Guitar & Ukulele in Orange County, CA
Guitar & Ukulele Lessons for All Ages & Musical Styles
There’s nothing quite like going to a guitar lesson and learning repetitive, boring exercises the entire time. You learn best when you’re engaged in what you’re doing. Our lessons are well-paced, and our approach focuses on the style you want.
From guitar teachers specializing in kids, to guitar lessons for adult beginners, we have the right program for you.
Our Approach to Guitar Lessons
Get StartedWe 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 The Inside Voice, 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 The Inside Voice, coupling technical instruction with elements of music theory and music history in each lesson.
We Care About Your Musical Interests
Take ownership of your own musical style and grow your talents at The Inside Voice! Our dedicated instructors are committed to hearing your goals and helping you reach them. We pride ourselves on equipping each student with the tools they need to reach their fullest musical potential.
Creativity, self-discovery, and passion come to life at The Inside Voice. Whether your goal is to pursue the guitar professionally in an orchestra or as a soloist, or just to play for your own personal enjoyment, your guitar teacher will support you throughout your musical journey.
Our Guitar Teachers:
Cam
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
Cameron is a musician and actor who has been teaching for over 12 years. He has played professionally in multiple pit orchestras as well as sung and/or played on stage in both musical theater productions and various rock and ska bands…
Emma
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele
Emma is a lifelong SoCal resident who loves working with students of all ages. She’s studied vocal technique since the age of twelve–beginning with TIV’s founder, Molly and now teaches piano, guitar, and ukulele in addition to voice.
DAISY
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele
“What I hope for all aspiring musicians is that they can find their own voice and grow as an artist. I hope to create a space where students learn that it’s ok to make mistakes and to push the boundaries of what is possible for them.”
ABIGAIL
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
“I believe that every student should be taught the way that they learn. I am kind and uplifting while understanding the importance of structure in voice instruction.” Abigail is graduate from Cal State Fullerton University, where she studied voice, choral studies and performance practices.
JANET
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
“I love to create a personalized environment for each of my students- catering to their learning style, skill level and musical interests. I want to give my students the tools they need to be the best musicians they can be.” Janet is a jazz vocalist who performs across Orange County and LA and also sings […]
LIAM
Voice, Piano, Guitar & Ukulele
“My musical interests are wide ranging, and include artists from pop singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Daniel Caesar, to vocal masters like Whitney Houston, to indie artists like Iron and Wine.” Liam grew up at Molly’s Music, taking voice lessons from Molly and guitar lessons from a variety of the teachers, as well as participating […]
MAIREAD
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
“My objective is always to meet students where they’re at, while also helping them to set goals that they can be proud of.” Mairead has been at The Inside Voice for years and loves teaching here! She graduated from UCLA with a degree in ethnomusicology and a minor in music industry.
Tiffany
Voice, Piano, Guitar
Tiffany has always loved music and has been singing since she was about 6-years-old. She started out in musical theater and later found her passion for contemporary music in high school.
SHANIA
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
“I’m passionate about empowering my students to pursue musical opportunities in their communities. I believe that my role as a teacher is to guide students to discover their limitless ability.” Shania graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Music Education.
MAX
Voice, Piano, Guitar
“I like to assure my students that their frustrations have solutions and that their successes are the result of their efforts. Music is a joyful experience, and I want to help others find that joy.” Max started his musical journey in 2001 with academic training and performance in saxophone and voice. Beyond that, he plays […]
MADISON
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele
“I have an encouraging and fun approach to teaching and love helping students of all levels and ages improve and learn to best express themselves.”
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What you can expect
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Lessons for Kids
We start private music lessons for kids as young as 3 or 4, depending on maturity. Your kiddo’s music instructor knows every child is different, and helps discover their unique learning style, talents, and interests and nurtures them accordingly.
Lessons for Teens
Music lessons for teenagers are different than lessons for little kids, and we treat them as such. We teach you to sing and play the styles you’re most interested in and set and work toward your own artistic goals. We even hold special showcases just for teens and adults.
Lessons for Adults
TIV’s Adult Music Program: Adult music lessons can be daunting, especially when so many music academies focus on toddler piano lessons. But our adult music program is for adults. We even hold laid-back performances focused on adult students.
Lessons for Seniors
Many people mistakenly believe that there’s an upper age limit for learning to sing or play an instrument. It’s never too late to start, and many reasons to do it, from the cognitive and physical benefits, to just the sheer joy of it.
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/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 at The Inside Voice?
Our instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you, or your child, to craft a lesson plan that fits individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music.
Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
We balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson you are challenged with a new technical or theory concept, but always end with something fun such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of guitar method books to accomplish this and encourage students to bring CDs or their iPod, or iphone to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes. If you have an interest in ukulele, banjo, bass or mandolin lessons – we got you covered! Guitar lessons in The Inside Voice will have you rockin’ in no time!
How Qualified are Your Guitar Instructors?
Our guitar and ukulele teachers 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 The Inside Voice 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 challenges 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 smartphone or CDs to their lesson 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 The Inside Voice! 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!
