West Hollywood

Guitar Lessons in West Hollywood

Private guitar lessons, any age, any level. First time holding a guitar or trying to get past where you're stuck, you'll learn from a multi-instrumentalist with 17 years on guitar.

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Why Learn Guitar in West Hollywood with Thaddeus?

Piano is my main instrument, 22+ years. Guitar has been right alongside it for 17. I have a music degree from the University of Illinois, and I teach guitar the way I think about all music. Theory, ear training and real musicianship, so you understand the song instead of just memorizing tabs.

The studio is in the Fairfax District, right next to West Hollywood, and easy to get to from Hollywood, Beverly Grove and Mid-City. Campfire songs, electric solos, fingerpicked acoustic arrangements, your own songs. Tell me what you want to play and the lessons go there.

What You'll Learn

  • Chords, strumming patterns and rhythm guitar
  • Fingerpicking and fingerstyle
  • Theory you can see on the fretboard
  • Scales, improvising and soloing
  • Ear training and learning songs by ear
  • Backing yourself up as a singer-songwriter, and arranging
  • Electric tone, effects and amp basics
  • Tabs, chord charts and standard notation
Thaddeus Arndt's music studio in West Hollywood - guitars, studio monitors, professional teaching environment
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Guitar Lessons Near You

The studio is in the Fairfax District. Students come from all over the Westside and central LA.

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FAQ

Common Questions

How much do guitar lessons cost?

Your first lesson is a $20 intro. We meet, you play, and we figure out where to go. After that it's $40 for 30 minutes or $60 for a full hour.

Do I need my own guitar?

Yes. You need a guitar at home to make progress. If you don't have one yet, I'll help you pick one for your budget and style, acoustic or electric.

What styles of guitar do you teach?

Acoustic, electric, fingerstyle, rock, blues, folk, pop, jazz basics and singer-songwriter accompaniment. Theory and ear training go into every lesson, so you know why things sound the way they do.

Do you teach online guitar lessons?

Yes. In person at the studio by West Hollywood, or online over Zoom or FaceTime. Online works fine for guitar. You just need a camera angle that shows me your hands.

What ages do you teach?

Kids, teens and adults. Complete beginners are always welcome. Plenty of my adult students pick up a guitar for the first time and do great. There's no wrong time to start.

Questions?

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Start with the $20 intro. We meet, play some music, and see if it fits. Regular lessons are $40 for 30 minutes or $60 for a full hour.

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