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Avatar for Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
Avatar for Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
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Guitar Lessons

  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Berkeley-based professional guitar player now accepting students! I have 20 years of teaching and performing experience, previously in Chicago, and now all over the Bay Area. I graduated with honors from the Northern Illinois University jazz guitar program, and am well-versed in rock, pop, jazz, heavy metal, blues, folk, funk, and more. Until COVID, I was on the road with the long-tenured Oakland-based Celtic Rock band Tempest, among other smaller projects, and I have a more complete resume on my website. Lessons offered in my studio in North Berkeley. Availability currently Mondays and Wednesdays. $60 per 30 minutes, $100 for an hourSee more

$60

Starting price

$60

Starting price

Berkeley-based professional guitar player now accepting students! I have 20 years of teaching and performing experience, previously in Chicago, and now all over the Bay Area. I graduated with honors from the Northern Illinois University jazz guitar program, and am well-versed in rock, pop, jazz, heavy metal, blues, folk, funk, and more. Until COVID, I was on the road with the long-tenured Oakland-based Celtic Rock band Tempest, among other smaller projects, and I have a more complete resume on my website. Lessons offered in my studio in North Berkeley. Availability currently Mondays and Wednesdays. $60 per 30 minutes, $100 for an hour
Avatar for Telesmar Sanchez
Avatar for Telesmar Sanchez
Telesmar Sanchez
Telesmar Sanchez

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

Guitar Lessons

  • 10 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 10 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Raven C. says, "i appreciated teles’ enthusiasm, knowledge and guidance. he has a lot to offer as a teacher and i gained valuable skills in music theory, understanding that there’s room for mistakes and not everything will be perfect, and scales! unfortunately our communication styles led to misunderstandings and our personal values just did not quite align. i did learn a lot in my time with him but decided to move on due to personal compatibility issues. despite this, i am so grateful for the lessons learned and will always cherish him as my honorary first teacher. he even reached out to me to have an open discussion about our discord and i really appreciated that and even gave me time to process and prepare for when i was ready to address them, which i feel shows willingness to learn from his students, past and present. i think anyone would be lucky to have such a kind, supportive teacher who is also just a human, like the rest of us."See more

$55

Starting price

$55

Starting price

Raven C. says, "i appreciated teles’ enthusiasm, knowledge and guidance. he has a lot to offer as a teacher and i gained valuable skills in music theory, understanding that there’s room for mistakes and not everything will be perfect, and scales! unfortunately our communication styles led to misunderstandings and our personal values just did not quite align. i did learn a lot in my time with him but decided to move on due to personal compatibility issues. despite this, i am so grateful for the lessons learned and will always cherish him as my honorary first teacher. he even reached out to me to have an open discussion about our discord and i really appreciated that and even gave me time to process and prepare for when i was ready to address them, which i feel shows willingness to learn from his students, past and present. i think anyone would be lucky to have such a kind, supportive teacher who is also just a human, like the rest of us."
Avatar for Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
Avatar for Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
Peter Amos Guitar Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Guitar Lessons

Great value
  • 14 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 14 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Caleb S. says, "I have been playing guitar lightly on and off for 30 years. I have been around guitar enough to somewhat discern talent and skill. When I decided I wanted to start over and learn classical guitar from a professional teacher I went hunting for a great teacher. Before starting lessons with Peter I met with a couple other guitar teachers and gauged them against others I have known. I chose Peter because I found him to be everything I was looking for. Peter is smart. He is both a highly skilled player and a talented teacher. He is dedicated to teaching guitar vs teachers who don’t primarily play guitar or teachers who don’t have any training in guitar pedagogy. Peter is a great communicator in general, which has helped us navigate my complicated schedule and tailor my instruction to my needs and interests. Peter seems to be flexible and realistic with the curriculum he devised for me and the goals we set. Peter has a great personality for teaching. In the journey of developing guitar skill, I think he is a great guide. He knows the art, he knows how to teach it, he knows how to do hard things, how to overcome challenges, and he has a deep trove of experiences to draw from in lessons. My lessons with him have been fun, helpful, and well structured. For the kind of guitar playing I am interested in, my search is over, Peter is a great teacher."See more

$35

Starting price

$35

Starting price

Caleb S. says, "I have been playing guitar lightly on and off for 30 years. I have been around guitar enough to somewhat discern talent and skill. When I decided I wanted to start over and learn classical guitar from a professional teacher I went hunting for a great teacher. Before starting lessons with Peter I met with a couple other guitar teachers and gauged them against others I have known. I chose Peter because I found him to be everything I was looking for. Peter is smart. He is both a highly skilled player and a talented teacher. He is dedicated to teaching guitar vs teachers who don’t primarily play guitar or teachers who don’t have any training in guitar pedagogy. Peter is a great communicator in general, which has helped us navigate my complicated schedule and tailor my instruction to my needs and interests. Peter seems to be flexible and realistic with the curriculum he devised for me and the goals we set. Peter has a great personality for teaching. In the journey of developing guitar skill, I think he is a great guide. He knows the art, he knows how to teach it, he knows how to do hard things, how to overcome challenges, and he has a deep trove of experiences to draw from in lessons. My lessons with him have been fun, helpful, and well structured. For the kind of guitar playing I am interested in, my search is over, Peter is a great teacher."
Avatar for Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!
Avatar for Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!
Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!
Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!

Exceptional 5.0

(22)

Exceptional 5.0

(22)

Guitar Lessons

  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Brian C. says, "I’ve had a great experience learning with Erik. He is patient, encouraging, and really knows how to break things down in a way that makes everything feel achievable. Each lesson is well‑structured and tailored to what I want to learn. I’ve made steady progress and feel more confident every week, although a European tour still a few years away. I highly recommend Erik to anyone looking to grow as a guitarist."See more

$50

Starting price

$50

Starting price

Brian C. says, "I’ve had a great experience learning with Erik. He is patient, encouraging, and really knows how to break things down in a way that makes everything feel achievable. Each lesson is well‑structured and tailored to what I want to learn. I’ve made steady progress and feel more confident every week, although a European tour still a few years away. I highly recommend Erik to anyone looking to grow as a guitarist."
Avatar for Classical Guitar Lessons with Moma
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Classical Guitar Lessons with Moma
Classical Guitar Lessons with Moma

Exceptional 5.0

(8)

Exceptional 5.0

(8)

Guitar Lessons

  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Teodora V. says, "Moma is a great teacher. He was very observant of my skills and progress and managed to tune the lessons according to my level and abilities. Learning how to play the guitar was a breeze with him. I enjoyed the classes and did not feel that it was difficult. I made a lot of progress with him. Thank you Moma!"See more

$40

Starting price

$40

Starting price

Teodora V. says, "Moma is a great teacher. He was very observant of my skills and progress and managed to tune the lessons according to my level and abilities. Learning how to play the guitar was a breeze with him. I enjoyed the classes and did not feel that it was difficult. I made a lot of progress with him. Thank you Moma!"
Avatar for Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Avatar for Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Paul Hutchison Studio of Music

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Exceptional 5.0

(46)

Exceptional 5.0

(46)

Guitar Lessons

Great value
  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Harper C. says, "I have only had two lessons so far but will keep working with Paul for as long as I take lessons. He is excellent at tailoring the lesson to the student. He is kind and teaches in a very gentle way. He is a very skilled player and teacher. I’m so happy I found Paul on here!"See more

$35

Starting price

$35

Starting price

Harper C. says, "I have only had two lessons so far but will keep working with Paul for as long as I take lessons. He is excellent at tailoring the lesson to the student. He is kind and teaches in a very gentle way. He is a very skilled player and teacher. I’m so happy I found Paul on here!"
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Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
After my daughter’s first guitar teacher passed away, we were devastated and searched high and low for a new guitar teacher and ended up trying several teachers. Some teachers were technically excellent themselves, but lacked the empathy and positive encouragement to be able to teach children. Some teachers assigned many songs that were at the wrong level which just resulted in a lot of frustration. We are so forever grateful that we finally found Paul. He is the needle in the haystack, a true gem of a teacher who is not only amazingly talented and extremely versatile (just listen to his music from his website http://paulhutchison.net ) but is also an excellent teacher with decades of experience and a huge repertoire of music. What makes Paul an excellent teacher? He is so humorous and kindhearted, very inspirational and positive. I cannot emphasize how important those personality traits are in a music teacher. With the rare ability to quickly figure out my daughter’s guitar level, Paul customized the lessons to help her grow. Paul taught her music that stretched her abilities as a player in the best way possible. A brief glance at the testimonials on Paul’s website and you’ll understand how wonderful of a teacher he is. He has taught someone who eventually became the songwriter, producer and guitarist for Katy Perry and has inspired other longtime students to study music in college. An excellent teacher is someone who is compassionate, inspirational and has a love for his craft, someone who is able to challenge the student just the right amount and help the student develop to their fullest potential as a musician. Paul is all of that and our family feels very lucky to have found him! Check out Paul's Website to listen to his music and read more rave reviews :) http://paulhutchison.net
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