Guitar Lessons in Virginia

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

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 19 min read

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

Guitar lesson prices across Virginia

A one-hour guitar lesson in Virginia typically costs $70 to $112, and a half hour $37 to $61. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Arlington area runs highest, up to $118 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
Virginia Beach area
Virginia Beach	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Chesapeake	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Norfolk	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Newport News	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Hampton	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Suffolk	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Williamsburg	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Portsmouth	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Poquoson	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Gloucester Point	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Arlington area
Arlington	$39–$64	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Fredericksburg	$37–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Alexandria	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
Centreville	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Dale City	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Reston	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
McLean	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Leesburg	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Lake Ridge	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Ashburn	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Burke	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Woodbridge	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Manassas	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Linton Hall	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Annandale	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Oakton	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Fair Oaks	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
South Riding	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Sterling	$39–$63	$73–$115	Lessons Costs
West Falls Church	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Springfield	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Tysons	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Cherry Hill	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Fairfax	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Herndon	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Brambleton	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Bailey's Crossroads	$39–$64	$74–$118	Lessons Costs
Chantilly	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
McNair	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
West Springfield	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Montclair	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Buckhall	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
Woodlawn	$39–$64	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Rose Hill	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Lorton	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Culpeper	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Merrifield	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Lincolnia	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Sudley	$38–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Franklin Farm	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Kingstowne	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Franconia	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Gainesville	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Idylwood	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Hybla Valley	$39–$64	$74–$117	Lessons Costs
Burke Centre	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Bull Run	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Manassas Park	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Fort Hunt	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Stone Ridge	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Vienna	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Wolf Trap	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Front Royal	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Great Falls	$36–$59	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
Falls Church	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Broadlands	$38–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Groveton	$38–$61	$71–$112	Lessons Costs
Huntington	$39–$64	$74–$117	Lessons Costs
Newington	$38–$61	$71–$112	Lessons Costs
Kings Park West	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Mount Vernon	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Sugarland Run	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Fairfax Station	$37–$60	$69–$109	Lessons Costs
Cascades	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Lansdowne	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Newington Forest	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Wakefield	$38–$61	$71–$112	Lessons Costs
New Baltimore	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
Dranesville	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Lowes Island	$38–$62	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Lake Barcroft	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Independent Hill	$36–$59	$68–$109	Lessons Costs
Triangle	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Richmond area
Richmond	$33–$52	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Tuckahoe	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Mechanicsville	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Petersburg	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Short Pump	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Chester	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Hopewell	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Meadowbrook	$32–$48	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Midlothian	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Laurel	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Colonial Heights	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Glen Allen	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Bon Air	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
East Highland Park	$33–$52	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Highland Springs	$32–$51	$60–$92	Lessons Costs
Brandermill	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Lakeside	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Manchester	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Wyndham	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Roanoke area
Roanoke	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Cave Spring	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Salem	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Hollins	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Lynchburg area
Lynchburg	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Forest	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Timberlake	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Charlottesville area
Charlottesville	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Lake Monticello	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Blacksburg area
Blacksburg	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Christiansburg	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Radford	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Staunton area
Staunton	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Waynesboro	$32–$45	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Stuarts Draft	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Other Virginia towns
Bristol	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Danville	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Harrisonburg	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Martinsville	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Winchester	$32–$50	$59–$92	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

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Master’s in GuitarTechnique ExpertVersatile RepertoireStudent Favorite

Genres: Acoustic, Bass, Electric Guitar, Ukulele

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

✅ Background Checked💬 Speaks: English, Portuguese, Spanish🏆 Experience: 6 yrs of teaching💻 Lesson Format: Online in Virginia via Zoom

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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 Virginia

How does guitar fit school music in Virginia?

Guitar is not a standard school ensemble in Virginia, so a student's school route depends on whether their school offers a guitar class. Virginia provides music in every elementary school and offers it in every middle and high school, but those classes are not all guitar-specific. At Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School in Arlington, instrumental music begins in grades 4 and 5. A school guitar class matters later because it can qualify a high school student for the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble.

Who runs what for Virginia guitarists?

Virginia has two distinct routes for student guitarists: the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) supports school-based music and the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble, while the Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA) runs student festivals and competitions through participating teachers. That difference matters because VMEA honors depend on school music participation and a member teacher, while VMTA opportunities are entered through a dues-paid member teacher and generally require a sustained teacher-student relationship. For a student, the right first step depends on whether the goal is a school honor ensemble or a solo performance opportunity.

Who runs what in Virginia

Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA)

Runs: Supports music education and runs the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble.
For: Eligible high school guitarists in grades 9–12.

Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA)

Runs: Runs student festivals, competitions, and state auditions.
For: Students entered by a dues-paid member teacher.

Virginia Guitar Directors Association (VGDA)

Runs: Provides graded guitar ensemble repertoire and evaluation criteria.
For: Guitar ensemble directors and their students.

Auditions and events in Virginia

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

For Virginia's top school honor opportunity, the route begins with a high school student in grades 9–12 who is enrolled in a school guitar class, or who regularly takes another school music class when the school has no qualifying guitar program. The student's teacher must be a current National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and VMEA member. Students then use the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble's audition information to enter the statewide process; the available route does not set out a district or regional preliminary round. A separate solo route runs through VMTA: classical guitarists in grades 10–12 can enter Level III district auditions, with the Valley District event scheduled for May 22, 2027, in Harrisonburg. VMTA's Lynchburg State Auditions are held in late October, with registration usually due in mid-September.

The guitar route in Virginia, step by step

Check school eligibilityIn grades 9–12, enroll in school guitar, or regularly participate in another school music class if guitar is unavailable.
Enter All-Virginia auditionsA current NAfME/VMEA member teacher is required; follow the ensemble's audition information.
Pursue a solo auditionClassical guitarists in grades 10–12 may enter VMTA Level III district auditions; the Valley District event is in May in Harrisonburg.

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Virginia's All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble audition has eligibility requirements tied to school music participation, while the ensemble's own audition information sets the performance material. For VMTA competitions and festivals, students generally perform from memory, so a guitarist should be ready to play a polished solo without relying on the page. A teacher can divide a demanding piece into small sections and build a reliable performance over three to six months of weekly lessons, leaving time to strengthen memory as well as technique.

What else is there to enter?

Virginia's student guitar opportunities include VMTA district festivals and competitions, which suit students ready to perform for adjudication, and its state auditions for more advanced solo goals. The VMTA Fall Festival district events are held in November, while the Valley District classical guitar Level III audition is scheduled for May in Harrisonburg. Students who prefer creating to competing can consider the VMEA Student Composition Festival, held in November in Richmond; submissions need sponsorship from a current VMEA member, and the festival has no submission fee.

Homeschool and private school students

Homeschooled guitarists can pursue VMEA district, regional, and state opportunities, including All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble auditions, when they regularly participate in an approved homeschool guitar or other music program. For 2026–27, VMEA ensemble assessment and honor-event eligibility requires active participation in an approved program serving more than one family. A student outside such a program may enter district Solo & Ensemble through a participating school's VMEA-member director, with the required school and director approvals.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on guitar

Guitar suits children once they can comfortably hold the instrument and use both hands for simple finger movements; the right starting point is individual rather than a fixed school grade. Virginia provides music throughout elementary school, but guitar-specific school classes are not universal, so private lessons can build steady rhythm, basic chords, and note reading before a school opportunity appears. A dedicated teacher can also adapt the instrument size and early pieces to your child's hands, then help keep progress moving alongside school music.

A teen in Virginia

A Virginia teen can pursue guitar through school music and, in grades 9–12, the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble if the school's music participation rules are met. The school honor route and VMTA solo contests are separate, so a teen should choose based on whether ensemble playing or an individual performance goal feels more motivating. Weekly lessons help fit practice around classes and other commitments, while a teacher can keep the student's chosen music moving forward without adding a second school calendar to manage.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults can find a welcoming way to play guitar with others in Arlington, where the Capital Area Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association holds bluegrass and old-time jams twice a month. Its slow jam welcomes players and singers at every level, with experienced musicians helping newcomers settle into group playing. It is not too late to begin or return, and a teacher can meet you where you are, whether you want to build basic chords or prepare tunes for a jam.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good guitar teacher do?

A good guitar teacher gives a student a clear path from the music they enjoy to the skills needed to play it well, including sound rhythm, confident chord changes, and careful note reading. In Virginia, a teacher who understands school guitar participation and VMTA's memorized performance expectations can help match the route to the student's goal, age, and personality. Every Lesson With You teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree in guitar, but fit matters too. You can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one, then switch at no cost if the match is not right.

How do live online guitar lessons work?

A live Zoom guitar lesson lets your teacher hear tone, timing, and chord changes in real time and see both hands clearly enough to offer specific corrections. Set up the guitar, a stable device, and a quiet place where the player and instrument fit in view; the teacher can then demonstrate and listen as the student tries the idea. A Virginia Beach guitarist and a Great Falls guitarist get the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson, without a commute or a limit to whoever is closest. The consistent weekly time makes lessons easier to keep alongside school, work, and practice.

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Guitar in Virginia

Where to hear guitar

Across Hampton Roads, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs in Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach, with student tickets for elementary through graduate students starting at $15. Virginia Opera brings productions to Norfolk, Richmond, and Fairfax; its 2027 student nights include Hansel and Gretel in January and Turandot in March. These are larger concert settings rather than guitar recitals, but they let a student hear how the instrument can fit into orchestral and operatic music.

Where to play with others

A guitar community also takes shape along Southwest Virginia's Crooked Road, a 333-mile heritage music trail linking venues, jams, and festivals centered on bluegrass, country, and old-time music. Its Youth Fiddlers Convention in Abingdon gives young musicians a route into the region's established convention tradition. For a guitarist drawn to those styles, the trail offers a way to connect playing with a broader musical community without requiring a school ensemble.

Guitar around Virginia, area by area

Virginia Beach area

Virginia Beach has two free summer concert series for families: Bands in the Sand presents Thursday shows, while Party at the Pier brings Thursday evening concerts to Little Island Park. Both offer a chance to hear guitar as part of live bands, even though they are not guitar ensembles. In Virginia Beach, Symphonicity also holds community orchestra and chorus auditions as needed during the season, another way to experience local ensemble music.

School year: Aug 24 to Jun 11, 39 lesson weeks (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)
Town guides: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Portsmouth

Richmond area

Richmond offers a strong concert setting for young listeners. Children ages 3–18 attend Richmond Symphony Symphony Series and Neighborhood concerts for free, and college students can get tickets starting at $10 with valid identification. The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia also presents a Richmond-area season, with concerts free for children and students. These performances give a developing guitarist a chance to hear varied ensemble music without needing to be a performer.

School year: Aug 24 to Jun 4, 38 lesson weeks (Richmond Public Schools)
Town guides: Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump, Chester, Hopewell, Meadowbrook

Roanoke area

Roanoke combines a community ensemble opportunity with accessible concerts. The RSO Multi-Level Community Ensemble welcomes beginner through advanced players, with different semester charges by level. Families can hear free Music on the Mountain concerts at Mill Mountain Discovery Center on the second Sunday of each month in late spring and early summer. A summer visit to Philpott Lake in Franklin County also brings free Concerts by Canoe on select Fridays, with donations accepted.

School year: Aug 11 to May 27, 39 lesson weeks (Roanoke City Public Schools)
Town guides: Roanoke, Cave Spring, Salem, Hollins

Charlottesville area

Charlottesville Symphony concerts offer student tickets for $12, and UVA students can reserve one free ticket in advance. The 2026–27 season includes masterworks and family holiday concerts with the UVA University Singers. The UVA Faculty Artist Series also features chamber and solo performances, including piano, percussion, and string music. These concerts help a guitarist hear how different instruments shape phrasing, ensemble balance, and musical style.

School year: Aug 12 to May 28, 39 lesson weeks (Charlottesville City Schools)
Town guides: Charlottesville, Lake Monticello

Blacksburg area

Blacksburg's free Summer Arts Festival concerts, presented by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg, take place on Henderson Lawn on Fridays in June and July. The varied programs offer families a chance to hear live music together. These public performances provide a regular setting for listening, without duplicating the area's guitar ensemble concert.

School year: Aug 11 to May 28, 39 lesson weeks (Montgomery County Public Schools)
Town guides: Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford

Staunton area

Staunton gives families a low-barrier way to hear live music: young people age 18 and under can attend regular Staunton Music Festival events for free. Jazz in the Park adds free, family-friendly summer concerts on Thursdays at Gypsy Hill Park. For a guitarist, these concerts offer a chance to hear how guitar works within jazz and other live groups, even though the performances are not guitar-specific.

Town guides: Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft

A little guitar history in Virginia

Virginia's guitar history connects classical playing with the state's older picking traditions. Suffolk-born Charlie Byrd began studying guitar at age 10, while Wayne Henderson, born in Grayson County, became known for finger-picking and success at fiddlers' conventions. The Tidewater Guitar Orchestra, founded in 1995, shows the instrument's range in ensemble settings, from South American music and the Great American Songbook to classical works. In Richmond, VCU's Guitar Ensemble and Community Guitar Ensemble have performed music from Bach to the Beatles. For a student, these examples show that guitar study can lead toward many styles and ways of playing together.

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 Virginia?

Choose a teacher whose approach fits your goals, age, and learning style, and who can help you build the skills your chosen path requires. Lesson With You lets you choose a teacher or ask for a recommendation, then meet in a free 30-minute first lesson before deciding on weekly lessons.

Do live video guitar lessons really work?

Yes, a live lesson lets your teacher hear your timing and tone and see your fretting and picking hands in real time. You need a device positioned so the guitar and both hands are visible, and there is no commute or limit to the closest teacher.

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

A high school guitarist can pursue the All-Virginia Guitar Ensemble in grades 9–12 by meeting its school music participation rules and working with a current NAfME/VMEA member teacher. Classical guitarists in grades 10–12 also have a solo route through VMTA Level III district auditions and state auditions.

Can homeschool students enter Virginia music contests?

Yes, homeschool guitarists can pursue VMEA events if they regularly participate in an approved homeschool music program, including one serving more than one family for 2026–27 honor events. Other homeschool students may enter district Solo & Ensemble through a participating school's VMEA-member director with the required approvals.

What age should a child start guitar lessons?

A child can start when they can comfortably hold a guitar and coordinate simple movements with both hands; there is no single age that fits everyone. A teacher can choose an instrument size and first steps that suit your child's hands and attention span.

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

No, adults can start or return to guitar at any age, and Virginia has ways to play with others, including Arlington's CABOMA jams and Richmond's VCU Community Guitar Ensemble. Weekly lessons can begin at your current level and focus on the music you want to play.

How much are guitar lessons in Virginia?

Guitar lessons in Virginia typically cost about $83 an hour, or $37 to $61 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 Virginia

Meet a Guitar Teacher in Virginia Before You Continue Weekly

Find Your Next Guitar Teacher in Virginia

Will Orchard

Gabriel Maia

Jacob Billings

Jess Kerber

How guitar learning works in Virginia

How does guitar fit school music in Virginia?

Who runs what for Virginia guitarists?

Auditions and events in Virginia

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

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

What else is there to enter?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on guitar

A teen in Virginia

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 Virginia

Where to hear guitar

Where to play with others

Guitar around Virginia, area by area

Virginia Beach area

Richmond area

Roanoke area

Charlottesville area

Blacksburg area

Staunton area

A little guitar history in Virginia

Start Guitar Lessons at Lesson With You

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