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Cedar Rapids
Guitar Center
Cedar Rapids
4651 1st Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3203
(319) 378-1720
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Monday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Cedar Rapids

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 Cedar Rapids

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 Cedar Rapids include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Cedar Rapids
Douglas Bruck
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Guitar Center Cedar Rapids 4651 1st Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA
I have been performing, composing and arranging for the piano most of my life now. I have been teaching music for over 20 years in various forms from private instruction to music classes. I can teach piano and keyboard in various styles from rock and roll to classical to western swing. I teach a variety of music courses currently at community colleges including Music Theory, Piano classes, History of Rock Music, Music Fundamentals and Music Appreciation.
Billylee Janey
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I have been teaching for over 25 years. I've toured the country professionally playing for thousands of people. With that said I should mention that I have been playing music for over 50 years now. I am in the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame, the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of fame and the Hard Rock Cafe Hall of fame where they also put up a display of some items from my performances. I have several record deals and have almost all of my life being a professional musician while having time to also work on my farm.
Lamaria Purchase
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Lamaria has been drumming for 20 years. She works as a para at a local elementary school as well. She plays at local events regularly.
Jacob Stack
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Jake has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has been playing for 20 years. He also plays with the band "Open with Daughtery." Jake is an excellent instructor for anyone wanting to play guitar and sing. He can teach in styles like Alternative, Americana, Country, Punk, Rock, and more!
Joyce Strabala
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Joyce has been playing piano for over 48 years and has over 38 years of teaching experience. She is a piano instructor and accompanist at Cornell College and especially loves teaching younger children and beginners how to get started. Joyce is a great option for learning to read and write music and is a joy to be around!
Braeden Payton
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Guitar Center Cedar Rapids 4651 1st Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA
Braeden has been playing guitar and bass for over 10 years. He loves teaching people of all ages and specializes in rock, metal, country, and choral music.
Layton White
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Layton started performing from a young age with some of his most recent performances at Brucemore in Cedar Rapids. His focus shifted over time from plays and musicals to performing in bands and writing and producing music. He has played live everywhere from dive bars to festival stages. Layton is open for a wide range of artists and styles such as Icona Pop, Icarus the Owl, Amyst, and many more.
Kobe Williams
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Jaxon Jung
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Dakota McWhortor
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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 Cedar Rapids.

Guitar Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
Guitar Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids, IA
Bass Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Drums Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
Drums Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids, IA
Piano Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids, IA
Vocals Lessons in Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids, IA
DJ Lessons And More in Cedar Rapids, IA
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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