Guitar & Ukulele Lessons in Tucson, AZ
Our Approach to Guitar Lessons at Music & Dance Academy
We provide banjo, ukulele, bass, acoustic, and electric guitar lessons. Students improve their left- and right-hand coordination, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and creative improvisation. They learn guitar tablature, lead or rhythm guitar charts, chord charts, fingerpicking, and standard music notation, among other things.
Enrolling in our guitar lessons is open to students of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced. Students can participate in a number of recitals that are hosted throughout Tucson to showcase their achievements. Recitals include rock bands, singer-songwriters, and solo and ensemble classical guitarists.
Experience the Music & Dance Academy Difference
We Make Guitar Lessons Fun!
We all know the feeling: you hear your favorite song come on and you can’t resist the urge to play along on your air guitar! Here at Music & Dance Academy, we can help you convert your musical fantasies into reality – while preserving that irresistible sense of joy you feel when playing along. We want each of our students to LOVE their musical experience with us!
Whether you come to us planning on becoming the next Jimi Hendrix or simply wanting to play songs around the campfire with your friends, our top-notch instructors will help you progress quickly toward your goals while ensuring you have fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your ultimate goals, our teachers will prioritize strong fundamentals including proper posture, hand positioning, chords, fretting, picking, and strumming. As students progress, these basics will become second nature – and serve as the foundation from which students can apply their skills across a variety of genres and styles.
We want our guitar students to be literate, well-rounded musicians. Beginners and seasoned performers alike will find value in our approach at Music & Dance Academy, coupling technical instruction with elements of music theory and music history in each lesson.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Your unique interests and background will help guide your experience at Music & Dance Academy. We teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced students who are interested in a variety of styles – including rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and more. Whether you’re inspired by modern day singer-songwriters or the rockers of the 1970s, we can’t wait to get started with you!
Our seasoned instructors will draw upon years of playing, performing, and teaching experience to guide you in improving your skills and exploring the many possibilities of your instrument, and advancing toward your goals at a pace that works for you.
What you can expect
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get StartedWhat Age Should My Child Start Guitar Lessons?
The minimum age recommended for starting guitar lessons is 5 years old. Due to the thickness of the strings and fine motor skills needed to play the instrument, we do not recommend starting guitar any younger. For younger students, we recommend learning either the ukulele.
The minimum age we recommend a student start ukulele lessons is 4 years old. For younger students, we recommend an intro to the music program. Starting age will largely depend on the student, some may need to wait longer than others depending on factors such as fine motor skills, attention span, and overall interest in music.
Do I Need a Guitar or Ukulele to Start the Lessons?
Yes, you will need a guitar/ukulele to start the lessons. Without a guitar/ukulele, you won’t be able to practice between lessons and make weekly progress. If cost is a concern, good beginner guitars are inexpensive and most music stores have a 30-day return policy if it’s not for you.
The #1 Reason to Study Guitar or Ukulele at Music & Dance Academy?
Our exceptional teaching staff is the main reason students at Music & Dance Academy choose to study guitar or ukulele. Our extremely talented guitar teachers provide students with a lot of knowledge from both their teaching and performing backgrounds.
Along with offering a strong foundation and necessary learning components, they also host master classes featuring well-known guitarists, unique group performance sessions, and chances for students to perform with other local guitarists. Students have received invitations to play with prestigious groups including the Pima Community College Guitar Orchestra and the Catalina Foothills High School Guitarists.
How Qualified are Your Guitar Instructors?
Our guitar and ukulele teachers and instructors have received their education from prestigious institutions all over the country. Each is highly qualified to teach and create personalized lesson plans for their students.
What Will I Learn from Guitar Lessons with Music & Dance Academy Teachers?
Beginner guitar students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading, and theory.
Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenge or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song.
We use a variety of guitar method books and encourage students to bring their smartphones or CDs to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.
Our guitar teachers teach rock, blues, metal, country, and classical guitar lessons on electric and acoustic guitars. Students have fun with guitar lessons at Music & Dance Academy! Beginner students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory.
Ready to Get Started?
We are ready to partner with you to help you become a more accomplished musician. We truly believe that consistent, compassionate private instruction is the key to your musical growth. We are happy to evaluate and discuss your interests, goals, and plans!