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Guitar classes available across Anaheim Hills, West Anaheim, The Colony
Christopher taught 7 days ago
Christopher Lara conducted a guitar lesson with Liam Clark, primarily focusing on refining Liam's technique for Pearl Jam's "Even Flow" and introducing him to power chords and fretboard navigation. Liam actively practiced the intro riff, sliding techniques, and chord transitions, while Christopher offered corrections and advice on efficient finger placement and muting. Following the lesson, Christopher provided Liam with extra resources, such as a fretboard layout and chord charts, and recommended practicing the pentatonic scale.
Pentatonic Scale
Sliding Technique
Power Chords
Fretboard Knowledge
Drop D Tuning
Snehasis taught 8 days ago
Snehasis Bose guided Team On a Roll through a guitar lesson, with the primary focus on composition and improvisation. During the lesson, Team On a Roll concentrated on crafting and refining a melodic run, prioritizing the feel and underlying idea over precise execution. Snehasis encouraged them to perfect the run, even offering a reward for its mastery, and outlined a plan to expand on the track in subsequent lessons.
Repeating Melodic Ideas
Left-Hand Relaxation
Compositional Experimentation
Calculator Speak
Aimee taught 9 days ago
Aimee guided asdf fdsa through a guitar lesson, focusing on the structure of major scales and identifying chords within the keys of F and G. The lesson also involved practicing various chord progressions using both open and barre chords. asdf fdsa encountered difficulties applying the scale concepts and experienced finger pain during the practice. They concluded by discussing the possibility of scheduling their next lesson later in the week or on Sunday.
Major Scale Structure
Finding Chords in a Key
Applying Major Scale on Guitar
Bar Chord Shapes
Christopher taught 13 days ago
Chris provided Don with a guitar lesson, concentrating on essential chord transitions (G, D, C, C7) and various strumming techniques. The lesson also introduced Don to tablature. Don diligently worked on chord fingerings and transitions, applying them to songs such as "Slip Slidin' Away" and Lady Gaga's "Joanne." For continued practice, Chris plans to send Don tablature and helpful memory tricks.
G to D Chord Transition
Strumming Technique
Reading Guitar Tabs
C7 Chord
G Chord Fingering
Kristopher taught 13 days ago
Kristopher gave a guitar lesson to a dedicated student from Anaheim University, focusing on specific techniques and song sections. They worked on chord shapes, strumming patterns, tuning, and advanced techniques like sweep-picking, using a specific song as a practice piece. The learner will practice the techniques and song sections learned, and they plan to continue the lesson next week, potentially focusing on the solo section.
Barre Chord Technique
Alternate Picking
Sweep Picking
Staccato
Guitar Tuning
Kristopher taught Teresa 14 days ago
Kristopher Gottlieb tutored Teresa Petty on bass guitar, focusing on octave exercises within the song "Sarah Smile." The lesson also involved applying E and A major scales to practice intervals. Teresa diligently worked on finger positioning and rhythm, receiving real-time corrections and technique adjustments from Kristopher. For further practice, Kristopher will send Teresa a visual aid illustrating fretboard diagrams and octave placements.
Octaves
Major Scale Intervals
Linear Scale Practice
Pinky Finger Dexterity
Tuning Techniques
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Student reviews about guitar lessons in Anaheim
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122 ratings of
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Maxim Murray rated Desmond
Anaheim hills, Anaheim
3 months ago
After years away from the guitar I found the perfect guide in Desmond from Anaheim Hills. We began with acoustic fingerstyle and I am now becoming comfortable with both chord changes and picking techniques. His lessons feel more like working together as a team than a typical class.
Deon Kent rated Madeline
GardenWalk Area, Anaheim
3 months ago
My son takes lessons with Ainsworth in the Garden Walk Area and the difference in her confidence is incredible. She has shown her various acoustic strumming techniques and even a bit of electric guitar soloing. Ainsworth positive encouraging teaching style really keeps her engaged and excited for each lesson.
Brooke Cowan rated Cassian
Anaheim, CA
6 months ago
When my 13 year old son first started with Cassian he had no prior experience with music at all. In just six months Cassian has carefully helped him build a solid foundation in acoustic guitar. What really stood out to me is how Cassian adapted every session to match my son pace making sure he stayed comfortable and motivated. As a parent it's been wonderful to watch my child genuinely excited for his lessons each week. Thanks to Cassian support he even got the confidence to perform ''Wonderwall'' at his school's talent show something I wouldn't have thought possible so soon.
Karlee Holder rated Seraphina
Southeast Anaheim, Anaheim
8 months ago
In a charming Southeast Anaheim residence Langley offers guitar instruction that fuses classical precision with the passionate flair of flamenco. For a high school musician like myself aiming for a conservatory audition her meticulous approach to physical positioning musical expression and variations in intensity has proven to be precisely the support I sought.
Byron Pugh rated Trevor
West Anaheim, Anaheim
10 months ago
Learning blues on my electric guitar with Trevor has been an amazing experience. We have progressed to playing Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes together which I never thought I had be able to do in West Anaheim. Trevor has a deep knowledge of things like scales shaping your sound and adding expression to each note it's been a game changer for my playing.
Ricardo Pittman rated Wesley
Anaheim Central, Anaheim
10 months ago
As an adult starting guitar in Anaheim Central I needed a teacher who could match my pace. Wesley patience and sense of humor make each session enjoyable and stressf ree. We have been working on acoustic pop songs and I am slowly but surely getting the hang of moving between chords without getting frustrated.
Tucker Davies rated Nigel
Platinum Park, Anaheim
about 1 year ago
I was a complete beginner when I discovered Nigel through a friend in Platinum Park. He started with very basics and in a very easy and understanding techniques that I started feeling playing piano very easy and it gave me a lot of confidence. Because of Nigel I started loving playing piano.
Sarai York rated Demetrius
South Anaheim, Anaheim
about 1 year ago
Living in South Anaheim we were so fortunate to find Demetrius for guitar lessons. he has skilled in teaching both electric and acoustic guitar and has a great way of mixing classic rock with solid music theory which has really clicked with my son. He is excited about his lessons again something we hadn't seen in a while.
Anaheim's Unfair Advantage: Learning Guitar at the Heart of the Music Industry

The Epicentre of the Guitar Universe
Every winter, the entire world of music turns its eyes to the Anaheim Convention Centre for the NAMM Show. The National Association of Music Merchants show is the most important event on the calendar for any guitar company, from giants like Fender and Gibson to boutique pedal makers. This is where the newest electric guitar models are unveiled, where groundbreaking amplifier technology is demonstrated, and where the next generation of guitar gear is introduced to the world. For a local guitar player, this is an incredible advantage. The very air in Anaheim hums with the energy of guitar innovation. You aren't just reading about a new guitar online; you're in the city where it was likely launched. This creates a culture that is deeply respectful and knowledgeable about the guitar. A young guitarist in Anaheim is surrounded by the business of the instrument, making the dream of a life in music feel tangible and real. Knowing that your favourite guitar brand’s biggest moment of the year happens in your hometown is a powerful motivator for any player to pick up their guitar and practice. It’s a constant, annual reminder that the instrument in your hands is part of a massive, dynamic industry. This is a special inspiration for any player dedicated to their six-string axe.
Your Path from Local Player to Inspired Performer
The journey from buying your first guitar to playing your first show is mapped out in Anaheim. It starts with getting the right gear. A new guitarist has access to major retailers like the local Guitar Centre, where a massive selection of instruments awaits. The expert staff can guide a new player through the crucial decision of choosing between an acoustic guitar for songwriting or an electric guitar and amplifier to start making some noise. That first six-string instrument is a rite of passage. Once you have your axe, the city provides endless inspiration for what to do with it. A guitarist can go to the House of Blues Anaheim, located at the GardenWalk, to see incredible musicians and talented guitarists on a club stage. For bigger dreams, the Honda Centre hosts the biggest touring acts in the world, where you can see your guitar gods perform in a massive arena.
- This unique Anaheim advantage means a new player has access to the industry's heart through the NAMM show, connecting them directly to the craft of guitar making.
- The legacy of bands like No Doubt provides a distinct and accessible local guitar sound to learn from, making a player part of Anaheim’s musical heritage.
- Your practical journey as a guitarist is fully supported, from buying your instrument at Guitar Centre to getting inspired by shows at the House of Blues and the Honda Centre.
- Ultimately, learning to play the guitar in Anaheim is a truly immersive experience, placing a new player at the intersection of music history, industry innovation, and live performance.
The Authentic Sound of Anaheim's Guitar Heroes
Beyond the industry buzz, Anaheim has its signature guitar sound, a sound that conquered the world's airwaves. The city is the proud home of No Doubt, a band whose music provided a quintessential Orange County soundtrack. The guitar work of Tom Dumont is a perfect lesson for any new guitarist. His style is a masterclass in versatility, blending the clean, energetic upstroke rhythms of a ska guitar player with the heavy, driving power chords of a pop-punk guitarist. For an aspiring player, learning a No Doubt song on the guitar is a practical lesson in melody, energy, and creativity. Tom Dumont’s approach to the instrument showed that a guitarist didn't need overly complex solos to write an iconic guitar riff. This accessible yet incredibly catchy guitar style is part of the city's DNA, influenced by the broader OC punk scene that valued energy and fun above all else. Any player looking to develop their skills can draw a straight line from the music that came out of Anaheim garages to global stardom. That history is a powerful teacher for anyone with a guitar.


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