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Manchester Ct
120-B Hale Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040-1773
(860) 648-3900
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Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Manchester Ct

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 Manchester Ct

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 Manchester Ct include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Michael Cheney
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Jason Gordon
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Brendan McManus
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Brendan has been playing guitar for about 12 years now, and is currently pursuing a degree in music education. Lessons with Brendan are highly customizable, and he is especially good with jazz & pop styles. Brendan wants to help prepare his students to be able to play collaboratively with other musicians. Most of all, he wants to ensure that all lessons cultivate the creativity in each student.
Austin Hainey
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Austin has been playing guitar for 11 years, through self-learning and formal training. Austin specializes in composition, songwriting, and rock/indie guitar. Austin's primary goal in lessons is to curate and develop each student's personal style in a fun & creative environment.
Ryan Veilleux
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Ryan has been teaching drums to private students for over 3 years, and has been playing for over 15 years. He is capable of working with students of all ages and experience levels, and loves to incorporate different music styles into his lessons. He says "Musicians may be a dime a dozen, but few reach their full potential." For those looking to reach that level, Ryan is the instructor for you.
Jessica Nieves
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Nick Ford
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Nick holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from Eastern University of CT. He is currently seeking his Master's in Music at HARTT. Nick is into many different genres from classical and musical theater, to rock and jazz. His personal specialties lie in music theory and composition, as well as in depth classical and fingerstyle techniques. He hopes to give his students the skills they need to succeed in music whether it be just for themselves or for the big stage. In his own words; "One of the most important musical experiences that started me down the path of being a musician was playing bass in the pit for the musical "Annie" my sophomore year of high school. I had never done something like that before, so I was very out of my comfort zone. I had to learn a number of new skills for the show; how to read music, how to play with a large band, and how to manage my time efficiently so I could learn the music in a timely manner. After the rehearsals and performances, I saw how fun and welcoming of a world musical theater can be which is now making want to pursue it as a career."
Nathan Porter
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Hello I’m Prince! I’m 23 years old and have been playing bass for 7 years now. I’m in a couple bands and projects and a touring musician as well, so I’ve gotten many opportunities to play shows all over the country. I’ve studied musical theory and ear training at Manchester Community College and have experience in playing a vast variety of genres such as pop, jazz, funk, indie pop, metal, EDM. Let’s learn some slap bass ????????
Margaret Mangold
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Maggey Mangold is a current doctorate student studying trumpet performance at the University of Hartford. She is from Cincinnati. Ohio where she attended the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and her Masters Degree in trumpet performance. Maggey aspires to be in a full time orchestra and a professor of trumpet at a University. She absoulutely loves teaching and her secondary instruments are strings, piano and voice. She is excited to teach in Connecticut and happy to be apart of the Guitar Center team.
Fernando Sanchez
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Hello! My name is Fernando Sanchez, I am a Dominican guitarist, pianist, and producer. I started my training in classical guitar when I was 9 years old after I got obsessed with borrowing my sister’s old guitar and playing loudly around the house. A few years later, I started taking classical piano and music theory classes in the Instituto de Cultura y Arte, a music and dance school in Dominican Republic. After moving to New York I began my music production journey where I’d combine my knowledge in guitar, piano, and bass guitar to record my own music — eventually graduating from Queensborough with a Music Production degree. My guitar playing focuses on fingerstyle American folk and Latin American styles like samba, bossa nova, bachata, and bolero. As for piano I’m mostly focused on jazz and improvisation. Additionally, I study music theory - in particular jazz improvisation and classical composition. When it comes to teaching, I believe everyone has their own journey towards playing the music they love — there is no right or wrong way to approach music and it is my responsibility to help future musicians down the path they are most comfortable with, always emphasizing safe playing and learning techniques. Additionally, I can teach in both English and Spanish!
Ryan Harvey
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Ryan's been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024. He's always been passionate about music and has been playing guitar for over six years. During the pandemic he decided to get serious about crafting his music skills and brings this same ethos to his students. If you put the time and dedication in you can turn your musical dreams into reality! He's currently recording his first original project and can't wait to help inspire his students on their own journey.
Amelia McElroy
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Music has always been a huge part of my life. Beginning piano lessons at seven years old, I was competing at classical piano competitions by the time I was thirteen. I’ve always loved performing, and have been working professionally as a pianist and organist for years. I am an accomplished vocalist with years of training and experience as well. In teaching piano, my specialty mainly lies in classical music, but I can teach all genres, even delving into jazz, improvisation, and songwriting. For vocal music, I am experienced with many genres, including ballades, jazz, pop, musical theater, and more!
Kyle McElroy
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Kyle has been playing for over 5 years and is currently studying classical guitar at ECSU. He is a multi-instrumentalist also playing bass, piano and voice. His favorite genres of music range from prog/metal to classical. Kyle hopes his love of music will inspire and challenge each student to reach their highest potential!
Raiden Bousquet
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I've been performing since a young age and have playing out consistently in bands for the last few years. Primarily a drummer I also play guitar and bass and love teaching all three! Currently, I'm drumming in an indie-rock band. I look forward to helping my students learn and build their own musical dreams.
Sean Maclure
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Sean MacLure has been developing his skills with many teachers and groups for the last 12 years. Spanning from private lessons and school ensembles, to filling in for touring bands and playing in street performances. Punk and hardcore is his bread and butter, but he has a deep appreciation for all genres. He loves learning new music with students as a way to bridge the gap between what he knows, and what they like. Sean has always been extremely technique oriented. If you can prioritize how to play correctly and efficiently first, then everything after that will move as fast as you want it to. He's been teaching since 2022, and has learned that teaching is so much more than what he thought. Alongside new skills, music lessons to him are about wellness, mindfulness, and fulfillment. It's not only about the instrument but also growing a healthy attitude towards learning. He is extremely excited about teaching at Guitar Center Manchester!
Carlos Celis-Rodriguez
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I am a professional musician and a graduate of District University in Bogotá, Colombia, with a lot of experience in different areas of the music industry. Over the years, I have worked as a music teacher, musical director, arranger, and performer, improving my skills on many stages. Most of my career was in Colombia, but since 2024, I have worked as an orchestra musician on different Royal Caribbean cruise ships. As a versatile guitarist, I play many styles of music, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, R&B, funk, and Latin music. This helps me bring a flexible and lively approach to every performance and project I am involved in.
Anthony Dailey
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Anthony Dailey brings over two decades of musical experience to his role as an instructor at Guitar Center in Manchester, CT. A former touring musician, Anthony has performed all across the United States and Canada, gaining real-world experience that he now channels into his teaching. With more than 6 years of teaching under his belt—at School of Rock and in his own home studio—Anthony offers lessons in guitar, bass, and drums for students of all levels. He’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of musicians, having guided local bands from their first rehearsals to live performances and early career steps. Anthony specializes in music theory, live performance coaching, and home recording techniques, giving students a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed both on and off the stage. He’s known for being highly adaptable, working seamlessly with students of all ages—from toddlers to adults—and especially skilled in engaging kids on the autism spectrum. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to take your skills to the next level, Anthony is committed to helping you meet your goals and find your unique musical voice.
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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 Manchester Ct.

Guitar Lessons in Manchester, CT
Guitar Lessons in Manchester, CT
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 Manchester, CT
Bass Lessons in Manchester, CT
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 Manchester Ct.
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Drums Lessons in Manchester, CT
Drums Lessons in Manchester, CT
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 Manchester, CT
Piano Lessons in Manchester, CT
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 Manchester, CT
Vocals Lessons in Manchester, CT
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 Manchester, CT
DJ Lessons And More in Manchester, CT
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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