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Guitar Center
Atlanta
2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE
Suite 13
Atlanta, GA 30329-3034
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Lesson Hours
Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Store Services
  • Lessons
    Lessons
    From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
  • Repairs
    Repairs
    From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
  • Rentals
    Rentals
    Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
  • GC Pro
    GC Pro
    Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to top manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems sure to exceed your expectations.
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
  • Vintage
    Vintage
    From rare finds to coveted classics, you never know what you’ll find in our vintage collection. Find that perfect instrument that was made decades ago and summon all the tone and vibe from that special moment in time.
  • Pedal Station
    Pedal Station
    Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
  • The Roland Store
    The Roland Store
    The Roland Store at Guitar Center is a custom-designed space staffed with a dedicated specialist, handpicked for their expertise in Roland products. Contact us to schedule a private demo with any product from BOSS, V-MODA or Roland.
Store Services
  • GC Pro
    GC Pro
    Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to top manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems sure to exceed your expectations.
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
  • Vintage
    Vintage
    From rare finds to coveted classics, you never know what you’ll find in our vintage collection. Find that perfect instrument that was made decades ago and summon all the tone and vibe from that special moment in time.
  • Pedal Station
    Pedal Station
    Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
  • The Roland Store
    The Roland Store
    The Roland Store at Guitar Center is a custom-designed space staffed with a dedicated specialist, handpicked for their expertise in Roland products. Contact us to schedule a private demo with any product from BOSS, V-MODA or Roland.
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Guitar Center Atlanta Music Lessons

Music Lessons at Guitar Center Atlanta

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 Atlanta

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

Instructors at Guitar Center Atlanta
Jasmine Kelley
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Jazz Kelley is an alumna of The UNSINKABLE Albany State University, where she was the first female to successfully graduate with a BA in Music Education & Performance with a focus in Drums and Percussion. She currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. She currently plays drums for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, MLB’s Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Drum Academy, World Changers Youth Experience, & Rex Evans. She’s worked with several Grammy Award winning artists, singers, songwriters, executive record producers such as J. Cole, Jermaine Dupree, Mike Will, Crime Mob, Rae Sremmurd, the NFL and ESPN for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, GA. Jazz is proficient in teaching all skill levels and welcomes everyone with open arms!
Ernesto Cardenas
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Growing up, Ernesto started listening to different styles of music including Electronic, Classical, Rock, & Latin. In school, he began playing the violin and drums. This developed in him a passion for sound and creating musical atmospheres. He has now been producing music for 9 years, and DJing for 7, performing in events from Atlanta to Ibiza, Spain. In Spring of 2016 he served residency at the world famous club, Sankey's Ibiza. He has been teaching audio production and DJing for over 4 years, since joining Guitar Center as a Lessons Instructor in January 2017. Ernesto currently concentrates on sharing his curiosity and love for music, to empower creativity in his students. While DJing and creating music under his project Silent Duality and managing his art and music event series named Dimensions of Being.
Kenneth Howes
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Kenny Howes holds a Bachelor of Music from Florida State University, as well as an Associate of Arts in Music Education from Polk State College (FL). Kenny lives in Atlanta, has performed as bassist for the Retro Futura Tour (accompanying Katrina Of The Waves, Paul Young, and Annabella Of Bow Wow Wow) and also with The Smithereens, including a national tour with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. As a songwriter, he has released eight albums to critical acclaim, recorded with countless others, and performs locally with his band Kenny Howes and The Wow. Kenny was also a master teacher at The Academy for the Performing Arts at Huntington Beach High School (California), and was the Director Of Sales at Rickenbacker International Corporation (Santa Ana, CA).Before becoming Lessons Lead at the Atlanta store, he taught all levels on guitar (bass, acoustic, electric), beginner piano, and theory.
Benjamin Hernandez
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Ben Hernandez graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Engineering and a minor in music. Now living in Atlanta, Ga., Ben has performed nationally and internationally with artists such as Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson, G Love and Special Sauce, Arrested Development, The Derek Trucks Band, Col. Bruce Hampton, Tone Loc, and Maceo Parker, among many others. He has also composed and produced scores for films such as Haven’s End Parked; His performance specialties include all styles, with a focus on Rock, Blues, Country, Metal, and Jazz. As for teaching style, Ben is able to teach all skill levels; but particularly likes to focus on demystifying music theory, and encouraging improvisation, even with beginners.
Tia Bailey
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Guitar Center Atlanta 1485 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA
Personally I love the sense of community music brings. Guitar specifically is such a social instrument that people from all backgrounds are able to enjoy and constantly learn from and expand on.
Bruce Lasher
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
I was born and raised in Atlanta, and grew up on Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, and pretty much anything with a guitar. Although I studied Computer Science while at Clemson University, my main passion lied with guitar and I performed with the classical guitar ensemble. I started playing guitar at 8 years old, I have been performing off and on for about 10 years, and I am currently working on my own career in music.
Sandra Evans
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Music is a universal language, and has always been able to put into words what I can’t.
Adrian Christman
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
My name is Max Christman and I am professional drummer/music educator. Over my career I have implemented numerous teaching practices where skills overlap so you learn how to play more than what you are even aware you are working on. I come from a background of playing in bands, so all the musical things I will show you have been used in real world situations and work. I always try and foster my students growth with working on things I know will make them excel, but always applying it in a way that keeps playing and practicing fun, interesting, and rewarding.
Trevor Ford
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Music allows me to be creative and expressive in a way that I can show to other people. I love allowing other people to learn and experience music in a way that is personal and meaningful to them. I have loved music since I was little. I grew up playing in different churches since middle school. I’m excited to get people to learn how to express themselves through their instruments.
Harry Antoniou
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Aushailene Barkley
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
Aushailene loves inspiring creatives and helping them fulfill their own life purpose.
Laura De Amorim
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
I'm originally from Marietta but I've lived in many places from Hawaii to Oregon within the past several years. I've played hundreds of gigs and have been in multiple bands over the past few years. Music has been a passion of mine since I was 13 and I love sharing my passion for music with others.
Carole Rinn
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
I have worked extensively in Theatre as both an actor and a musician, performing and composing pieces for plays. While studying theatre arts in England I gave private guitar lessons on the side.
Chikamso Ifesinachi
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Guitar Center Atlanta 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE Suite 13 Atlanta, GA
I’ve been DJing since 2020 and teaching since 2022, with a passion for blending global sounds like Afro Beats and South African house with mainstream genres. I love curating energy and showing others how to control the vibe, whether it’s through mixing, scratching, or reading the crowd.
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Pickup & Play

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 Atlanta.

Guitar Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Guitar Lessons in Atlanta, GA
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.
Bass Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Bass Lessons in Atlanta, GA
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 Atlanta.
Drums Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Drums Lessons in Atlanta, GA
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.
Piano Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Piano Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Explore melodies and chords to help you build emotional power. You’ll have more range at your fingertips than with any other instrument.
Vocals Lessons in Atlanta, GA
Vocals Lessons in Atlanta, GA
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.
DJ Lessons And More  in Atlanta, GA
DJ Lessons And More in Atlanta, GA
We also offer lessons on DJing, brass & woodwind instruments, music production and songwriting. Call 866-761-0244 for more information.
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.

Other Locations Nearby

  • 1901 Terrell Mill RD
    Suite 600
    Marietta, GA 30067-8319
    • Lessons
      Lessons
      From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
    • Repairs
      Repairs
      From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
    • Rentals
      Rentals
      Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
    • Platinum Room
      Platinum Room
      Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
  • 1455 Pleasant Hill Rd.
    Lawrenceville, GA 30044-3045
    • Lessons
      Lessons
      From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
    • Repairs
      Repairs
      From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
    • Rentals
      Rentals
      Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
    • Platinum Room
      Platinum Room
      Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
    • Recording Room
      Recording Room
      Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own home or project studio, or you need to compare the fine nuances between pro-grade mics, monitors and more, this location is specially outfitted with everything you need, including an immersive Dolby Atmos setup.
  • 970 North Point Dr.
    Suite A120
    Alpharetta, GA 30022-1547
    • Lessons
      Lessons
      From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
    • Repairs
      Repairs
      From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
    • Rentals
      Rentals
      Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
    • Platinum Room
      Platinum Room
      Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
  • 1570 Crater Lake Dr. NW
    Bldg. 200
    Kennesaw, GA 30152-5004
    • Lessons
      Lessons
      From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
    • Repairs
      Repairs
      From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
    • Rentals
      Rentals
      Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
    • Platinum Room
      Platinum Room
      Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.