Lessons
How much do guitar lessons cost?
In-person guitar lessons are $40 for 30 minutes or $70 for 60 minutes. Online lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes. Your first lesson is free, and a monthly plan is available if you would rather pay at the start of the month.
What do lessons cost, side by side?
Simple rates. Your first lesson is free.
In person
Around Virginia and the DC area, arranged by conversation.
- 30 minutes
- $40
- 60 minutes
- $70
Additional for significant travel.
Online
From anywhere, over video.
- 30 minutes
- $30
- 60 minutes
- $60
No travel charge, from anywhere.
First lesson free — no commitment, just a chance to see if it’s a fit.
Monthly plan available (paid at the start of the month).
Are there any extra fees?
The one thing to know is that in-person lessons carry an additional charge for significant travel. Online lessons have no travel charge at all.
Am I paying for a working guitarist?
Yes. You are learning from someone who gigs regularly, solo and with bands, so the lessons are grounded in real playing.
The free first lesson is there for exactly this reason: you can judge the teaching for yourself before you pay anything.
Common questions
How much do guitar lessons cost?
In-person lessons are $40 for 30 minutes or $70 for 60 minutes, with an additional charge for significant travel. Online lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes. Your first lesson is free.
Is the first lesson free?
Yes. The first lesson is free so we can both see if it's a fit before you commit to anything.
Do you charge for travel?
There's an additional charge for significant travel to in-person lessons. Online lessons have no travel charge.
Is online cheaper than in person?
Yes. Online lessons are $30 for 30 minutes and $60 for 60 minutes, a little less than the in-person rate of $40 and $70.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. A monthly plan is available, paid at the start of the month.
Try it before you pay
Start with a free 15-minute call, then a free first lesson. No cost until you decide it’s worth it.