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Colleen Collins

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About
Classical guitar, acoustic guitar, instrumentals, vocals. My performances can blend elegant instrumentals with expressive vocals that captivate any audience. My repertoire spans pop, timeless love songs, classic rock, and the rich traditions of Spanish and Irish/Scottish music—creating a musical experience that is both refined and heartfelt. A classically trained guitarist since the age of nine, I have had the privilege of studying with renowned masters Christopher Parkening, Manuel Barrueco, and David Tannenbaum. Today, I am honored to be in continual demand for weddings, corporate events, and private performances throughout the Phoenix area. Available as a soloist, duo, trio (with violin), or full four-piece band, I tailor each performance to create the perfect atmosphere—elegant, engaging, and unforgettable. _______________________________________________________ If you are interested in guitar lessons- **Please note I am located in Phoenix, Arizona, but I also do lessons remotely and have students located around the country. I am a certified teacher, having taught in Arizona’s public schools for the past 15 years. I qualify for the voucher/ESA program in Arizona, so you can use voucher funds to pay for your guitar lessons. I am patient, positive, and encouraging and can teach guitar for all levels, ages, and styles. Students always learn a song the first lesson to learn the foundation of basic chords, and then each week we build that with songs the student wants to learn. Students will learn chords, strum patterns, finger picking, and note reading. In addition, my classical guitar background helps students learn the proper technique for holding the guitar, as well as finger and hand placement to maximize playing potential. I also offer free recitals, so students are given the opportunity to perform.
Overview

Hired 45 times

Background checked

25 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2022

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2021

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Country

Folk

Classical

Guitar type

Acoustic

Work location

My customers travel to me

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Heidi V.

Feb 23, 2026

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It was a joy working with Colleen! The music was perfect for our small ceremony and we were so grateful for the gift of song! Thank you Colleen for making our wedding extra special! Best wishes! Heidi + Keith

Details: Wedding ceremony • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Other • Other

Colleen Collins's reply
Heidi, thank you so much for your review and your kind words! And thank you again for hiring me to perform for your wedding! It was a pleasure meeting you and Keith, and I wish you both the very best!
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Richard L.

Oct 20, 2025

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You and your husband made our daughter’s birthday party a great night to remember! You will always be part of it with many pictures and videos. I highly recommend this couple for any type of event and will be seeing you again for many more events to come! Take care and we’ll reaching out soon :)

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • No preference • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Variety • Outdoors

Colleen Collins's reply
Richard, thank you so much for your kind review and for hiring us for your party! We had a blast, and you all were so welcoming and accommodating! We hope to see you again very soon too!
Music Entertainment
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Anatolii P.

Aug 2, 2020

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Absolutely beautiful lesson! Colleen keeps you interested from the very first minutes of the lessons, explains everything in great details, pays a lot of attention to techniques and keeps it very simple for student! So you will start playing right away!:) And its a lot of fun!! Thank you very much, Colleen!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Colleen Collins's reply
It was my pleasure! It was so great to meet you and I can't wait to hear you play more classical guitar! Thank you for the nice review :-)
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Kelly W.

Sep 7, 2021

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My son has been working with Colleen for months. She's great, works at his pace, and he loves his lessons. Highly recommend!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Folk • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Colleen Collins's reply
Thank you so much! I’m really enjoying teaching your son!
Guitar Lessons
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Rich G.

Aug 31, 2020

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I have tried videos, books, and online subscription classes. None held my interest for long and taught me in a way where I feel like I’m really learning to not only play but also read music. We are doing Zoom because I live near Chicago. BTW: I’m 63 and this has been on my bucket list for a long time. Old dogs can learn new tricks (with the right person). Live life!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Colleen Collins's reply
Thank you!
Guitar Lessons
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Colleen Collins-Moreno

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have studied with some of the best classical guitarists in the world, including Christopher Parkening and Manuel Barreuco. I can read music, but also have an uncanny ability to listen to the song and learn it by ear. This makes it easy for me to learn special requests. I have performed in concert halls, wedding ceremonies, receptions, private parties, clubs, bars, festivals, and Irish pubs. I have even performed for millions of television viewers when I played the tin whistle at the firefighter memorial for the 19 fallen Prescott firefighters.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I taught guitar lessons for years at a local music store.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I mostly perform in wedding ceremonies and other special events. I can play solo, duo, trio, or full five-piece band.

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