Phil's Guitar Shop

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Experience matters when looking for the right instructor. Many choices in todays guitar landscape. With over 30 years teaching and have studied with top instructors myself I bring a very organized and hands on approach to my lessons.Located in Ct. I offer both in person lessons and online lessons all across the country. I have written 2 guitar method books so I have a method in place to get you playing. I use the state of the art online platform with live whiteboards, file sharing and enhanced video and audio for a great online lesson. Let's get you playing

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Hired 135 times

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22 years in business

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Acoustic

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I work remotely (phone or internet)

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

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Jared K.

Jan 11, 2026

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Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Evan D.

Dec 30, 2025

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Phil is a great guitar player and teacher. He taught me so much within one lesson and I can’t wait to continue working with him.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location

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Juliet M.

Dec 13, 2025

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Phil is everything one would want in a guitar teacher--cordial, professional, full of information, and patience. I enjoyed my first lesson and will be continuing with him!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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James B.

Nov 14, 2024

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Great first lesson. Learned more in the first class than I ever learned using online recorded classes. Well worth the money for in-person classes!

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Dominic B.

Mar 25, 2023

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Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Philip Forbes

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lessons are offered for 30 ,45, or one hour session 30=$50.00 45=$75.00 60=$100.00
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In our first initial session I look to find out where you are on the guitar and what direction you would like to go.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Many years as a professional working musician and teacher ..Studied with Sal Salvador Ritchie Hart John Abercrombie and many more through the years all culminating in my personal teaching method