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2120 Alta Arden Expressway
Sacramento, CA 95825-2221
(916) 922-2132
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Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
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Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Sacramento

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 Sacramento

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 Sacramento include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Sacramento
Jovani Ramirez
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Multi-instrumentalist with 20 years of experience. Emphasis in music production using state of the art tools and techniques in composition, arranging, mixing, and mastering. Teaches sound design and electric drum routing.
Zachary Golub
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Zach began playing guitar at 14 and taking private lessons at 16 with classical guitarist Sean O'Connor, Conductor of the Sacramento Guitar Society Orchestra. He took lessons for 4 years while concurrently arranging rock and metal renditions of his favorite film and video game scores. He has been writing and performing both vocal and instrumental music since 2010 and continuing to learn about different techniques and styles after his college career. He has performed and collaborated with 5 original bands and as an instrumental soloist. As an instructor, he is kind and thoughtful in his approach to helping his students work towards their goals. Influences include: Marty Friedman, Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, Tosin Abasi, Aaron Marshall, Owayne, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, John Coltrane, Joe Pass, and many others. "My future plans are to travel abroad to Asia and Europe, study linguistics, and continue to work on original progressive rock and visual kei projects."
Sean Babij
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Sean started playing as early as the age of 10. He studied music theory at University of California Davis, and has played at multiple weddings, parties, and local Sacramento shows. With a few years of teaching under his belt he has managed to have his students leave with full knowledge on their instrument and a smile on their face. Sean is a kind an thoughtful instructor that cares about the quality of lessons he teaches each an every student. "Music has always been the strongest spiritual outlet for me. As hobbies have come and gone, music will always stay consistent even as I age."
James Becker
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I have been playing since I was 9 ( saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show) . Persuaded my parents to buy me a cheap snare drum and cymbal- I was in a band the next day. I have been blessed to have some incredible teachers ( David Garibaldi, Paul van Wageningen) and have played in every garage in Sacramento.
Gilbert Roman
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Gil began playing music over 50 years ago, and kept up such education throughout grammar school and into college. He joined rock and blues groups as a teenager, and booked tours with groups from eighteen years of age well into his twenties. Eventually, he found himself in Sacramento, working various gigs with tribute bands and cover bands until he discovered Latin jazz and salsa groups that he attained persistent work with for about 30 years. As a result, he developed skills with the string bass, and perfected his ability to pick up sheet music and execute it at a performance straight away.
Ryan Towers
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Noah Campos
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Noah is a multi-instrumentalist of 15+ years and audio engineer of 8+ years. Primarily self taught as a musician, Noah began with guitar at the age of 12, and picked up bass, piano, and some drums along the way. His first foray into music came with punk music, which quickly began to expand after taking Choir in high school and being introduced to jazz harmony. After High School, Noah received an Associate’s in Sound Engineering from Pinnacle College. Outside of teaching, Noah spends his time playing in several bands, engineering music out of his home studio, and working sound for various venues and events. His musical inspirations include Brian Wilson, Lee Hazlewood, Milton Nascimento, Lö Borges, Wayne Shorter, Les Paul, and Paul McCartney.
Daniel Stroup
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May Murray is a self-taught musician of 25 years that specializes in self-expression and songwriting. They strive to provide a comfortable, productive learning environment. Drawing from life experience, they work with any and all subjects.
Iryna Bilyk
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Iryna has been a piano player since the age of 7, and has a great rapport with children. As a native Ukranian speaker (and a fluent speaker of Polish), she has been able to connect with Sacramento's large Eastern European population.
Lamarya Woods
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Lamarya is a passionate drummer since the age of 5. When she was in elementary school, Lamarya performed with the local high school band. Once in high school, she performed with the school marching band for all 4 years. Lamarya also auditioned for the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets.
Christopher Larson
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Christoph the Drumoff is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist with 20+ years of experience in performance, teaching, and recording. His previous Guitar Center position was in sales, where he won multiple awards for outstanding customer service and care. As he has transitioned his career into teaching, he now brings the same love for his customers to his students. His attention to detail in people is where Christoph truly excels, ensuring the highest quality instruction possible.
Dezirey Wofford
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Dezirey's love of music began in childhood and her passion for guitar started when she was a teen. She has been playing guitar for eight years and bass guitar for six years. Her focus is self-expression through music and improvisation. Ear training is also integral to her teaching philosophy and practice. Her major influences in music include Radiohead, Tool, Nirvana, and Connan Mockasin.
Jordan Hoover
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Cody Quakenbush
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I began playing piano at 8, inspired by my parents’ favorite bands like The Cure, The Smiths, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Tears for Fears. At 12, I joined band as a trumpet player, quickly becoming first chair thanks to my piano background. This sparked my passion for learning other instruments, including guitar, and I now play over 10+, and currently adding saxophone to the list. I studied Jazz Voice at American River College and Sacramento State, specializing in harmony and vocal technique across all genres. With over 12+ years of professional performance experience and 6+ years as a music teacher, I’ve honed my skills in helping students of all levels grow musically.
Nathaniel Lilly
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I have been playing guitar for 15+ years, also extending to bass, recording, and song composition.
Eric Baker
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Sherman is a multi instrumentalist singer-songwriter. He began studying guitar at Fifth String Music and subsequently became an instructor there himself for ten years. Sherman has three full length records and two EPs of original music out as Sherman Baker along with his more electronic oriented project Dahlia Fiend which he produces and engineers himself. He has played a wide variety of music venues and opened for Colin Hay, Richard Thompson, Country Joe McDonald, Mark Eitzel, and Jackie Greene.
Mateo Ruiz
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Mateo currently performs across Northern California, and has done recording work for various artists. Mateo Ruiz is an active musician in the Northern California region. Having studied music for the last 10 years, he has adequate experience in performing, teaching, producing, and recording in many musical genres.
Roberto Hernandez
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Tyland Hendrix
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After spending years practicing, writing, recording and performing music I've discovered the fulfillment that comes with sharing that knowledge and mentoring others. I look forward to helping my students achieve their goals helping them find a path that allows them to express themselves through music!  35 years of playing, performing and recording Guitar, Banjo, Bass and other assorted folk and rock instruments of/in original music. Song Writing, MIDI Orchestration, Production and Audio Engineering in my home studio for 10 years, I'm Pro Tools certified and have experience with most major DAWs, specializing in Logic Pro and Garage band. I am currently enrolled in the Commercial Audio Program with emphasis in Audio Engineering at SCC and also work as an Instructional Assistant in the Music Department.
Darrius Castillo
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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 Sacramento.

Guitar Lessons in Sacramento, CA
Guitar Lessons in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA
Bass Lessons in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento.
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Drums Lessons in Sacramento, CA
Drums Lessons in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA
Piano Lessons in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA
Vocals Lessons in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA
DJ Lessons And More in Sacramento, CA
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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