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Guitar Lessons in Philadelphia County, PA
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Because no two guitar students are alike, the teachers working with Encore Music Lessons give lessons to aspiring guitarists of all different levels.
For students just starting out lessons may cover subjects such as scales, the 12 bar blues and string bending. Students who've been playing a while might want to start exploring topics like using effects, double stops and phrasing. Finally, advanced players can learn about things like song forms, arpeggios and odd meter playing.
Guitar Lessons At Home or Philadelphia County Teacher's Studio
Guitar lessons can be in your home, office or in a teacher's studio, and are available in most areas of Philadelphia County.
You can talk with one of our friendly staff about starting lessons by calling (800) 417-4620.
Related Information
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- Student Registration is Free!
- Scheduling is a Cinch: With such a large selection of guitar instructors in Philadelphia County, there's bound to be one who's schedule matches yours.
- Request a Philadelphia County guitar teacher yourself from our Teacher Directory, or simply let us know your preferred schedule and we'll connect you with an instructor that can accommodate you.
- Cost Effective Options : Choose from a variety of lesson lengths to find one that fits your budget.
- No Semester System or Term Contracts.
Studio Lessons 
Education: Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance (BM), Temple University [2008]
In-Home Lessons
Influences: Wes Montgomery, Andres Segovia, Keith Richards, The Edge.
Education: Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Philosophy (BA), Eugene Lang College - New School University [2002]
Influences: George Benson, Tuck Andress, Jerry Cantrell, Carlos Santana, Joe Pass, Pat..
Education: Master's of Music in Jazz Studies (MM), University of the Arts [2011]
Student Reviews
Chris is wonderful and engaging music teacher. My son just started piano lessons with Chris and looks forward to them every week, despite starting somewhat reluctantly. Chris has been amazing in engaging his 6-year old brain and had him playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by the end of the first lesson!
Sherry - New York, NYAbout the Guitar
The electric guitar is used extensively in jazz, blues, and rock and roll, and was commercialized by Gibson in collaboration with Les Paul, and independently by Leo Fender of Fender Music.
Guitar Lessons are Available in the Following Areas of Philadelphia County
- Allen Lane
- Andorra
- Bella Vista
- Belmont
- Brewerytown
- Carpenter
- Chestnut Hill
- Chinatown
- Cobbs Creek
- East Falls
- East Oak Lane
- Fairmount
- Fishtown
- Fox Chase
- Frankford
- Germantown
- Glen Willow
- Hawthorne
- Ivy Hill
- Lexington Park
- Manayunk
- Mayfair
- Mermaid
- Mount Airy
- North Central
- Northern Liberties