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Guitar Lessons

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your playing to the next level, guitar instructor Michael specializes in crafting lessons around you. Every session is tailored to your unique goals, interests, and musical style—whether that’s classic rock, indie, jazz, blues, pop, or something entirely your own.

Michael’s personalized approach ensures each student learns in a way that feels engaging, inspiring, and effective. You’ll build skills like:

  • Playing chords and melodies

  • Reading tab and standard notation

  • Understanding music theory

  • Improvisation and stylistic development

  • Technique and tone

  • Guitar care and maintenance

  • Confidence in performance

Lessons for younger students may also include musical games and activities designed to keep learning fun and focused.

  • 30-minute lessons with Michael - $150 monthly tuition

    At this tuition price the student is guaranteed that Michael will be present to teach 35 lessons within the school year (September-June). Tuition is not merely an hourly fee for services rendered. Each student is paying not only for high-quality music instruction at the instrument, but also for a guaranteed place in the studio and preparatory planning for each lesson.

    Tuition covers the following: time spent with students in private and group lessons, lesson preparation time, teacher training and experience, recital costs and preparations, professional organization memberships, studio expenses, studio incentive programs, property taxes, self-employment taxes, insurance, business licenses, retirement, continuing education, and certification costs.

  • $125 annual registration fee covers all performance and recital costs, monthly credit card transaction fees, technology fees, administrative fees, sheet music, music books, theory books, and incentive programs. Registration fees will be pro-rated by 10% per month missed if a student starts mid-year. Registration fees are non-refundable.

  • What You’ll Need: Your own guitar, picks, and a tuner. Amps are provided.

    A well-maintained, quality instrument is essential for effective learning and ensures that your investment in tuition yields the best results.

  • Many students opt to take voice lessons along with their other instrument of study.

    Students studying both piano and voice with Andrea can opt to combine the lessons to have one full hour of instruction.

    For students studying guitar or ukulele with Michael and voice with Andrea, we will do our best to hold back-to-back lessons, though we cannot guarantee this convenience. description

  • "I would hands down recommend Michael to anyone looking to take guitar lessons. My son has been a part of AJ's Music Factory for 6yrs now and the amount my son has grown in both his skillset and confidence is remarkable. Michael gets to know your child and builds a professional and personal relationship with them. Michael gets to know your child outside of just guitar creating a welcoming and inviting environment to be a part of. If your child has any interest in guitar, Michael should be your first call."

    Kristine G.

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