GUITAR LESSONS

ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONS

We have had the privilege of helping countless creatives in the Denton, TX area discover self-expression through music since 2012.

All ages, levels, and grooves welcome!

Enroll in private weekly 30- or 60-minute lessons, billed monthly, and start building real skills from day one.

We work weekly with students of all ages and experience levels, specializing in:
• guitar of all styles for beginners & serious hobbyists
• guitar for Junior high & high school jazz band
• guitar studies for Advanced players sharpening their craft for auditions, bands, and beyond

🔥 From Beginner to Pro!
Many of our students have gone from total beginners to professional players over the course of their studies with us. Some started as young as 5 and now drive themselves to lessons.

🎯 100% Customized Lessons
Every student is different—and so is every lesson. We tailor instruction to each student’s goals, interests, and musical needs, while covering the essential foundations that make great musicians.

🎓 Middle School Band? We’ve got you covered.
We help students start early in elementary school — before entering 6th-grade band — get a massive head start by teaching snare drum, mallets, and drum set, so they hit the ground running from day one and staying ahead of their peers.

🏆 Proven Results
We’ve worked weekly with students in grades K–12, helping them earn top rankings in:
• UIL
• Solo & Ensemble
• Region, Area & State Band
• Jazz band & college auditions

📚 Exclusive Learning Resources
All students get access to an ever-growing library of professionally notated transcriptions of common lessons and songs.
Plus, we create custom play-along tracks where we remove the drum part, so you can practice being the drummer in the band.

👨‍🏫 TEACHERS

We staff only the most skilled teachers to work with students of all ages and levels on guitar—our teachers teach only their primary instrument. The current guitar teaching roster is Pedro Areco, Sean Torres, and Alex Hand.

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GUITAR FAQ

GENERAL

  • Most children can start around ages 6–7, once they can comfortably hold the instrument and press the strings. Younger students may do better with shorter lessons or a smaller guitar.

  • No! The idea that you can’t learn as you get older is false! In fact, an activity such as drumming, which requires your full focus and engages your nervous system, will increase your ability to learn.

    Playing guitar at any level of ability is a blast and highly encouraged!

  • Yes. You will need your own instrument to play at home and bring to lessons. You can start with either an acoustic or an electric. For most beginners, an acoustic guitar is the best option to start with, as it is affordable, doesn’t require electricity or an amp, and, most importantly, will help you learn to create a good sound.

    If you aren’t sure what to purchase, we can help you make a decision.

  • Ultimately most guitar players end up owning botha nacoustic and electric guitar.

    An acoustic guitar is the most affordable option because you only need to buy a guitar vs an electric where you need an amp and cables.

    Each version has it benefits. Acoustic guitar is an excellent option to start on because it is affordable, doesn't require electricity to play, and helps you learn to create a good tone from the start.

  • Our lessons studios are fully equipped with multiple guitar amps, cables, music stands, and anything needed to support guitar playing. All you need to bring is your guitar, picks, tuner, and notebook.

  • As you can guess, learning an instrument is a lifelong endeavor; everyone learns at different paces and works towards different goals. The main goal is to enjoy the process of learning and making music, regardless of experience level. We aim to help students fall in love with the process of learning their chosen instrument, fostering a lifelong relationship with music.

    With guitar, the most challenging hurdle is navigating the fretboard. We look forward to helping you unlock the mysteries of guitar and get you making music!

  • Learning an instrument has as many meanings as it does people that play them.

    We encourage everyone to meet themselves on the musical map where they are at.

    Some students are very casual and enjoy playing just apocuple times a week, some students are weekend warriors, ssome students play every day for 20-60 minutes casually while others obsess every hour of the day about music and learning. Every one of these students plays the “correct” amount because they are find ways to fit music into their life in a natural way.

    Some of our students play only a few times a week, while others play multiple hours a day. The main goal is to play as time allows and enjoy the act of making music and pursuing improvement.

  • Yes and no. You could play your whole life note reading one note of music, but your musical life might be uch more difficult not being able to read and navigate through music on your own.

    Reading music is actually easier than most people expect, and only helps you to learn. We incorporate both reading and playing by ear in lessons, as we believe they are of equal importance.

  • We enroll by the month for 30 or 60-minute weekly lessons on a recurring day/time.

    To ensure each student gets their full lesson, we schedule students with a 5-minute break, allowing them time to work until the very end of the lesson and then pack up, allowing teachers to greet the next student before the lesson starts.

  • Yes. Your teacher will keep both physical and digital lesson notes each week. All of your notes are available online in the student portal.

  • Please complete our new student enrollment form, and we will contact you for an enrollment consultation and to schedule your lessons.

    NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM

AREAS OF STUDY

  • all styles, ages, and levels of experience

    • standard acoustic guitar

    • classical guitar

    • electric guitar

  • Instruction includes exposure to a comprehensive range of genres:

    • Classical, jazz, and contemporary art music

    • Pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM

    • Country, blues, folk, R&B/soul

    • Sub-genres and cross-cultural rhythmic traditions

  • Fretting-Hand Technique

    • How your non-picking hand interacts with the fretboard.

    • Finger placement – close to the fret, correct pressure

    • Hand position – thumb placement, wrist angle

    • Finger independence – ability to move fingers separately

    • Shifting & position changes – moving smoothly up/down the neck

    • Barre technique – consistent pressure across strings

    • Stretching – wide intervals without tension

    Picking / Strumming Technique

    How you strike the strings.

    Picking Hand

    • Alternate picking (down/up strokes)

    • Economy picking

    • Fingerstyle technique

    • Hybrid picking

    • Palm muting

    • Pick grip and angle

    Strumming

    • Rhythmic accuracy

    • Dynamic control (soft vs aggressive)

    • String targeting (avoiding unwanted strings)

    Timing & Rhythm Control

    Often, the most overlooked technical skill.

    • Playing in time with a metronome

    • Subdivision awareness (quarters, eighths, triplets, sixteenths)

    • Groove consistency

    • Syncopation accuracy

    Left–Right Hand Synchronization

    Both hands working together cleanly.

    • Clean note starts and stops

    • Avoiding ghost notes and string noise

    • Fast passages without tension

    • Scale and arpeggio accuracy

    Articulation Techniques

    How notes are connected or shaped.

    • Hammer-ons & pull-offs

    • Slides

    • Bends (pitch accuracy is critical)

    • Vibrato (speed and width control)

    • Legato vs staccato playing

    Muting & Noise Control

    Crucial for clean playing, especially with amplification.

    • Left-hand muting unused strings

    • Right-hand palm and thumb muting

    • Controlling string resonance

    • Clean transitions between chords or notes

    Chord Technique

    Physical execution of chords.

    • Open chords

    • Barre chords

    • Power chords

    • Partial chords and triads

    • Smooth chord changes

    • Clean voicing without buzz

    Tone & Touch Control

    How technique affects sound.

    • Pick attack

    • Finger pressure

    • Consistency across strings

    • Dynamic control

    • Tone changes without touching amp settings

    Endurance & Injury Prevention

    Often ignored but essential long-term.

    • Relaxed posture

    • Tension management

    • Efficient motion

    • Building stamina gradually

    • Avoiding repetitive strain injuries

    Instrument-Specific Technique

    Depends on style and goals.

    • Electric guitar: muting, bending, sustain control

    • Acoustic guitar: attack balance, projection

    • Classical guitar: nail technique, rest/free strokes

    • Timekeeping, feel, sound production

    • Brush techniques in multiple styles

    • Ensemble interaction and musical decision-making

    • practice psychology

    • focus management

    • performance mindset

    • growth-oriented learning strategies

    • how to approach different styles of music

    • rhythmic theory

    • scales and chords

    • improvising

    • phrase structure and song form

  • Good practice isn’t about playing longer; it’s about practicing smarter and more consistently. Short, focused sessions lead to faster progress and less frustration.

    Good practice builds:

    • Confidence

    • Discipline

    • Musical growth

    • Lifelong learning habits

    With guidance and consistency, students see progress quickly—and enjoy the process.

    Some topics covered:

    • Efficient, measurable practice routines

    • Sensory-based learning: hearing and seeing improvement using audio production equipment.

    • Alternatives to metronome-based practice

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