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3968 W. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33614-5628
(813) 801-9290
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Tampa

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 Tampa

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

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Instructors at Guitar Center Tampa
Eric Gontrum
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Eric has been playing guitar and writing songs for 15+ years. He has a minor in Music from Frostburg State University where his studied classical and jazz guitar. He taught guitar and ukulele at Limelight Music School in his hometown of Baltimore Maryland where he fostered his love for teaching. He loves to sing and write songs which influences his a approach to the guitar. He plays live at local venues and is a always more than happy to answer any questions! "With all the enjoyment I have gotten out of guitar over the years it is such a gift it is to be able to share and foster that enjoyment for someone else."
Michel Salazar
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Born in Cuba, Michel Salazar began studying music at the young age of 11, specializing in double bass under his mentor Orlando López (Cachaito). At the end of his first year of elementary school, he performed for the first time as part of a tribute to Generoso Jimenez, in which students performed with Chucho Valdéz and his orchestra Irakere. Later, Michel attended the Amadeo Roldan School and graduated in 1993. The versatility of Michel’s talents have allowed him to work within a wide range of styles including latin, jazz, rock, gospel, pop, african, and others. He has collaborated with musicians such as Seckou Keita,Tito Nieves, La India, Jerry Riviera, and Billy Cobham with whom he’s toured internationally. Michel lives and works in Tampa, Florida.
Dow Veit
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Angelo Santana
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Julian Costales
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Julian Costales, is a highly dedicated and passionate music enthusiast with an eagerness to channel their deep love for music into a rewarding pursuit. Starting at the age of 12 studying online for music production and getting their hands on any music theory knowledge, spending hours piecing information together, and then joining their first performance class at Strawberry Crest Highschool at 14 taking a Guitar and Piano class, they fell in love with the instruments and developed a deep gratitude for live performance on top of their love of electronic production. Since attending Hillsborough Community College in the spring of 2023 for Music Performance in Guitar. They have played every semester as part of their guitar ensemble and solo performances, joining HCC’s choir and singing with the University of Tampa's choir and at Disney's Candlelight. His teaching philosophy is grounded in fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where students are inspired to explore and excel with their love for music in mind, setting them up with the tools to pursue their passion with the same vigor that he has.
Joaquin Flores
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Joaquin is a musician, singer, and music producer. He studied music at the National Conservatory of Music of the Dominican Republic, specializing in classical guitar and electric bass and received a Masters in Education. He has dedicated over 20 years of experience teaching musical instruments such as guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, accordion, saxophone, flute, and others. Joaquin has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Grant Frazier
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Samuel Hastings
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Zachary Pendergrass
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Guitar Center Tampa 3968 W. Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL
Music has always been my passion; ever since my father taught me to play the guitar at around the age of ten. I know how much of an impact music has had on my life, and what better way to give back then to show others the beauty of music through teaching. With an educational background of social work along with eight collaborative years of teaching music, I have become comfortable providing lessons to children and adults of all ages, as well as children with mental disabilities, including those with Down Syndrome and/or Autism spectrum disorder. Instruments: Guitar/ Drums/ Bass/ Ukulele
Cynthia Hearring
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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 Tampa.

Guitar Lessons in Tampa, FL
Guitar Lessons in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL
Bass Lessons in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa.
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Drums Lessons in Tampa, FL
Drums Lessons in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL
Piano Lessons in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL
Vocals Lessons in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL
DJ Lessons And More in Tampa, FL
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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