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Edward Thompson-Matthews - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ons but also foster a deep love for music that will last a lifetime. Join me, and let's strum our way to musical excellence! As a dedicated guitar

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Monika Dong - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ratio, I provide individualized attention, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere for aspiring musicians. Together, we embark on a m

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4.4

(21)

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Mfoniso Akpan - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ar skills. I cater to students at all levels, from kids to adults, offering personalized lessons in classical and modern guitar. My expertise in mu

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Demetrius Ashford - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...using on technique, music theory, repertoire, and performance. Starting with the basics like posture and chords, we delve into music theory essenti

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4.3

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$18

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Julian Martinez - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ions, Ear Training, and more, I craft personalized lessons for all levels and ages. My teaching style blends theory with practical skills, ensuring

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Thomas Acosta - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...g techniques, I tailor each session for a unique, expert learning experience. Let's strum our way to guitar mastery together! In my personalized gu

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Sam Ashkenazy - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...nd analogies to help students fully understand and apply what they’re learning. I also draw from my background in live performance, studio producti

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4.8

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Adam Gould - Guitar teacher in San Jose

I'm Adam Gould, a seasoned guitar tutor with over 15 years of experience. Armed with a Bachelors's degree in Studio Composition, I specialize in teach

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4.7

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ROD Ferreira - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...uitar, I offer personalized lessons tailored to your learning style. Let's jam together and unlock your full musical potential! My personalized tut

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Merrine Mercy - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...lign with diverse curricula like A-Levels (UK), Common Core State Standards (USA), and International Baccalaureate (IB), ensuring that students rec

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Classical, bass, and electric guitar classes available in San Jose and beyond

Guitar Beginners

Guitar Beginners

No pressure learning – just progress and fun.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Calm and expressive sessions for acoustic lovers.

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Play loud, fast, and clean with confidence.

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Quiet, unplugged, and full of feeling.

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

Ideal for aspiring band members and solo players.

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Guitar students in Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Willow Glen in San Jose

Tomás taught Emmet 10 days ago

Tomi and Emmet worked on guitar techniques for the songs "Millionaire" and "Worst Way." Emmet practiced strumming patterns, hammer-ons, and chord transitions, while Tomi provided real-time feedback and modifications to the song arrangements. Tomi will send Emmet a loop recording to help him practice the rhythm for "Millionaire," and they scheduled the next lesson via the Wingy app.

Hammer-ons

Strumming Patterns & Accents

Chord Transitions

Capo Usage

Song Structure Analysis

Dynamics & Volume Control

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Snehasis taught Leon 11 days ago

Snehasis Bose and Team On a Roll worked on guitar techniques, including creating melodic lines, incorporating major scale runs and seventh arpeggios into improvisation. Team On a Roll practiced runs and identified areas for improvement, such as pull-offs and dynamics. They discussed practicing pentatonic runs and arpeggios in the key of E, and Snehasis suggested major scale runs as homework.

Major Scale Runs

Roman Boy and the Calf Analogy

Third String Melody

Seventh Arpeggios

Melody Creation

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Snehasis taught Sriram 12 days ago

On July 20, 2025, Snehasis Bose tutored Sriram Padmanabhan on guitar, focusing on chord melody techniques, fingering, and chord changes (Dmin7, G7, Cmaj7, A7) and a C major arpeggio exercise. They also discussed Sriram's challenges stemming from his Indian classical music background, his upcoming trip to Canada, and planned to resume practice in a few weeks.

Chord Melody Difficulty

Embellishment

Chord Shape Memory

String Skipping Arpeggios

Winter Blues

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Giacomo taught Harsha 13 days ago

Giacomo taught Harsha about guitar chord construction, focusing on C major, C dominant 7, C minor, and C half-diminished chords. Harsha practiced identifying notes within each chord and transitioning between different chord types. Giacomo assigned exercises to visualize the chords, memorize fretboard notes, and practice note identification.

Ordering Notes in Thirds

Chord Progressions

C Major Scale

Chord Structures

Note Visualization

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David taught Ibarra 15 days ago

David taught Alexandria guitar, focusing on the pentatonic scale and chord changes for a song. Alexandria practiced finger placement, scale patterns, and chord transitions, specifically working on the verse and chorus of the song. David assigned practice of the verse and chorus, encouraging Alexandria to focus on listening for chord changes.

Guitar Scales

Finger Exercises

Chord Changes

Musicality vs. Counting

Verses and Choruses

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Yasmin taught Arianna 18 days ago

Yasmin tutored Arianna on guitar, covering music theory concepts such as the C major scale, arpeggios, chord construction, and guitar positions (open and second). They applied these concepts to the song "Male Fantasy" and discussed key signatures and fretboard theory. Arianna was assigned the task of figuring out the key signatures for C, G, A, D, and F major scales and their arpeggios.

Major Scales

Arpeggios

Chord Construction

Fretboard Patterns

Sharps and Flats

Scale Fingerings

Open vs. Fretted Notes

Positions

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Guitar lessons in San Jose for beginners and all-level learners

Arkapravo Ghosh - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ombines empathy, theory integration, and progressive instruction to create engaging and expressive musicality. I specialize in acoustic, electric,

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Mario De Vita - Guitar teacher in San Jose

I am Mario De Vita, a Bachelor s-educated music tutor with 4 years of teaching experience offering personalized lessons. I specialize in different sub

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4.8

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divanshu chandra - Guitar teacher in San Jose

I'm Divanshu Chandra, a guitar tutor with over a year of experience. I hold a Bachelor's degree and specialize in chord progressions, fingerstyle, mus

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Desmond Kingsley - Guitar teacher in San Jose

... degree in Music. My expertise lies in chord progressions, ear training, fingerstyle, and more. I offer personalized guitar lessons tailored to all

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4.3

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Christopher Hartwell - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...profound connection with music, enabling them to express themselves confidently through their instrument. With a strong emphasis on theory integrat

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Ian Wentworth - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ch as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, catering to a diverse audience of 200+ students across schools, colleges, and professional levels. My personali

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Mohit Jha - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...eve in a personalized and engaging approach to teaching Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Bass Guitar to a diverse audience of 50+ students at all level

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Alexander Reyes - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ng students of all levels, from kids to adults, with a focus on personalized, engaging, and creative instruction. I incorporate sight reading, theo

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4.7

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Alex Martinez Aviles - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...cal, and general guitar lessons. My teaching style focuses on making learning enjoyable and engaging through personalized approaches. I believe in

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4.4

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Neha Rajgadia - Guitar teacher in San Jose

...ansformative musical journey filled with expert guidance and personalized learning. Let's strum and pick our way to guitar mastery together! In my

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Leonidas Parsons rated William

Almaden Valley, San Jose

3 months ago

While living in Almaden Valley, I enrolled my son in William beginner guitar lessons. his mix of catchy tunes and music theory made his learning experience both fun and impactful.

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Sage Everett rated Nicholas

Rose Garden, San Jose

3 months ago

While living in Rose Garden, my son benefited greatly from Nicholas guitar guidance. His focus on techniques truly accelerated my son's musical growth.

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Branden Sharp rated Dillon

West San Jose, San Jose

4 months ago

It is when I moved to West San Jose is where I found Dillon electric guitar coaching and his way of teaching and explaining the correct technique of playing rhythm and solo worked wonders for me!

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Messiah Carney rated Mage

Alum Rock, San Jose

6 months ago

Lockwood bass lessons totally changed the game for my Alum Rock teen! From complete beginner to writing her own basslines and jamming in the school band ,we couldn't be happier with her progress. she's got this awesome way of making music click for kids.

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Kaiden Garza rated Thomas

Downtown San Jose, San Jose

7 months ago

I discovered Thomas ’s electric guitar performance workshops in Downtown San Jose. His guidance helped my reserved son build the confidence to perform at college concerts.

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Stephany Cohen rated Emmanuel

Alum Rock, San Jose

8 months ago

Thanks to Emmanuel Jazz guitar lessons My son's control and his understanding of the details of Guitar learning became drastically better and he is now confident to perform infront of people.

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Kaley Leblanc rated Matthew

Willow Glen, San Jose

10 months ago

I discovered Matthew online classical guitar lessons, which turned out to be a game changer for me. Starting at 30, I found a new passion and now regularly jam with friends online. Matthew lessons made everything feel easy and enjoyable.

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Hugo Silva rated Merrine

Japantown, San Jose

11 months ago

While in Japantown, I enrolled in Mercy rock guitar classes. Her guidance on lead lines and improvisation allowed me to join a cover band just 6 months into playing!

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Campus Practice, City Sound: Guitar Learning in San Jose

Starting Slow, Building Rhythm

Starting Slow, Building Rhythm

Hector’s guitar lessons with Aimee started with the basics: minor pentatonic scales, chord shapes, and learning how to feel the rhythm before playing it. At first, it was just position one of the scale, and it felt repetitive. But over time, things began to click. Aimee encouraged him to explore techniques like sliding, vibrato, and hammer-ons to bring texture into his playing, especially as he worked on the song “Sultana.” The goal was not to rush but to build comfort and muscle memory.

Between classes at San Jose City College, Hector would find pockets of time to practice. Sometimes it was in the student lounge, other times on the small patio behind the science building. His fingers slowly got more confident as he moved through scale positions one to five, applying them bit by bit to melodies he liked. It became part of his day: lectures, practice, and then reviewing tabs Aimee shared for homework.
 


Music in the Middle of Things

Music in the Middle of Things

The lessons moved from theory into more expressive territory. They tackled sheet music, reading bar by bar through a piece called “Study,” then turned to the intro of “Moonflower,” focusing on finesse through slides, hammer-ons, and keeping tempo. Aimee stressed not just playing the notes but feeling the timing and phrasing.

Back home in East San Jose, Hector’s evenings were usually quiet. After dinner or a quick grocery run to Mi Pueblo, he would spend 30 minutes running through scales or learning a new section of a song. The sound of passing light rail cars outside the window often blended into his practice. Guitar became a small, grounding part of his routine. It was less about performance and more about checking in with himself.
 


Growth That Fits the Pace

Growth That Fits the Pace

As weeks passed, Hector’s playing began to stretch. He learned how to shift from minor to major pentatonic scales, build seventh chords, and apply them to real songs like Lionel Richie’s “Easy.” Aimee helped him work through chord transitions, strumming patterns, and the unique feel of each voicing. They focused on bar chords and rhythm while keeping the soul of the music intact.
On weekends, when the weather was nice, Hector would take his guitar to Kelley Park or sit under the trees near the MLK Library downtown. The city wasn’t just a backdrop. It was part of how and where he learned. The lessons, the practice, and the pace all felt grounded in real life.
 

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