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Alex Karau - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...gether! With a focus on Guitar and Bass Guitar, I offer personalized teaching for students of all levels, including kids, beginners, and advanced p

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Danikha Zelina - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ssions, Ear Training, Fingerstyle, and more. Elevate your Guitar skills with fun and interactive lessons. Let's strum our way to musical excellence

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Kristopher Gottlieb - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ve catered to a diverse audience of over fifty students, ranging from children to adults at various skill levels and music interests. I've taught s

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Manitavya Kakkar - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...dvanced levels. I offer personalized lessons focusing on music theory, scales, and a wide repertoire of songs. Whether you're a kid or an adult, my

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Paula Robinson - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...chelors degree in Music. Specializing in chord progressions, ear training, and fingerstyle techniques, I offer personalized lessons in guitar, elec

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Christian Cowsill - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...y step of the way. From strumming patterns to scales and modes, we will delve into a wide range of subjects such as guitar, electric guitar, and ba

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Connor Terrell - Guitar lessons San Francisco

... Guitar, and Bass Guitar tutor is dynamic and engaging, focusing on theory integration, technique development, expressive musicality, sight-reading

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David Sánchez - Guitar lessons San Francisco

... and practice sessions based on musical preferences to keep students motivated. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, let's embark on thi

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McKinley Hudson - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...music since I earned my Bachelor's in Music Composition in 2014. Though writing music is often regarded as a subjective field, music theory consist

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Luke Vichnis - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...epertoire of tech tools like amp simulators, DAWs, and chord diagram apps, I create an engaging online learning environment. My curriculum spans va

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Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

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Classical Guitar

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Play loud, fast, and clean with confidence.

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Guitar Beginners

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McKinley taught Kamelah 26 days ago

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McKinley Hudson tailored the guitar lesson to Kamelah Almazyed's needs, considering her arthritis and lupus, by modifying exercises and focusing on power chords higher up the fretboard to reduce strain. They practiced a chord progression from a Japanese song, using fretboard inlays as guides. McKinley will send Kamelah a transcribed notation of the song adapted for easier play.

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Hector taught Courtney about 1 month ago

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Hector and Courtney covered major and chromatic scales, fingering patterns, and the C minor pentatonic scale. Courtney practiced applying these concepts to the fretboard and to basslines. Hector assigned practice exercises and will send videos demonstrating techniques, and they scheduled the next lesson for Thursday.

Chromatic Scale

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Intonation

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Yiting taught Amy about 1 month ago

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Yiting led Mackenzie in a guitar lesson focused on learning "Yellow" by Coldplay, covering chords, strumming patterns, and muting techniques. Mackenzie practiced chord transitions and finger exercises. They scheduled future lessons every other week at 8:30 a.m. and discussed app-related technical issues.

Strumming Patterns

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Dynamics in Strumming

Singing and Playing

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Ben taught Estella about 2 months ago

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Ben Muirhead and E Floyd practiced playing bass with a pick, focusing on scales, rhythmic exercises, and techniques for different sounds. E Floyd worked on minor pentatonic and natural minor scales, and Ben offered to provide tabs and notes for reference. They plan to learn "Instant Crush" by Julian Casablancas and Daft Punk in the next session.

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Symrun taught Melody about 2 months ago

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Salon No Mind gave Melody Duxfield a guitar lesson that covered techniques, chords (B7, D#dim7), and riffs from songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mayer. They analyzed specific song sections, including a challenging solo, using tabs and demonstrations, and discussed Mayer's musical influences.

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Christopher taught Jenny about 2 months ago

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Christopher taught Goofy Goofball how to restring a classical guitar, focusing on winding techniques, tension, and crossover points. He also provided advice on tuning and string maintenance.

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Guitar lessons in San Francisco for kids, adults and more

Mfoniso Akpan - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...perience. Specializing in chord progressions, ear training, and more, I am here to elevate your guitar skills. I cater to students at all levels, f

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Sam Ashkenazy - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...background in live performance, studio production, and songwriting to make lessons creative, dynamic, and well-rounded. Whether you're a total begi

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Rosmery Salazar - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...'s degree in Music. Specializing in Guitar and Bass Guitar, I offer expert lessons tailored to students of all levels, from school and college-goer

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Giacomo Favitta - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...h various curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, ensuring students meet educational standards while enjoying personalized instruction. Let

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Robert Langford - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...cal journey where we unlock the secrets of guitar playing together. Let's strum, pick, and jam our way to success, making each lesson a step closer

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Beebee Bassey - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ing your musical ear, ensuring you can jam along to any tune with ease. From basic strumming techniques to intricate fingerstyle patterns, I’ll hel

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Jonathan Fisher - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ollege to adult and professional musicians. My expertise lies in crafting engaging lessons on Chord Progressions, Chords and Rhythms, Ear training,

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Felipe Saul Cruz - Guitar lessons San Francisco

With several years of experience as a guitar tutor, I’ve developed a deeply personal and student-centered approach to teaching. My goal is not just to

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Nigel Allerton - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ntegrating music theory, performance coaching, and interactive lessons using tech tools like amp simulators, chord diagram apps, and backing track

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Raine Stern - Guitar lessons San Francisco

...ing methods that nurture individual growth and skill development. From mastering chords to improvising, my methodology emphasizes building a solid

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Marley Wolfe rated Aleksandra

Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco

2 months ago

In between the chaos of work, the only thing that gives me peace is the guitar lessons with Kirovska at Haight-Ashbury. Her approach to classical music and always focusing on my sitting posture is really commendble.

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Oscar Webb rated Satchit

Mission District, San Francisco

3 months ago

I feel blessed that I signed up with Satchit for guitar lessons in the Mission District. I was learning pop music last week, and now I have already started writing my own songs.

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Alessandra Hampton rated Surendra

Tenderloin, San Francisco

6 months ago

At Tenderloin, I met with Surendra , and his knowledge of guitar theory made me feel so impressed and comfortable to learn more and more each day.

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Milo Cooley rated Danikha

Castro, San Francisco

8 months ago

If you are searching for a good guitar tutor at Castro the I recommend Zelina .

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Adelyn Chambers rated Laura

Marina District, San Francisco

8 months ago

My 9-year-old daughter takes guitar lessons from Forero at Marina District, and she is in love with all the sessions. My daughter waits for the weekend so she can have a lesson with Forero .

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Patrick Mullen rated George

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

10 months ago

Both of my daughters were keen to learn guitar, but one was into acoustic and the other was into electric, and I thought I would need 2 tutors, but then I met George from Pacific Heights and he took classes of both of my daughter.

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Mariela Schroeder rated Ana

SoMa, San Francisco

about 1 year ago

Jula deep understanding of the theory of the guitar helped me to complete my dream of playing pop songs. Her knowledge and skills have been a real blessing to me in my journey. She is a solid 10/10

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Alonso French rated Adam

Sunset District, San Francisco

about 1 year ago

It was very difficult to find a good tutor for my son in the Sunset district who could actually understand the taste of my son in music. This is the time when we met Adam and he taught my son pop music and some movie tracks on guitar.

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Beyond the Screen: Harsha's Analog Groove in San Francisco Tech

Mapping the Fretboard: Code Meets Chords

Mapping the Fretboard: Code Meets Chords

Harsha, deeply immersed in San Francisco's buzzing tech world, often spent her days navigating complex code and digital landscapes. Yet, after hours spent in a SoMa startup office, or commuting back to her flat in Noe Valley, she craved a different kind of challenge – something tactile, intuitive, a "new gig" that resonated beyond a screen. That's where the guitar came in, a path to finding a different kind of flow. She found Giacomo on Wiingy, her guitar teacher, to guide this new venture.

Starting guitar for Harsha was like learning a new operating system, but for her fingers. Giacomo began by demystifying the fretboard itself. She didn't just memorize shapes; she started to identify all natural notes from the first to fifth frets, understanding the logic of where every A, F, and C sat. This felt a bit like debugging, understanding why an F sharp belonged in a G major scale. Giacomo broke down major chord construction – the root, third, and fifth – helping her grasp the "architecture" of a C, D, or E major. She even started to read the "syntax" of tabs for "Stairway to Heaven," connecting those visual patterns to actual sound. It was about translating musical data into tangible notes, building foundational muscle memory for her fingers.
 


Debugging the Melody: Shaping Sound with Precision

Debugging the Melody: Shaping Sound with Precision

As Harsha progressed, the focus shifted from just hitting notes to refining their delivery. Giacomo guided her through the intricacies of playing a Billy Joel song, emphasizing that every finger placement mattered, just like precise lines of code. She tackled barre chord technique, learning to use arm weight rather than just hand grip for that clean, full sound – a true efficiency hack for her playing. Understanding thirds intervals became key, seeing how they build harmony and give chords like those in "Piano Man" their distinct character. Giacomo also helped her visualize chord patterns across the fretboard, treating them like movable components she could deploy anywhere


Music Takes Hold: Harsha's Sound in the City

Music Takes Hold: Harsha's Sound in the City

With her foundation solidifying, Harsha's guitar playing began to truly transform, moving beyond exercises to genuine expression. Giacomo introduced her to sophisticated concepts like chromatic runs, opening up new avenues for smooth, flowing transitions that felt surprisingly organic. She also delved into the rich character of ninth chords, appreciating how these shapes added complexity and depth to the familiar 12-bar blues progressions. Mastering the triplet feel became key, allowing her to infuse her playing with that distinctive, soulful blues swing – a satisfying counterpoint to the structured logic of her workday. Giacomo also shared the powerful "BB King box" for improvisation, giving her a simple yet effective tool for crafting heartfelt solos. Harsha now finds herself effortlessly locating 1-4-5 chords across the fretboard and practicing call-and-response in her improvisations, making her guitar feel like a true conversational partner. This deeper connection isn't just about honing musical skills; it’s about finding a fulfilling creative release that resonates with her San Francisco life, a city always buzzing with innovation, whether it's in a tech lab or a vibrant Hayes Valley music spot.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take classical guitar lessons in San Francisco?

Classical guitar coaching is available near Hayes Valley and Presidio Heights from instructors trained in concert technique.

Are there group guitar classes available in San Francisco?

Group lessons are offered at Haight-Ashbury Music Center and the Community Music Center for both beginners and intermediates.

Are there music schools in the Sunset District offering guitar instruction?

The Outer and Inner Sunset areas host music schools offering structured guitar programs.

Can adults start learning guitar in San Francisco?

Adult beginner lessons are common, with flexible evening and weekend sessions available in neighborhoods like Bernal Heights and SoMa.

Where can I learn electric guitar in San Francisco?

Electric guitar coaching is offered across the city, especially in North Beach, NoPa, and Lower Haight, with gear-focused instruction.

Can I get coaching for guitar auditions in San Francisco?

guitar coaches near the SF Conservatory help with music school, band, and theater audition prep.

Are there rock band programs that include guitar coaching?

Blue Bear School of Music and SF Rock Project offer band workshops for youth and adults that include guitar coaching.

Where can I take guitar lessons near Golden Gate Park?

Instructors around Inner Sunset and Richmond offer private lessons within walking distance of Golden Gate Park.

Do any San Francisco instructors specialize in blues guitar?

Blues-focused guitar coaches in areas like Fillmore and the Tenderloin offer lessons in slide, fingerstyle, and improvisation.

Are there guitar instructors who teach songwriting in San Francisco?

Coaches in Noe Valley and the Mission District offer guitar-based songwriting lessons for aspiring solo artists. Wiingy connects students with expert guitar instructors in Noe Valley and the Mission District who specialize in songwriting and performance coaching.

What do most guitar instructors charge in San Francisco for private sessions?

Private guitar lessons in San Francisco generally fall between $50 and $100 per hour. Pricing often reflects the instructor’s performance experience, certifications, and the lesson’s location.

Are there instructors in San Francisco who focus on specific guitar genres?

Many teachers in the city specialize in genres like classical, flamenco, blues, jazz, and fingerstyle acoustic. Wiingy helps students connect with expert tutors who can match their musical preferences with structured, 1-on-1 instruction.

What’s the ideal starting age for guitar lessons in San Francisco?

Children can begin guitar as early as age 6, depending on hand size and focus. Instructors often use age-tailored lesson plans with easy chords and familiar melodies to make learning engaging from the start.

Do student guitarists in San Francisco have chances to perform publicly?

San Francisco offers numerous community stages for student musicians, including neighborhood music festivals, school talent shows, and open mic nights at venues like The Lost Church or Bazaar Cafe.

How should someone with no musical background get started with a guitar teacher?

Beginners should look for a teacher who provides structured lessons that introduce fundamentals like tuning, strumming, and chord shapes in a progressive way. Wiingy makes this process easier by connecting students with vetted tutors experienced in guiding absolute beginners.

Are adult-focused guitar lessons offered in San Francisco?

Instructors frequently work with adults of all experience levels, from total newcomers to players returning after a long break. Lessons are often customized to fit learning goals, preferred music genres, and flexible scheduling needs.

What sets top-rated San Francisco guitar tutors apart from others?

Teachers with strong musical credentials, performance history, and a track record of student progress tend to stand out. Wiingy simplifies the search by connecting learners with high-quality, vetted tutors who offer personalized, 1-on-1 instruction backed by student success stories.

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