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(480) 592-9633
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  • Pedal Station
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Guitar Center Tempe Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Tempe

Learning an instrument provides many benefits aside from gaining a new skill. It relieves stress, builds confidence and cultivates creativity. There is no better place to develop and hone your musical skills than music lessons at Guitar Center Tempe

Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before, or you’ve been playing for years and are looking to perfect your talent, Guitar Center offers the best music lessons near you for all skill levels. Our talented and experienced instructors come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and are able to offer lessons for many different instruments. Some of our most popular music lessons in Tempe include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Tempe
Stephen Parker
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA into a musical family, Steve started his musical journey studying flute at age seven and at the age of 12, he began playing guitar and developing a passion for the instrument that continues to this day. He has performed with artists including Ravi Coltrane, The Ohio Players, Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), Charlie Wilson, John Daversa, Dave Winans, and many others, and has played on sessions for television jingles and film scores. He was also part of the United States Army Band assigned to the 1st Armored Division Special Troops Battalion in Wiesbaden, Germany, where he performed in festivals and concerts throughout Europe and Asia. Steve is highly proficient in the areas of harmony and sight reading, is well versed in the musical genres of jazz, fusion, rock, R&B, funk, and country, and studied music at the Naval School of Music, Santa Monica College, and California State University, Los Angeles, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a Minor in Music.
Michael Williams
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
I love teaching and playing music for fun and as a hobby. I also love learning new things on the go while teaching. Music is my passion and I love sharing my techniques and knowledge about music. I Play a variety of different music: jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, rock, etc. My vision is to inspire upcoming musicians to be great and confident in playing music.
Adam Totten
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
30+ years of guitar performence. 15+ years of guitar instruction. Started playing guitar and taking lesson's in the 80's. Influenced by many of the hard rock, metal and classic rock bands of that era and the 60's and 70's. Later branching out to country, reggae, blues jazz and gospel. Some of my favorite artists are Joe Satriani, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Bob Marley, George Strait, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Marty Robbins, Frank Sinatra and many more. Formally studied guitar performance and repair at Musician's Institute. Received private and online lessons from George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mob. Conducted thousands of lessons at multiple locations throughout the valley. Special emphasis on campfire styled songs, fretboard knowledge and speed techniques.
Austin Spear
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Parker Shippen
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
I was born in Salt Lake and raised in Wyoming with a healthy diet of classic alternative, rock, and jazz. I started playing the drum set and keyboard at age 7 and I've spent thousands of hours with several teachers utilizing vastly different teaching methods. I've played classical percussion for over ten years and am equally at home behind a percussion pit and a drum set. I have experience as a jazz drummer in big bands and small ensembles. I've also drummed for several contemporary bands playing both live and in the studio. This has allowed me to spend a lot of time blending with other musicians and playing coordinated music tightly as well as improvising. My teaching style aims to encompass several different skill sets including standard music notation, reading, writing, theory, and the ability to listen to music and break it down into learnable parts for independent study. My favorite drummers are John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, George Daniel of The 1975, and Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins.
Zachary Bray
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"I'm a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. I've been playing guitar for 15 years, and have taught a wide variety of students from absolute beginners to advanced players looking to touch up their skills! As well, I've played in over a dozen groups the last few years, ranging from jazz bands to metal and everything in between. Having experience in nearly every genre and a strong understanding of music theory, I pride myself on my ability to teach you just about any song, technique or concept out there, regardless of your initial skill level! I also teach bass, theory, and electronic music production lessons!
Kayla Klockler
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Hailing from Long Island, New York, I've been exposed to all kinds of music over the years from jazz to heavy metal and everything in between. Which at a very young age did nothing short of intrigue me and get me hooked to the wonderful world of music. Growing up, any instrument that I could get my hands on, I wanted to learn and had a drive like no other to do so. At age 11 I began my drumming journey studying everything including playing drum set, marching percussion, and concert percussion, and by age 15, not only had I been learning drums, guitar, piano, and bass, I had also found something to strengthen that love for music, audio recording. Over the years, I have had the opportunity of learning from great drummers such as Frank Bellucci, well known jazz drummer for several years, as well as Mark Schulman, drummer of Pink, and John Miceli, the drummer of Meatloaf as well as many other skilled professionals. I've done countless live performances and I have played in many notable NYC venues such as the Highline Ballroom, The Bitter End, as well as the World Trade Center Memorial site to name a few. I am currently a student at CRAS, the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, pursuing my training and certifications as an audio engineer.
Rjay Norwood
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I'm a professional Drummer and been playing drums for over 30 years. Drum Coach for 12 plus years. I've worked with numerous Hip Hop, Gospel, Rock, and Pop solo artist.
David Botluk
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Anthony Camponovo
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
Music is my meditation. it has been one of the constants in my life since i was young and i believe it to enrich my life greatly. My wish is to share my love of music with others who are looking to learn more about it. Learning the drums takes time but is highly rewarding when you accomplish something you've worked towards.
Trenten Martinez
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
20 years of hands on experience with the Guitar. With a healthy blend of Music Theory & Music Therapy you will always walk away musically accomplished. I enjoy going over and covering any and all information about the Guitar and all of the amazing avenues you are able to travel on. I provide an excellent amount of patience to help you get through any obstacles you may face while learning the Guitar. I love learning new things such as new music and songs along with adaptive learning styles.
Ethan Becraft
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I started playing guitar at 3.5 years old and have been playing for almost 20 years. I have had years of experience on stage in Jazz, Rock, Blues and Country bands, as well as some classical solo guitar performance. I have experience teaching students from the ages of 7 to 65 years old. I've worked with United Sound to teach kids and young adults with learning disabilities the joy of music. My goal is to bring the fun and enjoyment of music and learning an instrument into the lessons. Helping people to find a passion and enjoyment for music will always be my main goal.
Hamilton Moore
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Guitar Center Tempe 8538 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ
I have been involved in the beautiful world music for 30 plus years which included playing the alto and tenor saxophone and piano. I am currently a certified music teacher for grades 6-12 at Imagine Schools here in the Valley as my day job. My music classes involve my students in learning piano and choir. I also engage my students in music history where they learn different genres of music and various artist in the music industry. When I am not teaching during the I was able to start my own jazz band which originated from Detroit, Michigan and have played in places such as Atlanta, Las Vegas, L.A., and Denver just to name a few. While playing with my band I began to further my belief that music is very much a universal language that all walks of life enjoy. I look forward to sharing this wonderful world music with you and hope to see you soon.
Anabel Bachrach
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Hi! I am a seasoned singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, educator, performance coach, and social work student (fun fact!) hailing from the hustle and bustle of New York City! I view vocal coaching as a holistic practice; I firmly believe that voice should be taught as a means of furthering self-expression and self-development. Combining standard vocal technique and performance coaching with breathwork, nervous system regulation, and other personal/professional insights from my expansive background in music business, personal training, mental health and general/special education, I am well-equipped to provide skills that can be used in auditions, on stage, and in day-to-day life. As a soon-to-be therapist (ASU) and competitive performer of 20+ years, I am especially equipped to work with nervous students, neuro-divergent learners, and those who would like extra assistance in developing their stage presence. I have years of experience auditioning, performing, and teaching in New York City's respective jazz, rock & roll, musical theatre, singer-songwriter, and opera scenes, and have plenty of experience recording/publishing/marketing my original music, as well. I'm very excited to begin a new chapter here in Arizona, teaching you all! I can't wait to see you in the studio!
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At Guitar Center, we offer not only the best guitar lessons near you, but we also have music lessons in bass guitar, drums, piano, vocals, music producing and more. Whatever sound you are looking for, our professional instructors are ready to help you discover your groove. Take a look below at some of our favorite instruments and most popular lessons available at Guitar Center Tempe.

Guitar Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Guitar Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Build finger strength and coordination, master chords, understand strum patterns and learn to find your unique sound with our guitar lessons. You’ll set the tone and define the attitude of the music.
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Bass Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Bass Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Learn to play the bass guitar from our expert instructors. The bass is the heart and soul of music - hone the craft and essence of what it takes to be a bass player with professional bass lessons at Guitar Center Tempe.
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Drums Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Drums Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Drummers control the groove and energy of every song and performance. Discover the beat within you and learn what it takes to lead a band with our drum lessons.
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Piano Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Piano Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Explore melodies and chords to help you build emotional power. You’ll have more range at your fingertips than with any other instrument.
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Vocals Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Vocals Lessons in Tempe, AZ
Learn proper techniques and build self-confidence to be center stage. As a singer, you'll be a storyteller, and the bridge between the band and the audience.
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DJ Lessons And More in Tempe, AZ
DJ Lessons And More in Tempe, AZ
We also offer lessons on DJing, brass & woodwind instruments, music production and songwriting. Call 866-761-0244 for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each instructor customizes lessons to ensure you are learning what you like and having fun. Your instructor will start you slowly, introducing new concepts each week, plus give you exercises or easy songs to play to keep you learning at home.
Learning an instrument is an enriching and rewarding experience that creates lifelong benefits, including increased self-esteem and the boosting of memory. Additionally, benefits for school-age individuals can include improved coordination, the expanding of social skills, and higher scores in math, reading and language.
30-minute lessons allow young or beginner students to learn the basics of the instrument and start playing songs. 60-minute lessons are ideal for more advanced students looking to progress faster and focus on the finer points of technique.
This varies by age and the type of goals the student has set out to achieve. However, most new students usually spend 15–30 min. practicing daily, while advanced students can practice for an hour or more each day in between lessons.
Our flexible curriculum allows students of all skill levels to experience growth. We help create a foundational understanding of music theory through the style of music you want to play. Our instructors will work to understand your goals and passions, and make sure you are on the path to learning what you want at your own speed.
Our Lessons staff will work with you to determine your current skill level, stylistic interest and ambitions. We'll then help you choose an instructor who best suits your style and goals. If at any point, you'd like to change instructors, let us know. Our weekly monitoring of progress and wide-ranging curriculum means you can switch to any of our qualified instructors, or another instrument, without missing a beat.

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