: Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Dave Stryker (my teacher), Peter Bernstien (my..
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Ted Greene, Jim Hall, Bill Evans, John Coltrane,..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (BFA), California Institute of the Arts [2003]
Influences: My initial influences were the blues/rock greats, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance (BM), Berklee College of Music [2006]
Influences: Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Morse, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Adam Rogers,..
Education: Master of Music in Jazz Studies (MM), Indiana University [2011]
Influences: Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Charley Patton, The Beatles, Neil Young, Blind Willie..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (Saxophone Performance) (BM), University of North Texas [2007]
In-Home Lessons
Influences: Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Dave Stryker (my teacher), Peter Bernstien (my..
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Ted Greene, Jim Hall, Bill Evans, John Coltrane,..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (BFA), California Institute of the Arts [2003]
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, John Scofiled, Mike Stern, Stevie..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Professional Music on Guitar (BM), Berklee College of Music [2003]
Influences: My initial influences were the blues/rock greats, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance (BM), Berklee College of Music [2006]
Influences: Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Morse, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Adam Rogers,..
Education: Master of Music in Jazz Studies (MM), Indiana University [2011]
Student Reviews
I had been looking for a challenge in my life; and I found it in learning to play the Cello.... Thanks to Lesley's orientation, and patience I love every class. It has been a wonderful experience that I could not have achieved without Lesley's remarkable guidance.
Lu - NYC Teacher: Lesley R.About the Guitar
The modern guitar is descended from the Roman cithara brought by the Romans to Hispania around 40 AD, and further adapted and developed with the arrival of the four-string oud.