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Guitar lessons in Boston, MA teach technique, reading, and performance for small-space practice and stages, and guitar instructors tailor lessons to goals and schedules. They may suggest budget-minded gear or repairs instead of full replacements, which can help avoid costly mistakes.

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Grey – Hub Guitar Boston

Grey – Hub Guitar Boston

Exceptional 5.0

(68)

Exceptional 5.0

(68)

30 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

30 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

James B. says, "Before I began taking guitar lessons with Grey I had been self teaching for about a year."See more

James B. says, "Before I began taking guitar lessons with Grey I had been self teaching for about a year."

Sam, StookU Team Leader

Sam, StookU Team Leader

Great 4.7

(142)

Great 4.7

(142)

213 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

213 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Online now

Sondra T. says, "I take guitar with him. I liked him so much that my husband also started taking guitar lessons with him, but he teaches other things too."See more

Sondra T. says, "I take guitar with him. I liked him so much that my husband also started taking guitar lessons with him, but he teaches other things too."

Traveling Music Lessons MA- In person in your home

Traveling Music Lessons MA- In person in your home

Exceptional 5.0

(8)

Exceptional 5.0

(8)

11 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

11 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Cade S. says, "Love lessons with my new teacher. The communication and patience has been remarkable! Definitely recommend."See more

Cade S. says, "Love lessons with my new teacher. The communication and patience has been remarkable! Definitely recommend."

Exceptional 5.0

(41)

Exceptional 5.0

(41)

69 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

69 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Elizabeth G. says, "He was so personable and professional, while being respectful and thoughtful with our song/genre preferences that were discussed prior to the event. Chris worked incredibly hard to make it a night to remember and we can’t thank him enough!!!"See more

Elizabeth G. says, "He was so personable and professional, while being respectful and thoughtful with our song/genre preferences that were discussed prior to the event. Chris worked incredibly hard to make it a night to remember and we can’t thank him enough!!!"

5.0

(1)

5.0

(1)

Serves Boston, MA

Serves Boston, MA

Harrison N. says, "He brings so much creativity to every session, and tailors lessons to my interests"See more

Harrison N. says, "He brings so much creativity to every session, and tailors lessons to my interests"

Advantage Guitar Lessons

Advantage Guitar Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(42)

Exceptional 5.0

(42)

103 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

103 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Robert R. says, "He was very professional, organized and a great teacher. Looking forward to the learning experience and reaching my goals with him."See more

Robert R. says, "He was very professional, organized and a great teacher. Looking forward to the learning experience and reaching my goals with him."

JSNY home Guitar Workshop

JSNY home Guitar Workshop

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

13 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

13 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Online now

Henry F. says, "James structures each lesson to build on the previous one, always tailoring assignments to my skill level and goals."See more

Henry F. says, "James structures each lesson to build on the previous one, always tailoring assignments to my skill level and goals."

Guitar Lessons with Alon Mei-Tal ONLINE EXCEPT LA

Guitar Lessons with Alon Mei-Tal ONLINE EXCEPT LA

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

101 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

101 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Jill B. says, "He’s also an amazing musician. My son has grown musically and gained a great deal of confidence with his teaching. He loves to perform. I highly recommend Alon to teach your child drums or guitar."See more

Jill B. says, "He’s also an amazing musician. My son has grown musically and gained a great deal of confidence with his teaching. He loves to perform. I highly recommend Alon to teach your child drums or guitar."

Venne Home Services

Venne Home Services

Good 4.3

(8)

Good 4.3

(8)

19 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

19 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Tannasia B. says, "My experience was great. He did really great job!"See more

Tannasia B. says, "My experience was great. He did really great job!"

Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!

Impactful Online Music Lesson! Play in Real Time!

Exceptional 5.0

(33)

Exceptional 5.0

(33)

33 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

33 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Boston, MA

Jeff W. says, "Makes sure to explain things in detail and keeps every lesson fun. He has always been flexible with my changing schedule."See more

Jeff W. says, "Makes sure to explain things in detail and keeps every lesson fun. He has always been flexible with my changing schedule."

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Reviews for Boston guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From Lauren F.

Bradley B Stone

Bradley B Stone

My husband is really enjoying his guitar lessons with Bradley!

From Heather L.

Jaime's Guitar Studio - Online Only

Jaime's Guitar Studio - Online Only

My partner and I scheduled lessons together with Jaime to learn the guitar. We are both beginners, so we chose Jaime because of his several reviews of being very knowledgable about the guitar and patient with people, which proved to be true. Overall, our first experience with Jaime was great! We really enjoyed our lesson and look forward to many more.

From Nancy W.

Dan Searl Music

Dan Searl Music

Just started working with Dan and am impressed with his responsiveness and flexibility. As a busy professional who works long hours...and wants to squeeze in guitar lessons...it was great to find someone with weekend availability AND who is willing to come to my house, making lessons efficient/convenient. At my first lesson, it was clear he would be a great fit - I learned more in one lesson with him than I did in 5 lessons with a teacher I had a few yrs back. Very impressed so far.

From Pete S.

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

Jacob is not only an expert at the guitar including both playing capability and music theory, but he has a particular gift as an instructor. Rather than a cookie cutter solution to teaching he tailors the lessons to the level of ability and can go into music theory to explain the “why” behind the concepts, if that’s of interest, or can teach purely by demonstration. He can therefore cover the full spectrum of approaches to whatever is best for the student. He’s an extremely nice person in general and has amazing patience so there’s a comfortable environment for learning. He also tailors the lessons in the context of songs that I like, which make lessons even more engaging. He has also been highly flexible on scheduling and travels to make lessons as convenient as possible. There’s no reason not to learn the guitar when there are resources as good as Jacob out there. I highly recommend working with Jacob.

From Cooper O.

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

I was looking for a guitar instructor who would come to my apartment and was comfortable with multiple music styles. Jacob is great! He is very knowledgeable and always shows up on time. I would not hesitate to hire him for your own lessons.

From Stacey K.

Bradley B Stone

Bradley B Stone

Brad is not only an excellent guitarist whose skills inspire me to work harder, but also a patient and creative instructor. I have been a student of Brad’s for almost a year now. Although I started off with little to no knowledge of the guitar, I can now read sheet music, play scales, and connect music theory to the pieces I am playing. In each lesson, Brad builds my arsenal of guitar-playing tools by teaching me helpful drills, contextualizing techniques and notes to their purpose in the music, and making new concepts accessible to a beginner like me. He is a fun and trustworthy teacher who I feel has my best interest in mind. As long as I practice and meet him halfway in our lesson plan, I trust that my abilities as a guitarist will continue to grow. In terms of logistics, I have also been very pleased and appreciative of Brad’s scheduling flexibility and communication. I have taken both in-person and online lessons with him, as well as weekly for some months and bi-weekly for others. They have all been equally effective and of high quality. Brad is organized with his materials, plans ahead to make each lesson worthwhile, and makes himself available to questions and concerns even outside of lesson times. I highly recommend taking lessons with Brad if you are looking for an approachable instructor who truly cares about his craft and his students’ learning experiences.

From Eduardo V.

Bradley B Stone

Bradley B Stone

I have been taking guitar lessons with Brad for about a year and a half now and it has been a really rewarding experience. Brad has a very professional and down to earth teaching style which has made it easy for me to feel comfortable with taking lessons form him. Brad understands I work a full time 9-6 job and the limitations that come along with that. In terms of his expertise, I appreciate that Brad as a classically trained player is extremely knowledgable in both the guitar and music in general. I am someone who needs context and Brad has always taken the time to explain concepts and ideas thoroughly. He really concerns himself with the musical context and meaning behind everything that we play and this allows me to feel like I am actually growing and developing a musical identity as opposed to just mechanically playing an instrument. I am extremely satisfied with the progress I've made while being Brad's student. While I appreciate his help in diving into music that I want to explore, I am equally grateful for the structure and overall comprehensive framework that he brings to the lessons. Lastly I would say that he has helped me constantly achieve and set new goals in my guitar journey. I needed someone to make my learning as efficient as possible and that has been possible with Brad. If you're serious about starting to learn the instrument and are looking for an instructor that will work with you to figure out what works best for you - I would definitely recommend trying out a lesson with Brad.

From Jake P.

Grey – Hub Guitar Boston

Grey – Hub Guitar Boston

I found Grey on thumbtack as a beginner to intermediate, self taught guitar player who wanted to find a teacher who would be able to teach foundation music theory and strengthen my playing technique. I have been extremely satisfied with Grey, he has been great at focusing on certain topics over multiple lessons, and giving me new things to practice on in my own time. Grey is extremely knowledgeable and clearly has much to learn from, he is great as breaking down the complexities of music theory, and I always leave lessons with him feeling inspired from our sessions.

From Kaitlin W.

Jaime's Guitar Studio - Online Only

Jaime's Guitar Studio - Online Only

I highly recommend Jaime as a guitar instructor for any level. From day one he is invested in your development and shares his expertise openly from tips on technique to theory. Having picked up the guitar a few months back I was hitting a plateau and Jaime helped me break out of my rut. Giving me a roadmap to follow made for more effective practice and accelerated my progress. Staying connected throughout the week he encourages recordings of your practice between lessons keeping you on track. He is always willing to tackle any song or calmly explain theory over and over until it finally begins to sink in! A great instructor as well as a kind, patient and thoughtful person. Highly recommend!

From Thumbtack Customer

Guitar lessons with John

Guitar lessons with John

I had an enjoyable and mind-stretching introductory lesson with John that went well beyond the scheduled time. He is an excellent musician, which would be expected. But he also is an excellent teacher, which isn't always the case with talented performers. John spent considerable time and attention assessing my level and my interests, then provided me with a both some skills-building exercises and guitar theory that produced one of those light-bulb moments. I'm looking forward to regular sessions with him.

From Keyur P.

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

Jacob Sibi-Okumu

On a whim, I decided to pick it up the guitar after trying once earlier in college but knew it would be difficult with my very busy work schedule. Enter Jacob who has been nothing but an absolute joy to learn from! From his flexibility to work around my schedule, to the personalized Youtube videos he sends me to reinforce our lessons, to the genuine interest he takes in my success...I honestly couldn't have been happier with my decision. I selfishly wish he didn't take on more students, but also know that it would be a crime not to share his talents with the world. Do yourself a favor and don't think twice!

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