Guitar Lessons
Electric, Acoustic, Classical, Mandolin, Ukelele.
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Learn to Play Guitar
Guitar lessons start with the basics: learning each and every student’s goals and aspirations. Who do you listen to? What are your favorite bands? What gets you amped about guitar? What made you want to play? Where do you want your musical journey to take you? Once we understand the student’s goals and passion points, our expert guitar teachers create a customized curriculum that has them looking forward to every lesson.
More Than Guitar Lessons. A Journey in Confidence.
The SoundLife approach is to build on a student’s excitement. From the very first lesson, guitar students will be playing their instrument, quickly learning to read tablature and understand chord diagrams. Our primary goal is to sky-rocket engagement by showing students how to use what they learn in their lessons to navigate and interpret the wealth of musical information all around them every day. From social media to websites, apps, and YouTube, learning opportunities are everywhere. We empower and guide students as they problem solve, and we help accelerate their progress by giving them real-world applications for what they learn.
We’re a performance-driven school. We use songs, techniques, and projects to set personal goals with each student. This may lead to reading notation, understanding complex music theory, learning to improvise over jazz standards, finger tapping, or sweep picking. We meet students where they are and help them get where they want to be. We connect with what they love in order to teach them how to find and confidently express their creative voice.
Whether you're a beginner or an accomplished player, we have a teacher for you!
We’ve worked with every level of student. Maybe you’ve been playing guitar for years and want to kick it up a notch, or maybe this is the first time you’ve ever held one. Either way, we’ve got you! Our teachers have played stages around the world, and have experience, excitement, and skills to share.
Meet Our Featured Teachers
Chris
Guitar / Bass / Drum / Piano Teacher, Band Coach
Chris is an accomplished session and recording guitarist, instructor, and co-founder of SoundLife Music Academy with over ten years experience touring the world behind major pop artists such as Air Supply, Leona Lewis, and JoJo. Chris has been featured as a guitarist on Nickelodeon, AXS-TV, and in commercials for Monster Power. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Chris is extremely passionate about the transformative power of music and performance. He brings an overwhelming positivity and energy to each lesson or coaching session, and his knack for instilling self-confidence quickly has made him an in-demand teacher for the past ten years.
Mark
Guitar / Voice / Bass / Drum / Songwriting / Recording Teacher, Band Coach
Mark is an accomplished guitarist, recording artist, and film composer. He’s written, produced, and recorded numerous albums and singles of his own as well as for multiple other artists, and has scored music for several award-winning commercials and films. In 2015, he was the touring guitarist for teen pop sensation Taylor Grey. His easy demeanor and love for teaching makes him a great instructor for beginners, singer-songwriters, budding producers, and even advanced rockers.
Cuni
Guitar / Bass Teacher, Band Coach
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Cuni is an inspiring musician inside and out. He’s a dedicated technician on both the guitar and bass and the perfect instructor for advanced students looking to take their playing to the next level. Cuni has worked with artists such as Latina superstar Amanda Miguel and her powerhouse daughter Ana Victoria, singer-songwriter Rivvrs, and funk legend Andre Cymone.
Hunter
Guitar / Bass Teacher
Hunter has over seventeen years experience playing and performing on both guitar and bass, and is the founder of Van Houten Guitars. Growing up in Birmingham, AL, he was heavily influenced by the blues and classic rock. He then made his way to Nashville, TN, where he studied audio engineering and music production. With his experience as both a performer and a producer, Hunter is a knowledgeable teacher for students who are interested in both worlds.
Blake
Electric and Upright Bass / Guitar Teacher, Band Coach
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Blake is a well-established upright and electric session bassist. He works with some of the top artists in the city, including Ray Brown, TJ Wilkins, Wild Awake, and many more. Blake is a thoroughly dedicated teacher with a passion for educating and inspiring budding musicians. He especially enjoys diving in and helping advanced students bring their game to the next level.
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How Does it Work? (FAQ)
What’s the best age to start guitar lessons?
It’s never too late to start, but it may be too soon. Children under 6 typically do not have the attention span or finger strength just yet. The guitar is a physically demanding instrument, so we suggest waiting until age 8. With that said, every student is different and we’re more than happy to assess young children between the ages of 6 and 8. It is recommended that students under 8 begin with a ¾ size nylon string guitar.
Do I need my own guitar to start?
If a student doesn’t have their own guitar, they won’t need to purchase one immediately. We offer new students a loaner guitar for in-person trial lessons. If you decide to sign up for lessons with us, we’ll work with you to recommend the perfect first guitar.
Are guitar lessons in-person or online?
Whichever option you prefer! All SoundLife music lessons are offered in-person or online, or a combination of the two.
Locals:
While our music lessons are private, the ultimate goal of our performance-based program is for each and every (Los Angeles local) student to take part in as much of our Five-Stage Program as they are comfortable with in order to benefit from all that our musical community has to offer. We invite and urge all students to take part in our regular Student Jams where they can meet, socialize, and play with other students in a band setting. We also encourage all students to take part in our Student Showcases, where they can build real confidence by performing alongside their peers.
Out of Town:
No matter where you’re located, you can take lessons with a professional musician with years of industry experience – SoundLife offers online/remote lessons nationwide, regardless of location! All you need is an internet connection, and an instrument to get started. If you’d like more information on our remote programs and the many tools and resources we have available online, you can request more info here.
What is the cost of guitar lessons with SoundLife?
The cost of guitar lessons is between $250-$415 for a package of four lessons, depending on lesson length. Lessons range from 30-60 minutes, although we typically reserve 30-minute lessons for little rockers under age 10. Lesson packages are like a digital punch card. Each lesson is tied to attendance. If you choose to quit at any time, unused lessons will be refunded. If your kid is having a blast and wants to keep learning and improving, your package will renew after every four lessons.