Guitar Lessons
Overview
Our guitar instructors provide guitar lessons in rock, blues, metal, country, and classical styles on both electric and acoustic guitars. Beginners start with essential skills like chords, simple songs, melodies, sight reading, and basic music theory. Each guitar lesson introduces a new technique or theory concept to help students build confidence and improve their playing. We make learning enjoyable by ending every lesson with something fun—like a favorite riff or song. Our instructors use a variety of guitar method books tailored to each student’s needs and preferences, and we always encourage students to bring in the songs they’re most excited to learn.
What’s the #1 reason to study guitar at Stage 1 Music?
Our guitar instructors are warm, friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a guitar lesson plan that fits your individual needs and your favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a parent of a seven-year-old taking their first lesson, or a fifty-year-old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to help you achieve your musical aspirations.
Use the sign-up form on this page, or call us now at 805-522-2166 to reserve your ideal lesson time—spots are filling up fast! Prefer texting? Reach us at 800-600-2692.
PRICING
$160/month for weekly private 30-minute lessons
Stage 1 Music has the number one guitar lessons program in Simi Valley, CA.
What styles of guitar do you teach?
We teach guitar lessons for all styles, from rock, pop, jazz, and blues to metal, country and classical guitar – on electric and acoustic guitars.
How qualified are your guitar instructors?
Our teachers come from diverse backgrounds, including degreed musicians, session/gigging musicians, and teachers pursuing their own continuing musical education. This variety ensures that we have a teacher who aligns with your goals and learning style, as not every student learns the same way. Learn more about our current guitar teachers here.
What will I learn from guitar lessons at the Stage 1 Music?
Beginner guitar students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. A key to your success is to bring your favorite songs to learn to your guitar lessons. We can also assist you with finding guitar books to learn songs by your favorite artists.
Do I need to purchase a guitar to learn the instrument?
For your first guitar lesson you can use one of ours. After that ensure you are able to practice at home you would need to purchase or acquire your own. We make it easy! Stage 1 Music sells beginner acoustic guitars for student lessons starting at just $129.99.
Are there guitar recitals?
Absolutely! Twice a year we have student recitals and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Unlike some other schools, we do not charge students a fee to perform. Students are encouraged to invite all of their family and friends.