Guitar Lessons in Utah
What guitar lessons cost across Utah, and how to find the right teacher.
Guitar lesson prices across Utah
A one-hour guitar lesson in Utah typically costs $59 to $89, and a half hour $32 to $49. Most towns sit close to that range. The Vernal area runs highest, up to $95 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.
| Town | 30 minutes | One hour | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City area | |||
| Salt Lake City | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| West Valley City | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| West Jordan | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Sandy | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| South Jordan | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Millcreek | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Herriman | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Taylorsville | $32–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Draper | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Murray | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Riverton | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Tooele | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Kearns | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| Midvale | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Cottonwood Heights | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Holladay | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Magna | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| South Salt Lake | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Bluffdale | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Grantsville | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Stansbury Park | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Provo area | |||
| Provo | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Orem | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Lehi | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Eagle Mountain | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Saratoga Springs | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Spanish Fork | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Pleasant Grove | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| American Fork | $32–$48 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Springville | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Payson | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Highland | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Santaquin | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Vineyard | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Mapleton | $32–$45 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| Lindon | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Alpine | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Ogden area | |||
| Ogden | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Layton | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Bountiful | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Roy | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Syracuse | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Clearfield | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Kaysville | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Farmington | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Clinton | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| North Salt Lake | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| North Ogden | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| West Haven | $32–$48 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| South Ogden | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Centerville | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| West Point | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Woods Cross | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Pleasant View | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| St. George area | |||
| St. George | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Washington | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Hurricane | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Logan area | |||
| Logan | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Smithfield | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| North Logan | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Hyrum | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Brigham City area | |||
| Brigham City | $32–$46 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Tremonton | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Other Utah towns | |||
| Cedar City | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Heber | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Vernal | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
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Meet a Guitar Teacher in Utah Before You Continue Weekly
For parents, the first lesson can show how the teacher connects with the student. For adults, it can make starting feel less intimidating.
- 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
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How guitar learning works in Utah
How does guitar fit school music in Utah?
School music entry points instead include orchestra, band and choir: at Wasatch Elementary in Salt Lake City, students may join one of those groups in fifth grade, while Altara Elementary in Sandy offers choir in grades 3–5 and orchestra in grades 4–5. Those differences matter because a guitar student’s school music experience depends on the local program, so private lessons can build guitar skills alongside whatever music a school offers.
Who runs what for Utah guitarists?
Utah’s student routes are split between school activities, teacher-run opportunities and string-specific competition. The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) advances qualifying school students from region solo-and-ensemble festivals to the state festival, while the Utah Music Teachers Association (UMTA) runs noncompetitive Performance Evaluations for varied playing levels. The Utah American String Teachers Association (ASTA) runs a guitar-inclusive solo contest with video preliminaries and a live final. Knowing which route fits matters: school eligibility applies to UHSAA, while ASTA’s contest is open to Utah residents.
Who runs what in Utah
Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA)
- Runs
- Runs region and state solo-and-ensemble festivals for eligible school students.
- For
- Students who qualify through a member school and region.
Utah Music Teachers Association (UMTA)
- Runs
- Runs noncompetitive Performance Evaluations and student competitions.
- For
- Students entered by participating teachers.
Utah American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
- Runs
- Runs a state solo competition that accepts classical guitar.
- For
- Utah-resident guitarists in eligible age divisions.
Auditions and events in Utah
How does a guitarist reach Utah's top student honors?
For a guitar student seeking a state-level solo honor, Utah ASTA’s competition is the clearest route. Utah residents enter Junior, Senior or Collegiate divisions, with the Collegiate division for undergraduates ages 18–25; membership rules apply to collegiate entrants and to teachers of Junior and Senior entrants. Contestants first submit an unedited video, and selected players advance to a live final. The final round is usually in fall, and first-prize winners are invited to perform at the ASTA Midwinter Conference, which is scheduled for February 4, 2027, in St. George. High school guitarists may also enter UHSAA solo-and-ensemble through a member school and advance from region by qualifying for state.
The guitar route in Utah, step by step
- Submit video preliminaryIn fall, submit an unedited video with a Baroque movement and a chosen piece; the preliminary round comes before the live final.
- Perform live finalSelected contestants advance to the live final, usually held in fall.
- First-prize performanceFirst-prize winners perform at the ASTA Midwinter Conference; the next is scheduled for February 4, 2027.
The Utah guitar year
Utah ASTA State Solo CompetitionEntry fee: $35 per entryStart the piece Apr to Jul
UHSAA State Solo and Ensemble FestivalUHSAAStart the piece Nov to Feb
Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent
What do auditions ask you to prepare?
Utah ASTA’s guitar competition asks for an unedited preliminary video with one movement from a Baroque work by Bach, Sanz or Weiss, plus one piece chosen by the player. Selected contestants then perform in a live final, so the same music needs to hold together without editing and in front of listeners. UMTA Performance Evaluations offer another kind of goal: memorization is optional, though memorized pieces score higher, and students may enter solo or duet divisions. In weekly lessons, a teacher can pace an event piece over three to six months, building secure notes, sound and confidence rather than rushing to the deadline.
What else is there to enter?
For students who want musical feedback without a contest, Utah Music Teachers Association Performance Evaluations welcome players at all levels, with solo and duet options. Its student composition competition is another path for young musicians who want to create rather than perform a prepared guitar solo; the entry fee for students of member teachers ranges by age division. These opportunities suit different temperaments, so a teacher can help you choose an experience that feels stretching without making competition the only measure of progress.
Guitar events in Utah, 2026–27
UHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival
UHSAA
- When
- May 1, 2027
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- Students who qualify through a region festival; high school soloists and eligible ensembles
Salute to Youth
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera
- When
- Auditions typically July and September; concert timing varies by season
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- Divisions vary by instrument: piano and strings ages 8–19; winds, brass, and percussion ages 13–21; voice ages 16–23
Utah ASTA State Solo Competition
Utah American String Teachers Association
- When
- Usually early October each year
- Entry
- $35 per entry
- Who
- Junior: through grade 8, age 14 or younger; Senior: grades 9–12, ages 15–17
Homeschool and private school students
A homeschool or private-school guitarist does not automatically qualify for the UHSAA school route, which requires participation through a member school and its applicable entry rules. Utah ASTA’s guitar solo competition instead specifies Utah residency, offering a state-level route not based on school attendance. A homeschool student can also pursue noncompetitive UMTA Performance Evaluations through a participating teacher, giving them structured feedback without relying on a school ensemble.
Starting at any age
Starting a child on guitar
Guitar suits many children once they can comfortably hold the instrument and use their fingers with control; there is no single age that works for everyone. Utah elementary schools include music in the arts core, but school music often centers on choir, band or orchestra rather than guitar, so private lessons give a child focused time with the instrument before and alongside school music. A teacher can shape early work around short practice goals and music the child enjoys, then connect reading and rhythm to any school ensemble experience.
A teen in Utah
For a Utah teen, the guitar-specific state honor route is Utah ASTA’s solo competition, with Junior divisions through age 14 and Senior divisions for ages 15–17. Selected contestants move from a preliminary video to a live final, giving a teen a clear goal beyond school music. Weekly private lessons can fit around classes and other commitments, with a dedicated teacher helping the student build a steady practice routine and make progress toward a performance goal.
Starting or coming back as an adult
It is not too late to start or return to guitar as an adult in Utah. In South Jordan, Daybreak Folk Jam Club welcomes beginners and acoustic guitar; in Salt Lake City, Utah Folk Orchestra welcomes guitar players at all levels without an audition. Provo’s Trash Moon Collective holds a weekly jam where players can strum along, and St. George’s Utah Old Time Fiddlers, Dixie Chapter also welcomes guitar. A teacher meets you at your current level, helping you build the chords, rhythm and listening skills that make playing with others feel possible.
Finding the right teacher
What should a good guitar teacher do?
A good guitar teacher gives a student a clear path from comfortable posture and clean chord changes toward the music they want to play, while also building reading, rhythm and listening. That matters in Utah because a guitar student’s school options differ from the dedicated orchestra, band and choir routes, and ambitious players have distinct competition expectations. Fit depends on the player: a young beginner may need short, encouraging tasks, while a teen preparing a video audition needs precise feedback. Lesson With You teachers all hold at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar; you can choose your teacher or ask us to recommend one.
How do live online guitar lessons work?
A live online guitar lesson lets the teacher hear tone, timing and chord transitions in real time, while a camera angle on both hands makes technique visible. Set the device so the fretting hand and picking hand stay in view, and keep the guitar, music and a quiet practice spot ready. In Salt Lake City or Santaquin, you get the same one-on-one weekly lesson and choice of teacher, without a commute or a limit to whoever is closest. The same dedicated teacher learns how you respond, so weekly practice has a steady rhythm and feedback carries from one lesson to the next.
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Where to hear guitar
Guitar students can hear acoustic playing at the Moab Folk Festival, which celebrates folk music and related styles in Moab; children 16 and under attend free. In Ogden, the Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music festival features acoustic folk, indie and bluegrass, with free admission for children 16 and under. Both give a young player a chance to hear guitar within different ensemble settings, from folk arrangements to bluegrass, and to notice how rhythm and melody work together.
Where to play with others
Utah guitarists can find informal playing opportunities as well as more organized ensembles. The Daybreak Folk Jam Club in South Jordan welcomes acoustic guitar and beginners, while the Utah Folk Orchestra in Salt Lake City accepts guitarists of all levels without an audition. In Provo, Trash Moon Collective’s weekly jam gives players a place to lead a tune, take a break or strum along; Utah Old Time Fiddlers’ Dixie Chapter in St. George also welcomes guitar. A guitarist can begin with a relaxed jam and build the listening and timing needed for ensemble playing.
Guitar around Utah, area by area
Provo area
Provo families can hear acoustic and electric music in a live setting at the Rooftop Concert Series, whose season opener is usually in mid-May and is free at Nu Skin Plaza. The Utah Symphony summer tour also brings free outdoor concerts to the Provo area as part of its summer program, giving families another chance to listen together. These concerts let a guitar student hear how parts fit into a live performance.
- School year
- Aug 19 to May 28, 38 lesson weeks (Provo City School District)
- Town guides
- Provo, Orem, Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Pleasant Grove, American Fork
Cedar City area
Cedar City offers both listening and playing options for guitarists. Cedar City Community Band charges participants $40 each semester, though its wind, brass and percussion focus is not a guitar ensemble route. For concerts, Cedar City Music Arts at Heritage Theater charges students and children over age six $15, while the Johnson Arts Center Summer Concert Series is free. These provide different ways to hear live music locally.
- School year
- Aug 12 to May 26, 40 lesson weeks (Iron County School District)
- Town guides
- Cedar City
Brigham City area
From Brigham City, families can make a free, family-friendly concert outing to Mount Logan Symphony in Logan. It is a listening opportunity rather than a guitar group, so a student can hear ensemble sound and follow how musical parts fit together. Brigham City’s TaVaci is a youth performing group with family and concert fees, but it is not a guitar ensemble, so guitar students should treat it as a separate performance activity rather than a place to play guitar.
- School year
- Aug 26 to Jun 3, 39 lesson weeks (Box Elder School District)
- Town guides
- Brigham City, Tremonton
Heber area
Families in Heber can plan a Salt Lake City concert outing with student access in mind. Utah Symphony performances offer student discounts, and Utah Opera provides free dress-rehearsal tickets for public, charter and online school students in grades 7–12; private and home-school students pay $5. These are opportunities to hear live music and performance craft, even though they are not guitar-specific concerts. A young guitarist can listen for phrasing, steady pulse and the way an ensemble supports a melody.
- Town guides
- Heber
A little guitar history in Utah
Utah has a small but visible guitar-making and performance tradition. Logan luthier Ryan Thorell began building guitars as a teenager, made jazz archtops and developed a model later produced at scale by Eastman Guitars; Orem luthier Robert Rask builds acoustic and electric guitars. In Salt Lake City, the University of Utah’s classical guitar ensembles perform twice each year and appear in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Chamber Music Series. For a student, that means guitar in Utah is not only a personal instrument: it has local makers, performers and public concert settings to learn from.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a teacher who can explain guitar technique clearly and match lessons to your goals, age and learning style. Lesson With You offers a free first 30-minute lesson, and every teacher holds at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar.
Yes, a teacher can hear timing and tone and watch both hands in real time over Zoom. Set your camera to show the guitar clearly, and weekly one-on-one lessons provide consistent feedback without a commute.
Utah ASTA’s solo competition is the clearest guitar-specific state honor route: Utah residents submit a preliminary video, and selected players perform in a live final. High school students may also advance through UHSAA region solo-and-ensemble by qualifying through a member school.
A homeschool student can pursue Utah ASTA’s guitar solo contest if they meet its Utah residency and division rules. The UHSAA route requires entry through an eligible member school, while UMTA Performance Evaluations offer a noncompetitive option through a participating teacher.
Many children are ready when they can comfortably hold a guitar and use their fingers with control, so readiness matters more than a fixed age. Private lessons can start before school ensemble options and build skills at a child’s pace.
No, adults can start or return to guitar at any age. Utah has welcoming playing opportunities such as the Utah Folk Orchestra in Salt Lake City and Daybreak Folk Jam Club in South Jordan, and lessons can meet you at your current level.
Guitar lessons in Utah typically cost about $66 an hour, or $32 to $49 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.