Live Online Guitar Lessons

If you are looking for convenience, flexible scheduling and affordable pricing, online lessons may be the perfect choice for you. Our live online guitar lessons are very similar to in-person lessons, and you can take them from the comfort of your own home with just a few equipment. Plus, many guitar teachers, including our own, offer online lessons that provide the same high-quality instruction as in-person lessons, but at lower overall cost. In-person guitar lessons are ideal for those willing to travel to the lesson studio and have a higher budget. They are recommended for advanced students who are serious about sound control and improving their performance skills for auditions.

The best time for kids to begin guitar lessons is around 7 to 9, based on their growth and enthusiasm for music. At Lesson With You, we welcome students aged 6 and up. For children who are too young to read music, our instructors provide instruction with fun activities like rhythm games, ear training, and improvisation. There is no right or wrong time for adults to start guitar - just find a lesson schedule that works and make time for regular practice to keep improving!

For live online guitar lessons, students and teachers use video chat platforms such as Zoom or GoogleMeet. We use Zoom for our lessons. To begin the trial, you will need a physical guitar, a computer or laptop, and high-speed internet. At Lesson With You, once you submit the signup form, our team will match you with a guitar teacher, or you can pick an instructor yourself and request a trial by booking through their calendar. Once your trial lesson is scheduled, we will also provide details including the meeting link.

First, you will learn how to set up the audio and video chat platform, position your guitar and yourself, and adjust the screen. You can expect to learn both the technical and artistic aspects of guitar music, as well as how to develop a practice routine that suits your level and schedule. Teachers may suggest warm-ups and technical exercises to help you build strength in your fingers for playing guitar. You will also learn and practice chord progressions, musical shaping, posture, reading skills, theory, and repertoire.

The average price for a half hour guitar lesson is $37. According to our recent guitar lessons cost guide, online lessons using video chats typically charge between $35 and $40 for a half hour lesson. Local guitar lessons charge around $40 for a half hour lesson, while in-person group lessons can cost $20 per half-hour. At Lesson With You, we offer competitive, fixed rates of $35 for a half hour lesson, $50 for 45 minutes, and $65 per hour.

When it comes to the frequency of guitar lessons, it depends on your schedule, budget, and goals. For beginners to intermediate learners, our guitar teachers suggest taking weekly lessons to build a strong foundation and develop a consistent practice routine. If you are an advanced student with over 5 years of lesson experience and a strong commitment to performing, we recommend taking guitar lessons twice a week.

At Lesson With You, guitar students will need a few essential items for their lessons, in addition to high-speed internet. These include a computer or laptop, a physical guitar, and lesson books. While using an external microphone is recommended, it is not required. You may also want to consider getting a music stand.

In guitar lessons, you will learn a variety of techniques to create steady and nice sounds on the guitar, including strumming, fingerpicking, and playing chord progressions. You will also dive into music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and improvisation to build a strong musical foundation. Your guitar instructor will give you specific techniques to practice, exercises and drills, and music to work on each week before your next lesson.

The time it takes to become skilled in guitar depends on factors like practice dedication, natural talent, the quality of instruction, and personal goals. Some students may grasp basic guitar techniques within a few months of consistent practice, while others might take around six months to master them. Generally, when you take guitar lessons from professionals, you will experience quick improvement right from the start.

The choice between finger-picking and strumming depends on your musical taste, your preferred guitar style, and your goals. Generally, finger-picking works well for folk or classical genres. Strumming is ideal for genres like rock and pop. For the long term, it is best to learn both techniques so you can expand your guitar skills and transition between different guitar styles.

Learning to read music is not required for playing the guitar, but it can help you become a better guitarist and make quicker progress in the long run. Reading music helps you understand basic music theory and expand your repertoire across different genres. If you plan to play in a band, it is highly recommended.

Guitar tab is a simplified notation method, specifically designed for the guitar, indicating where to place fingers on the frets. Full sight-reading is a universal musical language used in all instruments, requiring the reading of notes, rhythms, dynamics, and more. Tabs are simpler to learn and read, while sight-reading is comprehensive and can help you learn other instruments quickly.

When it comes to how often and how long you should practice guitar, it all depends on your schedule, age, level, and goals. Our teachers suggest setting aside a consistent time each day for practice, aiming for an average of 15 minutes. For children and beginners, around 10 minutes of daily practice is a good starting point, while intermediate learners can begin with 20-minute sessions.