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Guitar lessons near me in Phoenix, AZ
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Blues, jazz, and funk guitar lessons in Phoenix and more
Phoenix learners working on guitar fundamentals and styles
Phoenix students from Arcadia, Ahwatukee, North Mountain learning guitar
Andy taught 30 days ago
Andy Raven taught a guitar lesson where a student from Phoenix College learned the E major chord, focusing on finger placement and strumming techniques. The learner practiced the E major chord and was then introduced to the A major chord. They also utilized a metronome to enhance their timing and rhythm.
E Major Chord
Root Note
Strumming Technique
Metronome
Jimena taught about 1 month ago
Jimena worked with a student from Deer Valley on guitar, reviewing finger exercises, chord transitions (G, E minor, E major, A minor), and the names of the guitar strings. The learner practiced finger placement and strumming techniques. For homework, they are to practice the A minor, E major, and G chords, along with the finger exercises.
G Chord
Major vs. Minor Chords
E Major Chord
A Minor Chord
Guitar String Names
Raine taught about 1 month ago
Raine taught a student from Encanto Community College how to play "Ode to Joy" and the "Bluey" theme song on the guitar. The lesson focused on reading tabs, finger placement, and alternate picking. They also discussed musical rests and fractions of time. Raine provided feedback on the learner's pick-holding technique and suggested practicing alternate picking exercises to improve speed and control.
Fret-Finger Correlation
Musical Rests
Alternate Picking
Pick Holding Posture
Cade taught about 1 month ago
During a recent guitar lesson, Cade guided Javen through the A minor pentatonic scale, covering its structure and different positions across the fretboard. Javen dedicated time to practicing the scale, receiving valuable advice on enhancing picking hand accuracy and refining barre chord technique. For homework, Cade assigned further practice with the scales and extended an offer to assist in transposing a J-Rock song Javen is currently learning to simplify its playability. A songwriting lesson has also been set for Saturday.
Musical Scale
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Scale Positions & Transposition
Bar Chords
Marco taught about 1 month ago
Marco led a guitar lesson where a student from Phoenix College analyzed Jimi Hendrix's "One Rainy Wish," focusing on its chord progressions, guitar techniques, and key modulations. They also discussed music theory concepts like rhythm, scales, and chord construction. The student practiced identifying chord changes and soloing over the song's progression, and Marco recommended experimenting with hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bending techniques to improve guitar skills.
Rhythm in Guitar Playing
Applying Music Theory
Guitar Tunings & Tone
Modal Interchange & Modulation
Jimi Hendrix's Playing Style
Raine taught about 1 month ago
Raine worked with a student from Central City College on guitar, focusing on diagnosing and correcting muted strings in the D major chord and introducing the D7 chord. The learner practiced a down-down-up, up-down-up strumming pattern with various chords, and Raine emphasized the importance of finger placement and minimizing hand movements. The student was assigned to practice the D7 chord and focus on smoother strumming motions.
Muted Strings
Chord Charts vs. Sheet Music
Trial and Error in Guitar
Rhythm and Tempo
D7 Chord
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Melody’s Guitar Journey: From First Riffs to Finding Her Style
Starting with the Basics and Building Confidence
When Melody first picked up the guitar, she was hoping to finally play the songs she’d only ever hummed. With Salon as her tutor, she began her guitar lessons by learning fundamental techniques like finger placement, string skipping, and palm muting. At first, just getting through a scale cleanly felt like a win. They eased into songs like “Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers and worked on timing with simple chord progressions.
Salon kept things fun and practical, using examples Melody could relate to. She learned how a single note on the seventh fret could become the foundation for a solo. More importantly, she began to trust her hands and her ears.
Bringing Original Music Into the Lessons
Melody wasn’t just learning; she was creating. She brought in a rough version of her own song, “Switch Foot,” and they used it to explore power chords, transitions, and phrasing. Lessons turned into collaborative sessions. Chords like Em9 and Dm7 weren’t just theory they were part of her own melody.
They worked on ways to build tension, move from chorus to bridge, and improvise using the B minor pentatonic scale. The lessons gave her tools to finish a song and confidence to make it hers. With every riff, her voice as a musician got a little clearer.
Connecting Music to the Energy of Phoenix
Living in Phoenix shaped Melody’s approach to learning. She’d leave her lessons and head downtown where live music spilled from patios and festivals lined the calendar. Her tutor often referenced what she might hear around Roosevelt Row or at Crescent Ballroom when explaining tone and rhythm choices.
Even guitar maintenance became part of the journey. After her E string snapped during a lesson, they paused to talk about setups, common Ibanez issues, and how to get quick repairs at a local shop in Tempe. These small moments made the process feel grounded in real life, not just practice drills.
Leveling Up With Every Lesson
As the weeks passed, Melody began tackling more complex material, riffs from Bloc Party, alternate picking exercises, and even a John Mayer solo. With Salon’s guidance, she worked on slides, hammer-ons, and smooth transitions across frets. Some parts were frustrating, especially when technical problems with the guitar slowed her down. But she kept at it, knowing each challenge was part of becoming a better player.
Now she finds herself picking up the guitar more often, experimenting with tone, writing lyrics in the margins of notebooks, and even considering signing up for an open mic night in downtown Mesa.
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