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Riverside Guitar School

We make learning guitar fun and hassle-free.

Learning the guitar doesn’t have to be difficult – try the fast, fun, straight-forward path to guitar mastery. In just a couple of months, when you pick up your guitar to play, you’ll amaze your friends and family

Have music lessons frustrated you in the past?

Unfortunately, many guitar teachers are good musicians but inexperienced and ineffective instructors.

Are you tired of…

Teachers who don’t show up on time or cancel on you?
Working with a professional studio like ours eliminates these hassles.

Teachers who show off and play more than their students?
Our instructors are coached to play at the level of their students and to maximize student participation in lessons.

Lessons without a plan?
You’ll track your progress through our curriculum by working through learning targets step by step.

An excessive focus on difficult-to-play rock and roll songs?
Rock is fun, but we introduce a diverse range of styles including folk, blues and jazz music.

Trying to learn on an instrument that is difficult to play?
We’ll make sure you get a guitar that is properly sized for you or your child and that is designed to make playing easier. Our rentals are provided at only $15 / month or you can purchase an instrument from us.

Lisa's experience starting private lessons.

Our proven learning process:

  • Step-by-step skill introduction: so that you make consistent progress while avoiding overwhelm.
  • Practice using fun songs: so that each stage in the journey is musical and meaningful.
  • Track progress with learning targets: so that you can see where you’re going and feel great about how far you’ve come.

Along the way our community-focused events keep you feeling supported and inspired: so that you stay motivated, feel celebrated, and know you’re not in this alone.

What people are saying about Riverside Guitar School

Eddie is absolutely LOVING his time at Riverside Guitar School. Dean you have created an incredible and engaging program.
-Grace Blanchard

I think your development approach is FANTASTIC. Specifically, this is genius:
* Get them playing songs immediately
* Lots of repetition with one note, one string which really helps reinforce the string notes and numbers
* Simple one-finger chords
-Chip Kragt

Excellent! Everyone was supportive. I appreciated the materials and the progression. I will recommend this school to anyone interested in learning guitar.
-Helen Mulder

Thank you so much for such an excellent music opportunity! We are so happy to be involved with your music program.
-Amy Boetcher

This has been an immensely valuable experience, for both myself and Kevin these last few months. Brett is an absolutely wonderful teacher. He has such a great balance of guiding and challenging, pushing me out of my comfort zone but not so far that it’s impossible or discouraging. I also really appreciate how he has worked to round out my music education, going beyond the book and breathing life into playing music.
-Alexis Crandell-Blackmer

Here is the easiest way to get started:

  1. Give us a call now at (616) 330-8760 to determine the best class and teacher to fit your goals. Calling gives us a chance to answer any questions you may have and does not obligate you to sign up.
  2. We can confirm your enrollment and get billing set up in that phone call if you’re ready to enroll.
  3. Come to your first class ready to enjoy learning the guitar and playing your first songs!