How much do guitar lessons cost?
How much do guitar lessons cost? Traditional private guitar lessons vary in cost based on factors like the length of the lesson and the city in which the lesson takes place. The teacher’s level of expertise also factors into the cost of the lessons. Highly skilled and experienced instructors who can take you beyond the beginner level of guitar will usually charge more for in-person lessons.
Generally speaking, you can expect a 30-minute lesson to cost anywhere from $30 to $50. Hour-long lessons will of course cost more.
Another factor to consider when weighing out the cost of guitar lessons is transportation. For in-person lessons, you may have to travel to your instructor’s home or studio, and potentially pay for parking depending on where they are located. Some instructors are able to come to you, however, that convenience may be included in the cost of the lesson.
Depending on your musical aptitude and how much time you can devote to practicing, it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to a year to become proficient in guitar. If you want to learn advanced guitar techniques including improvising solos, it might take longer.
Lessons in major cities will cost more than in small towns. Here’s a breakdown of the average costs of lessons in some large cities:
Los Angeles: $40 to $90/hour
Chicago: $70/hour
NYC (Queens): $35 to $60/hour
Boston: $38/hour
Dallas: $40 to $90/hour
Orlando: $27/hour
Online lessons can be more cost-effective than in-person lessons, and cut out the cost of traveling.
Recently, some cities began offering free guitar lessons online through their local libraries. Library streaming service hoopla is now offering free Fret Zealot lessons. You can choose from thousands of lessons from top-rated instructors, from guitar basics to song lessons, to player study courses.
See if your city offers free online guitar lessons by checking out this map.
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