A: NYC Guitar School is a premium guitar lesson provider in New York City. We have a very selective process for hiring teachers, we pay our teachers more than most of our competitors, and we charge a bit more than most other schools.

Other types of lessons (in-home, Suzuki, vocal lessons, etc.) operate similarly–call 646-485-7244 or check those particular pages for exact pricing.

NYC Guitar School Group Class Memberships include unlimited sessions of our effective, fun and affordable step-by-step group guitar classes at all levels with experienced and engaging teachers–plus access to an extensive video lesson library. 

Class Members can also add a Rock Band Membership for band placement, regular rehearsals and showcases. Visit the Adult Rock Band or Kids and Teen Rock Band pages for more info.

A: It’s easy to sign up online or by phone. To sign up online, click on the “Enroll” button next to the class you want to take and follow the subsequent directions. From there, sign up for our unlimited membership and take as many classes as you’d like! To register by phone, call the school at 646-485-7244 with your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

A: Online classes or lessons are exactly the same format as in-person classes and private lessons with the exact same teachers — only you get to play from the comfort of your own home. Instruction is real-time and all you need is your guitar, Internet connection, a computer, or a mobile device.

A: No, it’s super easy! We use a platform called Zoom, which works across virtually any operating system or device. After you schedule your lesson, we will email you a link for the lesson. Just save that email, and then click the link before the lesson begins.

A: This is the number one question we get asked by new students. Meeting a teacher and starting to learn guitar online can be both exciting and–depending on how much experience you have with taking lessons online–a bit daunting. But we’ll help you get ready step by step. When you sign up, we’ll send you a link for a test meeting to make sure that your equipment is ready for your lesson. If you need to download an app or an extension, you’ll be prompted to do so. Just follow the prompts!

And of course, if you have ANY QUESTIONS we are standing by to help at 646-485-7244 or via email us at info@nycguitarschool.com

A: Sure! First, make sure that your equipment is ready for your lesson by going to a test meeting here. If you need to download an app or an extension, you’ll be prompted to do so. Just follow the prompts! If you have any questions at all, visit FAQs here or call us at 646-485-7244 or email us at info@nycguitarschool.com. We would LOVE to help you!

Oh, and of course you don’t want your first lesson to be interrupted by technical issues! Check your lesson time and give yourself some extra time before your first lesson to make sure that your internet signal is strong and that your video and microphone are working. Watch this fun video for a step by step checklist to make sure that you are totally ready!

A: We have a strict 48 hour cancellation policy and there are no refunds with fewer than 48 hours. In the times of the ongoing pandemic, we have a cancellation policy in case you are not feeling well. If you are not feeling well, you may cancel your lesson by 10:30am the day of your lesson for a refund or credit.

A: YES! If you can practice three times per week while you’re taking classes with us, then your success is assured! After your first month you may not wish to immediately perform in Madison Square Garden–but you will be able to play basic and enjoyable songs with satisfaction and pride.

A: If you have absolutely no guitar experience, then Guitar For Absolute Beginners is the right class for you! Otherwise, the best way to be sure which class is right for you is to call us at 646-485-7244. We’ll help you choose the class that is right for you! When you sign up for your group class membership trial, you’ll also be able to register for an orientation where we’ll help match you to the right class and customize your path towards your guitar goals!

A: For an absolute beginner, classes progress as follows: Guitar 1 through Guitar 9. It’s that simple! Guitar 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners is for total newbies…and by the time you get to Guitar 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners, you are ready to take your guitar playing in any direction!

After you’ve completed all of the beginners classes you can take a wide variety of electives, including Guitar Ensemble, Lead Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar or even a Rock Band. And remember, along the way we have lots of classes for different levels and styles of playing to help you customize your curriculum towards your goals!

A: That depends on YOU. You stay in each class for as long or as little as it takes. For most beginners, this means 4-6 weeks for Guitar 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners, and for 8-12 weeks for subsequent classes. But everyone is different, so if your pace is faster or slower, that is OKAY!

And some classes, like Lead Guitar Workout, you can keep coming back to for YEARS! And you are always welcome to go back and review an old class!

A: No problem! Take a look at the class schedule and see if we have another session of your class, then just click “Enroll” to sign up! Our classes are also designed so that you can jump back in starting next week and still be on track – as long as you practice throughout the week! Our members also get free access to hundreds of video tutorials and practice sessions, so you can simply watch and learn along with the prerecorded video of the session you missed. Finally, we offer discounted private make-up lessons for students who want to go over their missed class one-on-one. Click here to book a make-up private lesson online, or give us a call at 646-485-7244.

A: With our online classes, you can learn guitar with us anywhere in the world! For in-person lessons, our flagship is located in the Recording and Rehearsal Arts Building, located at 251 West 30th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenue. We’re on the seventh floor. We are one block from Penn Station and can be reached by the 1,2,3,9,A,C,E,N,R,F,Q and PATH train lines to Penn Station or Herald Square.

A: We have guitars available for you to take home for just $21 per month. We’ll need to take a deposit of $159 on the guitar which is refunded when you return the guitar.

A: Call us at 646-485-7244 and we’ll be happy to refer you to a good guitar store and recommend a good guitar in your price range.

A: We have great classes and great private lessons. The classes provide a fun, social atmosphere for learning. The private lessons allow the student to receive focused one-on-one attention from the teacher. We think you’ll be happy either way, so please call us up and let us know what you think!

A: Would you like to take a class on Hungarian Folk Music or one that focuses on early 80’s Billy Joel songs? No problem! As long as we can find at least three other people we can do it. Four’s a party!
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A: You can do that! Your membership will be set up at a 25% discount off the regular single lesson rate for that lesson type.

A: As a yearly member, you can add as many lessons as you like at the discounted member rate.

A: Fear not. Your lesson credits don’t expire for a year–so you can use them later.

A: Go ahead and take the lesson! You get 48 lessons over the course of your year, between holidays and vacations this almost always works out perfectly for weekly lessons.