New York City Guitar School
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NYC Guitar School is a top-rated guitar school in New York City that offers fast and easy guitar lessons with dedicated teachers, effective curriculum, and a friendly staff. Students can expect to leave the school ready to rock.
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Lead Guitar Level 1
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Unleash your inner lead guitarist as you take the next step beyond chords into expressive single-note playing. You’ll learn major and minor pentatonic patterns, fretboard navigation, and essential techniques like bends, slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Build confidence improvising real solos in a structured, hands-on musical setting while developing the mindset of a true lead player.
Oct 28th
6–7pm ET
$50
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Nov 4th
6–7pm ET
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Nov 11th
6–7pm ET
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Nov 18th
6–7pm ET
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Dec 2nd
6–7pm ET
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Wed. Oct 28th, 6–7pm ET
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Intro to Rock Band
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Curious about what it’s like to play in a band? This hands-on session lets you explore core ensemble skills like using band equipment, understanding song structure, and playing together in a group setting. With guidance from an experienced coach, you’ll try different instruments and build confidence through collaborative jamming. Ideal for those ready to take their musical skills into a band environment.
Nov 18th
7–8pm ET
$50
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Dec 2nd
7–8pm ET
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Dec 9th
7–8pm ET
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Dec 16th
7–8pm ET
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Guitar II: Near Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Gain further mastery and confidence with basic chords and strums. Strum and sing great songs by artists such as Tom Petty, Nirvana, John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Guns 'n' Roses, Green Day, the Eagles and more. Prerequisite: This class is for those who have completed Guitar for Absolute Beginners or who are otherwise familiar with basic open chords and strums but are not yet consistently...
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Bass I: Bass Guitar for Absolute Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Bring the funk! This class will introduce fundamental concepts of the bass. Learn the habits of a superior bass player and master the basic techniques and understanding to prepare for further study in the bass. This class will focus on developing a strong left and right hand technique, learning bass lines to classic and modern popular music, and understanding the fretboard on the bass guitar. The class will also help students gain insight as to...
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Ukulele For Absolute Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Have you ever seen anyone frowning while holding a ukulele? Absolutely not! It's like trying to be sad while water skiing. It just can't be done. The truth is, that just the sound of this beautiful instrument has been giving people that warm and happy feeling for over eighty years in the mainland U.S. and now you can take that feeling with you everywhere you go! Ukulele Basics is a ten-week course which will have you playing classic...
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Classical Guitar I: Absolute Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 West 30th St, New York, NY
Learn to play classical guitar with confidence and competence. The class will introduce the rudiments of classical guitar technique while emphasizing its application to practical musical situations. Topics will include reading music, arpeggio patterns, scales, melodies, and chords. A copy of the course text, Aaron Shearer: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 is included in the tuition fee. Note: All materials provided. Guitars available for use...
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Bass II: Bass Guitar for Near Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Expand your knowledge of the bass guitar and build on the fundamental concepts introduced in the Bass Guitar for Absolute Beginners class. Learn the habits of a superior bass player and master the basic techniques and understanding to prepare for further study in the bass. This class will cover topics including basic music theory and its application to the bass, basic concepts for improvising your own bass lines, and the introduction of basic...
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One Day To Play Guitar Intensive
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Go from total beginner to confident performer in just one unforgettable day. With expert coaching, hands-on guidance, and a guitar provided, you’ll strum real songs, build lasting confidence, and take the stage to applause. Bonus: a master class with world-renowned guitarist Mark Whitfield.
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$300
Teen Guitar Ensemble
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Join our Teen Guitar Ensemble to elevate your skills! Learn parts of rock and pop songs, perfecting mixed strum patterns, riffs, and power chords. Ideal for confident players, reserve your spot early.
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One Day Song Lab ("Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie)
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
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$50
One Day Song Lab ("Flowers" by Miley Cyrus)
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
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$50
One Day Song Lab ("Say You Will" by Fleetwood Mac)
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
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$50
One Day Song Lab ("What About Us" by Pink)
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
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$70
One Day Song Lab ("Back on The Chain Gang" by The Pretenders)
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$70
One Day Song Lab
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
Channel your inner rock star in a welcoming, no-pressure setting as you learn, rehearse, and perform an iconic anthem with fellow music lovers. Whether you sing, strum, or shred, you’ll join a supportive group, build confidence, and end the night on a high note with a spirited live performance. All skill levels encouraged—just bring your passion.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$70
FREE Workshop: Intro to Guitar for Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ 78 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the very basics of guitar playing for TOTAL, ABSOLUTE and COMPLETE beginners in this free beginners guitar workshop meetup at NYC Guitar School. We provide guitars during the workshop too! After this meetup you will know your first chords, how to hold and strum a guitar, how to identify strings and fingers, how to read chord charts...and you will be PLAYING YOUR FIRST SONG! Your super friendly teacher, will show you: How to find your way around...
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Free
Guitar IV: Guitar Workshop
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ **Virtual Classroom
Master basic guitar techniques, play songs by heart, and build your set list. Solidify your skills and gain increased comfort and confidence with the guitar, while gaining a deeper understanding of chords, strums, slash chords, mixed single notes and strumming, and much more. The class includes a massive chord review, a massive strum review, chart reading, rhythm reading, eighth note and sixteenth note strums and tab reading, in the...
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Guitar III: Guitar for Intermediate Beginners
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ **Virtual Classroom
Learn and play mixed strums, riffs, arpeggios, bass runs and first barre chords in the style of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Nirvana, REM, India Arie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, the Indigo Girls and more. Prerequisite: This class is for students who have completed Guitar For Near Beginners or who have otherwise learned basic open chords and strumming patterns. Please Note: No note reading. All materials provided. ...
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Guitar Ensemble
New York City Guitar School See all classes by this school @ **Virtual Classroom
Playing with other people is one of the most effective ways to improve your playing (and have more fun in the process)! In this class, you will delve deeply into two to three songs as a group. You will learn parts, song structure, work on singing and playing, work out song arrangements, and perform with your classmates on Week 10! For students who have completed Advanced Beginners or who are otherwise comfortable with open and...
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$50
Reviews of New York City Guitar School
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Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Beginners 2: Strums for Absolute Beginners (Online)
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Guitar Ensemble
Greg did an amazing job leading our class. I am so appreciative of the encouragement and expertise he provides. Can’t wait until the next one. -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Friendliest staff in town! -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
It was super fun! Learned so much and glad I did it. -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Emily was great had alot of enthusiasm energy and made each class exciting and engaging even when we had to go remote due to Corona! -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
I really enjoyed the class and always wanted to learn how to play, but found it difficult to start on my own. I am truly an absolute beginner, and it was nice to take a class with peers that were at the same level. If you’ve always dreamed of playing guitar, I would recommend this class to turn the dream into reality. With a little commitment, it’s not as hard as you would think. Have fun! -
Guitar V: Guitar for Advanced Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
The teacher was very professional, upbeat, patient, knowledgeable, and personable. He was encouraging and gave the right amount of challenge during the course. -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tia was the best! -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Guitar II: Near Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Vincent aka Vinnie’s class is the best! It’s the perfect class if you’ve wanted to play guitar but didn’t know where to start and want some accountability. It’s a very inviting space - you’ll want to make sure to rent or have a guitar at home to practice. It makes a world of difference when you really do practice 10-15 minutes even just a couple times a week. -
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
