Private one-on-one guitar lessons for children, teens and adults. Students can learn acoustic, electric or classical guitar at a pace matched to their goals and musical interests.
Private Guitar Lessons for Beginners & Developing Players
Beginners start with comfortable posture, picking or strumming, basic chords, tablature, rhythm patterns and simple songs. As technique develops, lessons can expand into scales, fingerpicking, improvisation, music reading and theory.
What Guitar Students Learn
- Basic chords and chord changes
- Strumming patterns
- Tablature and music reading
- Rhythm and timing
- Scales and fretboard knowledge
- Fingerpicking
- Riffs and lead playing
- Improvisation
- Music theory
- Rock, pop, blues, jazz and classical styles
Acoustic, Electric & Classical Guitar
Acoustic students may focus on strumming, accompaniment and fingerpicking. Electric students can work on riffs, lead playing, scales, bends and improvisation. Classical students develop right- and left-hand technique, reading, tone and fingerstyle repertoire.
Guitar Lessons for Children
Guitar lessons are generally suitable from approximately age 7, although readiness depends on hand size, attention and the instrument being a comfortable size. Younger players may benefit from a smaller guitar.
Guitar Lessons for Adults
Adult beginners can start with practical chords, rhythm and familiar songs, then add reading, scales, fingerstyle or theory depending on their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can children start guitar lessons?
Guitar lessons are generally available from around age 7, depending on the child’s size, readiness and comfort holding the instrument.
Should a beginner start with acoustic or electric guitar?
Either can work. The better choice depends on the music the student enjoys, instrument size and physical comfort.
Do I need to own a guitar?
Students should have access to a suitable guitar for regular home practice.
Do you teach adults?
Yes. Teen and adult beginners are welcome.
Where are lessons held?
Guitar lessons are held in person at OPSMA in west Mississauga.
Serving West Mississauga
Our Tenth Line W location is convenient for families in Churchill Meadows, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, Lisgar, Streetsville and surrounding Mississauga communities.