Best Guitar Lessons in Portland, ME

“Staff seemed not interested, pushed credit cards and warrantee deals, and talked smack about customers that called in the moment they hung up the phone.”

“What I love about the teaching practices of the school is the students have the opportunity of apply what they learn in their lessons to real life situations.”

“I like that he always has a plan and direction for the lessons but if I want to work on ear training, talk theory, switch genres, or whatever else, he quickly adapts and that's what we do.”

“The Portland Conservatory of Music is a fabulous place and wonderful organization.”

“There are so many positive aspects of MAMM, but I think the coolest thing has been the access MAMM provides for kids to play on some of the best stages in Portland.”

“As I'm out gigging this summer for the first time, inevitably, something comes up that I need: a guitar cable, strings, etc.”

“The music studio work hard to try to accommodate everyone's schedule, and when my kids soccer practice changed unexpectedly into a conflict with the piano lessons, they helped find a solution for us.”

“Friendly folks and lots of opportunities for individual instruction on many different instruments, as well as small groups.”

“There is nothing better than a one-on-one lesson with Mitch in person, but he offers skype lessons as well, and access to many video lessons and other materials.”

“Our unique way of reaching out to the greater community and beyond by emporwering our students to share with friends, family and each other through song, bring your story, bring your friends and family...all ages welcome...Gatherings are each trimest...”

“The world today contains an abundance of resources that are available to aspiring musicians. On the internet, one can access countless tutorials, sheet music, and exercises. While all of this information can be a useful supplement, sorting through it...”

“Went in for a guitar repair, but it turns out my guitar still had a warranty on it and Steve was extremely helpful by connecting me with Fender to get a replacement!”

“With me being self taught for many years, he has been really flexible about the topics and exercises he recommends, and helped me reach the next level in my playing.”

“Great place for quality training as well as a fun and safe environment to learn.”

“I have taken guitar lessons at other places but I find that Sheas' style of teaching is so effective it has filled in a lot of gaps in my understanding of music.”

“He's teaching me lots of new things that include specific songs and solos, proper technique, chord progressions for different styles of music, scales, modes, alternate tunings, and various other things that combined are helping me to become a better ...”

“Mariangela, my teacher, always makes lessons both fun and informative, and she knows a great deal about both classical and contemporary singing technique, which is exactly what I was looking for when I signed up.”

“Jake is able to follow my kid's interests that day and engage him in creative learning and music experiences at his level.”

“I also really enjoy the monthly jam nights, which gives students a chance to play together in a low pressure, fun, environment; but one which can be as challenging as you want to make it.”