Guitar Lessons in Los Angeles That Start With Songs and Chords

Private guitar lessons for kids, adults, and creative beginners. Learn through songs, rhythm, chord progressions, and music you actually want to play.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 17 Google reviews · Former Guitar Center instructor (2017-2024) · BA Music, UIUC · 22+ years teaching

Acoustic and electric Kids and adults $40 / 30 min $60 / hour

$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · online

Thaddeus Arndt with guitar in Los Angeles

Who this is for

Beginners, returning adults, kids, and songwriters who want guitar to feel useful quickly.

What students learn

Chords, rhythm, strumming, riffs, songs, ear training, basic theory, and how to build musical ideas on the instrument.

Why this is different

We start with playable music, then build technique and theory into the songs instead of separating everything into dry drills.

  • Start with music you can hear and use
  • Build technique around the goal
  • Leave each lesson with a clear next step
  • Use the intro lesson to choose the right path

Choose the path that matches your goal.

Kids Guitar

Lessons that keep attention by connecting guitar to real songs early.

Adult Guitar

A clear beginner path without embarrassment or YouTube confusion.

Songwriter Guitar

Progressions, rhythm, and song structure for writers.

Guitar styles students often ask about

Artist references give lessons a direction: songs, strumming, riffs, and progressions that actually feel connected to music you like.

Ed Sheeran

Loop-friendly chords, rhythm, and acoustic pop songwriting.

Olivia Rodrigo

Beginner-friendly guitar parts with emotional pop-rock energy.

Noah Kahan

Folk-pop strumming, open chords, and strong song structure.

John Mayer

Clean chord movement, tasteful lead ideas, and adult-beginner aspiration.

Common questions

Do you teach acoustic and electric?

Yes. Acoustic and electric guitar are both fine.

Can a kid start on guitar?

Yes, if the instrument size and lesson pace fit the student.

Can guitar lessons be online?

Yes. Online guitar lessons work well for beginners and songwriters.

Start With the $20 Intro Lesson

The intro happens online and is credited toward your first month. We will talk through your goals, choose the right lesson path, and make the next step clear.

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