Guitar Lessons in Georgia

What guitar lessons cost across Georgia, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 18 min read

Guitar lesson prices across Georgia
Meet teachers
How guitar learning works in Georgia
Auditions and events in Georgia
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Guitar in Georgia
Area by area
A little guitar history in Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions

Guitar lesson prices across Georgia

A one-hour guitar lesson in Georgia typically costs $60 to $96, and a half hour $33 to $52. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Atlanta area runs highest, up to $103 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a guitar lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Atlanta area
Atlanta	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
South Fulton	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Sandy Springs	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Roswell	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Johns Creek	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Mableton	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Alpharetta	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Marietta	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Stonecrest	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Brookhaven	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Smyrna	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Dunwoody	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Newnan	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Peachtree Corners	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Milton	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Peachtree City	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
East Point	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Douglasville	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Woodstock	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Tucker	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Canton	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Stockbridge	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Kennesaw	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Duluth	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Redan	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Lawrenceville	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
McDonough	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Chamblee	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Union City	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Carrollton	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Sugar Hill	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Decatur	$34–$55	$64–$101	Lessons Costs
Cartersville	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Griffin	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Acworth	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Suwanee	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Snellville	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Candler-McAfee	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Fayetteville	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Forest Park	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Winder	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Holly Springs	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Villa Rica	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Conyers	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
North Decatur	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Powder Springs	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Norcross	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
North Druid Hills	$34–$55	$63–$101	Lessons Costs
Buford	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Lithia Springs	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Fairburn	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Monroe	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Loganville	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Lilburn	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Riverdale	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Dallas	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
College Park	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Covington	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Clarkston	$34–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Vinings	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Belvedere Park	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Mountain Park	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Lovejoy	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Doraville	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Scottdale	$33–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Locust Grove	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Augusta area
Augusta	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Evans	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Martinez	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Grovetown	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Savannah area
Savannah	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Pooler	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Richmond Hill	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Wilmington Island	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Port Wentworth	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Rincon	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Georgetown	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Garden City	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Gainesville area
Gainesville	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Flowery Branch	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Warner Robins area
Warner Robins	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Perry	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Brunswick area
Brunswick	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
St. Simons	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Kingsland area
Kingsland	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
St. Marys	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Braselton area
Braselton	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Jefferson	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Other Georgia towns
Albany	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Americus	$32–$48	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Athens	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Bainbridge	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Calhoun	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Columbus	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Dalton	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Douglas	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Dublin	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Fort Oglethorpe	$31–$43	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Hinesville	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
LaGrange	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Macon	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Milledgeville	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Moultrie	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Rome	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Statesboro	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Thomasville	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Tifton	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Valdosta	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Vidalia	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Waycross	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs

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Will Orchard

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Genres: Acoustic, Bass, Electric Guitar, Ukulele

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults

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Gabriel Maia

Top Rated 5.0

Master’s in GuitarTechnique ExpertVersatile RepertoireStudent Favorite

Genres: Acoustic, Bass, Electric Guitar, Ukulele

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults

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Jacob Billings

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Bachelor’s in GuitarPatient & ThoroughVersatile RepertoirePopular

Genres: Acoustic, Classical, Electric Guitar

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults

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How guitar learning works in Georgia

How does guitar fit school music in Georgia?

Georgia schools give guitarists fewer formal ensemble routes than band and orchestra players, so private study and jazz opportunities often carry more of the path. At Glynn Middle School in Brunswick, sixth graders may sign up for chorus, orchestra, or band; Camden Middle School in Kingsland starts band in sixth grade, but neither fact establishes a school guitar group. In high school, the Georgia Music Educators Association’s All-State Jazz Ensemble offers a guitar route, while other school music opportunities depend on the district and program.

Who runs what for Georgia guitarists?

Georgia’s main guitar honors come through two different organizations: the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) runs All-State Jazz, while the Georgia Music Teachers Association (GMTA) runs direct state auditions for classical guitar and instrumental concerto. That distinction matters because the jazz route is for high school students and starts through a school music teacher, while GMTA’s guitar auditions include younger students, college students, and adults. The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) supports music competitions at member schools, but it is not the body that runs these guitar auditions.

Who runs what in Georgia

Georgia Music Teachers Association (GMTA)

Runs: Runs state guitar and instrumental concerto auditions.
For: Students, college players, and adults.

Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA)

Runs: Runs All-State Jazz Ensemble auditions and event.
For: High school jazz students.

Georgia High School Association (GHSA)

Runs: Promotes music through Region and State competitions.
For: Students at member public and private high schools.

Georgia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (GA-ACDA)

Runs: Holds a state conference with student activities.
For: Students interested in choral music.

Auditions and events in Georgia

How does a guitarist reach Georgia's top student honors?

Georgia offers two distinct routes to top guitar student honors. For classical guitar, GMTA’s Strings and Classical Guitar Auditions are direct state auditions for students from kindergarten through grade 12, with college and adult categories too; there is no local-to-regional ladder. GMTA also accepts classical guitarists in grades 6 through 11 for its Instrumental Concerto Auditions. For high school players drawn to jazz, GMEA’s All-State Jazz Ensemble is the state honor route: start with your band director, who usually registers you, or with a private teacher if your division has no program. The next All-State Jazz event is January 28–30, 2027, in Athens. GMTA’s state auditions are April 16–17, 2027, in Demorest; registration closes March 15.

The guitar route in Georgia, step by step

Choose a routeClassical guitarists enter GMTA’s direct state audition; high school jazz players pursue GMEA All-State Jazz.
Register for jazzA school music teacher registers the student; if the division has no program, a qualifying GMEA-member private teacher does.
Complete All-State Jazz auditionPrepare the GMEA guitar materials for the January 28–30, 2027 event in Athens.

The Georgia guitar year

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GMTA State AuditionsGeorgia Music Teachers AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan

Start the piece Oct to JanApr 16–17

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

For Georgia’s All-State Jazz guitar audition, prepare the posted guitar etudes, scales, and chromatic scales; GMEA supplies separate materials for each. Classical guitarists entering GMTA’s state auditions should check the current audition requirements for their category, while grades 6 through 11 can also prepare one concerto movement for the Instrumental Concerto Auditions. Building a secure audition piece usually takes three to six months of weekly lessons, especially when you are balancing technique, clean rhythm, and confident performance. Your teacher can break that work into small weekly goals so the audition music develops alongside regular playing.

Homeschool and private school students

A Georgia homeschool student can pursue GMTA’s direct state guitar auditions, which do not require a school ensemble route. To join a resident school’s extracurricular activity, home study students must give the principal and superintendent written notice at least 30 calendar days before the semester begins and meet that activity’s eligibility rules. For All-State Jazz, a homeschool guitarist should speak with a private teacher; registration can come through a GMEA-member private teacher when the student’s division has no school program.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on guitar

A child can begin guitar when they can comfortably hold the instrument and use their fingers for short, focused practice; there is no single required starting age. Since Georgia middle-school ensemble entry often begins in sixth grade, private lessons before then can build basic chords, rhythm, and note reading without making school participation a requirement. A teacher can help your child choose a guitar that fits, build steady technique, and later connect those skills to jazz or classical opportunities as interests develop.

A teen in Georgia

A teen in Georgia can build toward school jazz auditions or enter GMTA’s state classical guitar auditions, so the first choice is which kind of playing feels meaningful. All-State Jazz participation begins with a conversation with the band director, and registration runs through a school music teacher except where the division has no program. Weekly lessons make room to develop repertoire alongside school demands, while GMTA’s state audition route offers a separate option for teens who prefer classical guitar.

Starting or coming back as an adult

It is not too late to begin guitar or return to it as an adult in Georgia. The state’s direct GMTA Strings and Classical Guitar Auditions accept college and adult students, giving you a concrete performance goal without needing to join a school program. Most community bands in the research are for concert-band instruments rather than guitar, so a solo performance, a classical guitar audition, or playing with other guitarists informally is a more fitting target. A teacher can meet you at your current level and shape lessons around the music you want to play.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good guitar teacher do?

A strong guitar teacher helps you or your child build the habits that match the goal, whether that means comfortable first chords, classical tone, or the scales and etudes needed for Georgia’s All-State Jazz audition. Training matters, but so does a teacher’s way of explaining rhythm, technique, and practice in language that fits the student’s age and personality. Lesson With You teachers each hold at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar. You can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one, then change teachers at no cost if the fit is not right.

How do live online guitar lessons work?

In a live Zoom guitar lesson, the teacher listens to your timing and tone and watches your hands closely enough to offer real-time feedback on picking, fretting, posture, and chord changes. A stable camera angle that shows both hands and a quiet place to play are usually enough; the teacher can also help you adjust the setup in the first lesson. A student in Atlanta and a student in Braselton get the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson, without a commute. The weekly rhythm is easier to keep when you can learn from home and the teacher gets to know how you learn.

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Guitar in Georgia

Where to hear guitar

Georgia guitarists can hear the instrument in student concerts and informal gatherings, while regional listening also includes jazz, bluegrass, and classical music. In Atlanta, Georgia State University students will perform classical and jazz guitar ensembles at the Central Library on April 19, 2027, free and open to the public. Athens offers a free UGA Guitar Studio Ensembles concert on November 17, 2026, and a monthly bluegrass jam where players can bring an instrument or listen, so guitar is heard in both arranged and informal settings.

Where to play with others

For a guitarist who wants to play with others, Georgia’s clearest documented options are informal jams and a university audition ensemble. Georgia Tech’s Rock and Pop Ensemble welcomes guitarists to audition, with the first two rehearsal sessions each semester open as jams and tryouts. In Athens, the monthly Athentic Brewing bluegrass jam welcomes players to bring an instrument or listen; Georgia Bluegrass also lists a monthly Bluegrass and Americana jam in Woodstock that encourages guitar and welcomes all skill levels. These routes offer a different kind of group experience from school jazz honors.

Guitar around Georgia, area by area

Atlanta area

Atlanta offers more than guitar concerts for young listeners: the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 2026–27 Students at the Symphony concerts welcome grades 4–8, with student tickets and free chaperones. College students can use the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra College Pass for up to 20 classical concerts. These options let a guitarist hear orchestral music and broaden the listening that supports ensemble playing.

Town guides: Atlanta, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Mableton, Alpharetta, Marietta

Augusta area

Augusta offers student-friendly listening through two symphony events. Children 13 and under can attend the 2026 Candlelight Music Series concerts for free, while the Augusta Symphony’s Discovery Concert is free for elementary, middle, and high school students, with tickets requested in advance. These performances give a young guitarist a chance to hear ensemble playing beyond the guitar repertoire.

School year: Aug 5 to May 26, 40 lesson weeks (Richmond County School System)
Town guides: Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Aiken, North Augusta, Grovetown

Savannah area

Savannah offers families two ways to hear live music without a ticket charge. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System students can attend Savannah Music Festival general admission shows for free and bring an adult family member. Christ Church Savannah’s 2026–27 concert series also offers free tickets, with an optional donation when reserving, giving students a second setting for listening across the season.

School year: Aug 3 to May 21, 38 lesson weeks (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System)
Town guides: Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Wilmington Island, Port Wentworth, Rincon, Georgetown, Garden City

Macon area

Macon’s Bragg Jam Second Sunday brings free, family-friendly concerts to Coleman Hill on the second Sunday in spring and fall. It gives guitarists an informal outdoor setting for hearing live music, complementing the city's more formal concert options.

School year: Aug 3 to May 21, 37 lesson weeks (Bibb County School District)
Town guides: Macon

Athens area

Athens has several ways to hear music beyond a guitar-focused performance. Athens Symphony concerts have complimentary admission, though tickets are required, and AthFest is a free three-day festival with outdoor performances and free KidsFest shows. These events let a guitarist listen across orchestral and local live-music settings.

School year: Aug 5 to May 19, 38 lesson weeks (Clarke County School District)
Town guides: Athens

Brunswick area

Brunswick’s summer listening includes free live music every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the Brunswick Town Mall through Music on the Mall, and the Brunswick Music District presents a free weekly concert series in Signature Squares along Newcastle Street. Guitarists can hear live music in a relaxed public setting, then use the performances to notice how rhythm and melody work together.

School year: Aug 6 to May 26, 39 lesson weeks (Glynn County Schools)
Town guides: Brunswick, St. Simons

A little guitar history in Georgia

Georgia has a clear guitar tradition through Blind Willie McTell, born in Thomson and based in Atlanta, whose twelve-string playing shaped his recordings, including “Statesboro Blues.” Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers also helped define the early recorded country string-band sound. These histories give a Georgia guitarist more than a list of famous names: they show how guitar has served blues and country music here, alongside today’s classical and jazz paths. Learning the instrument means you can approach those styles with a stronger sense of the music’s roots.

Start Guitar Lessons at Lesson With You

Meet your guitar teacher before continuing weekly
Work with the same dedicated teacher each week
Get live feedback on chords, rhythm, songs, and setup
Choose 30, 45, or 60 minutes after the first lesson

60+ Instructors

70,000+ Lessons taught

4.9/5 Average lesson rating

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good guitar teacher in Georgia?

Choose a teacher whose background and teaching style fit your goal, whether you are starting out, returning to guitar, or preparing for Georgia’s classical or jazz auditions. Lesson With You offers live weekly lessons with teachers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

Do live video guitar lessons really work?

Yes, live video lessons work well for guitar because a teacher can hear your timing and tone and watch both hands in real time. With a camera set to show your playing clearly, you get direct feedback without a commute and can work with a teacher who fits you.

How does a guitarist reach Georgia's top student honors?

A high school guitarist pursuing jazz honors starts with the band director and works toward GMEA’s All-State Jazz Ensemble audition. Classical guitarists enter GMTA’s state auditions directly, and students in grades 6 through 11 can also enter the Instrumental Concerto Auditions.

Can homeschool students enter Georgia music contests?

Yes, homeschool guitarists can enter GMTA’s direct state auditions, and a homeschool student interested in All-State Jazz should speak with a private teacher. Joining a resident school extracurricular activity requires written notice to the principal and superintendent at least 30 calendar days before the semester and meeting the activity’s eligibility rules.

What age should a child start guitar lessons?

A child can start when they can comfortably hold a guitar and manage short periods of focused practice; there is no required age. Starting before middle school gives them time to build basic technique and rhythm before school music opportunities begin around sixth grade in some Georgia schools.

Is it too late to learn guitar as an adult in Georgia?

No, adults can begin or return to guitar at any age, and GMTA’s state classical guitar auditions accept adult participants. A teacher can shape weekly lessons around your experience and goals, whether you want to play for yourself or prepare for a performance.

How much are guitar lessons in Georgia?

Guitar lessons in Georgia typically cost about $72 an hour, or $33 to $52 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

Guitar lesson prices across Georgia

Meet a Guitar Teacher in Georgia Before You Continue Weekly

Find Your Next Guitar Teacher in Georgia

Will Orchard

Gabriel Maia

Jacob Billings

Jess Kerber

How guitar learning works in Georgia

How does guitar fit school music in Georgia?

Who runs what for Georgia guitarists?

Auditions and events in Georgia

How does a guitarist reach Georgia's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on guitar

A teen in Georgia

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good guitar teacher do?

How do live online guitar lessons work?

Guitar in Georgia

Where to hear guitar

Where to play with others

Guitar around Georgia, area by area

Atlanta area

Augusta area

Savannah area

Macon area

Athens area

Brunswick area

A little guitar history in Georgia

Start Guitar Lessons at Lesson With You

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