Kesler Guitar - Guitar Lessons

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Scott Kesler - Guitar Teacher VIRTUAL GUITAR LESSONS NATIONWIDE, and in studio lessons in LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA. Learn the basics to start playing right away. Learn to play your favorite songs and classic hits ! No experience necessary....... Video and Audio helps between lessons. Advance your skills as far as you desire i.e. (Strumming Rhythm Skills, Finger Style, Lead Melody, Improv, Fretboard Logic, Guitar Theory) Music styles: Christian, Country, Folk, Rock, Gospel. Instuments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Four String Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele. All levels: - Brand new. Just getting started. - Already playing but want to move to the next level - Experienced players who want to play more efficiently and seek a better understanding of their music. Skills: Strumming and Rhythm, Fingerstyle, Lead Soloing Theory: For those who want to go deeper, Understanding the guitar fretboard Fretboard Logic (CAGED) system. (how to get around the fretboard easily and efficiently ! Song Writing: If you're a song writer/musician, I can help you understand and apply music patterns and progressions that will help you express the message you want heard in your songs. My students range in age from 9ys to 65ys. I have a very practical approach to teaching which comes from over 50 years of playing experience. Students are taught as individuals. We all learn differently. My goal with each student is to see them come to enjoy playing the guitar as I have for all these years. It's one of the few things that can be enjoyed and carried on for the rest of their lives ! Bio: I am a Christian, saved by the grace of God and thankful for the opportunity to play and teach music. A full time musician and teacher. Father of three grown sons, two step sons, a step daughter and ten grandkids. Playing the guitar has been a part of my life since I was eight years of age and music has been a major contributor to my development though the years. From talent shows and rock bands as a kid, to country, pop and worship music in the present, music is my passion and my living. As a Player: I play guitar professionally for weddings, family events, Church worship services and Holiday celebrations. I Provide my own sound equipment and DJ services as well.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 59 times

Background checked

1 employee

17 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

2022

Services offered

Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Folk

Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

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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Zac B.

May 12, 2026

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I’ve been taking electric guitar lessons with Mr. Kesler for almost 4 years now. I started taking lessons in South Carolina and would go to his house weekly. When I moved to Texas I continued doing virtual lessons via zoom, and that has been just as good as in person. Over the years I have watched myself grow as a guitarists thanks to Mr. Kesler. He is an extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and caring guitar teacher. He provides you with the material you need to become a better guitarist. He listens to your questions and concerns and will address them and work with you until you are confident and understand it. He genuinely wants to see you succeed as much as you want to see yourself succeed. Almost 4 years later and I’m doing things with a guitar I would’ve never thought I could, all thanks to Mr. Kesler. If you’re on the fence look no further than here!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

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AJ H.

May 12, 2026

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Details: 18 - 25 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)

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Lilly K.

May 12, 2026

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Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Jeremy S.

May 13, 2026

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Scott has been an amazing teacher for my teenage daughter. He is kind, patient, thorough, well organized, an awesome guitar player, and keeps things low stress and fun. She's learning a ton.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • Blues • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

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Erasmus E.

Aug 19, 2025

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Hello Scott, Thank you very much for returning to me.... Yes, it would be very nice for you to contact me by phone at the time that you stated above, as I'm sure that you're very busy right now with helping other students. I'd appreciate it if we could do lessons "zoom", as that's the one that works great for me; But I must have an wifi Zoom or Skype such that I'll be able to see both of us on my Vizio 45" × 25" flat screen TV. In any case, your timing is perfect for me to have my rock/metal solid-body electric guitar lessons in the mid-morning, and I hope that we can have a 30 - 45 minute/ day Sunday - Monday, every day if possible. I own two six - string electric guitars. They are both Solid - Body, each with two Humbuckers and all of the rest of the whistles and bells, so they cost me a lot of money. One is a Shecter, and the other is the Jackson flying V. Both are 6 string electric guitars in great condition. Also, I have many famous beginner guitar books. So, I'll be very prepared for our first lesson. Plus, I also own two Bass electric guitars, but I should deal with Bass guitar lessons later, I suppose.... So, I'll wait for your initial phone call to me. Thank you very much, Scott. Sincerely, Erasmus Ambrose Erastus (805) 905-5864

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Malcolm Kesler

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lesson Pricing Per 1/2 hr: $30 Virtual (Zoom or FaceTime) $35 Local at Studio Not sure about Virtual Lessons? Try the first 2 at $25 per 1/2 hr
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial Consultation (By Phone) I like to speak with a new student to help them see if this is the right fit and will meet their expectations before we begin. Schedule the first lesson Recommend 4 starter lessons (Payment made at the end of each lesson) After the first month of lessons payment is made once a month at the beginning of the month.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over fifty years experience Three years of lessons from the age of 8-10 Guitar playing and Choirs as a youth Performance bands and solo guitar in High school years Twenty years with band in televised Church Service with Longest running religious broadcast in the nation. (During this time my contemporaries were highly trained professional musicians) Performance of country, rock, folk, pop, praise/worship and gospel for various local gatherings, church services, wedding etc. Teaching Guitar, Bass and Uke since 2009