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Music Lessons at Guitar Center New Orleans

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 New Orleans

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 New Orleans include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Adam Coolsaet
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Adam Coolsaet currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Adam teaches drum kit and percussion in all styles with expertise in jazz, rock and world music. Adam earned a bachelor degree in jazz education with a distinction in drum kit performance from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Adam has been performing on the drums for over twenty years and has had the privilege of traveling the world with many musicians. North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, Adam’s performance career has allowed for many musically enriching experiences. Teaching is a great focus in Adam’s career. With fifteen years of drum lesson instruction experience, Adam maintains a wide variety of students at various levels and ages. Adam’s passion for music started at 13 years old in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Adam initially played on old boxes and milk crates in his friend’s garage for a year before playing real drums for the first time. Inspired by the ’90s grunge movement, it didn’t take Adam long before he started broadening his musical palate. Jazz, funk, RnB, blues, Latin and African music all became fundamental to Adam’s drumming. As a patient and friendly teacher, Adam brings his vast experience and musicality to the classroom with continuous enthusiasm for playing the drums. The satisfaction of sharing the joy of music and the growth in confidence in his students is what inspires Adam as a teacher.
Neilson Bernard
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Over 25 years experience playing and touring with local and national acts world wide. Over 10 years teaching experience
Bryan Kerlec
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Kaila Hunter
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Kaila is a multidisciplinary artist, native to the greater New Orleans area. Her musical background spans over 25 years of experiences with solo and group performances for both public and private events, as well as over 10 years of teaching others about music theory and instrumental technique. She is known in our community for her ability to play and teach a wide variety of instruments. Her mission as an instructor strives to create confident musicians by customizing every lesson experience to suit the goals and learning style of each individual student, balancing curriculum with creativity.
Richard Marcell
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Rick was born in New Orleans, LA, a great city to live in if you love music. He started when he was very young, singing in the church choir when he was in 3rd grade. He later learned to play trumpet and then switched to guitar and piano. In his teenage years Rick started playing bass guitar and played professionally in various bands around the Greater New Orleans area. He has played rock, blues, country, and plenty of traditional jazz. Rick is currently Music Director for the 9:00 o’clock and 11:00 o’clock Masses at St. Anthony of Padua Church on world famous Canal St. and has been teaching with Guitar Center for 8 years.
Dylan Torrance
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Dylan Torrance spent his early life growing up around the greater New Orleans area, experiencing and absorbing the culture and sounds of this musically rich city. Starting at the age of 11, Dylan first picked up a guitar and began exploring a wide variety of music. After a few years of playing guitar and studying classical piano, Dylan attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). Here he studied with New Orleans greats such as Michael Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Michael Rihner, and Chris Severin. After his stay at NOCCA, Dylan went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance at the University of New Orleans. He studied with guitar legends Steve Masakowski, Brian Seeger, and Hank Mackie. While attending UNO, Dylan also took instruction from greats such as Ed Petersen, Victor Atkins, Brent Rose, and many guest artists including Peter Bernstein, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lionel Loueke, Ron Carter, and many more. Currently Dylan plays around New Orleans in many different groups including Tyler Kinchen and the RIght Pieces, Hector Gallardo's Cuban Jazz Trio, Fraulein Francis' Orchestra, various jazz ensembles, solo jazz guitar settings and more. His students have performed in a wide variety of settings that range from jazz ensembles, classical recitals, rock shows, blues jams, and many others.
Ryan Tingle
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Ryan Tingle was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his musical journey at the age of 11 when he got a guitar (and his first lessons) as a Christmas gift, and gained a lifelong passion in music. In high school, Ryan formed a band with friends and began performing at local venues, and also joined the school band which allowed him to branch out to other instruments. Following high school, Ryan went on to pursue a degree in music at the University of New Orleans where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2014. Soon after, he started his teaching career instructing private lessons at Guitar Center, and has been teaching for more than six years. He also has experience teaching in classroom settings in both music and ACT prep. Fun fact, Ryan has once worked as a Chocolatier at a candy store! When Ryan isn't teaching, he's most likely practicing, playing, performing, or composing music. He is also an amateur astronomer and loves taking his telescope to a dark site with clear skies. Ryan loves more than anything else to share the magic of music with his students. Being able to express yourself through music is one of the best feelings in the world, and a gift he believes everyone should be able to enjoy. Ryan enjoys teaching beginner and experienced students alike of all ages and musical tastes, and loves watching his students grow in their confidence as they surprise themselves with what they can accomplish.
Brett Dufrene
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Born and raised in New Orleans. Full-Time night club/wedding DJ for the past 6 years. Now teaching for the past 2 years.
Matthew Ryan
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After getting an electric guitar in junior high, Matthew switched over to bass in high school. Matthew was classically trained on upright while practicing on an electric bass at home. In college, Matthew studied music theory with Tom Hoekstra, father of guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Rock of Ages, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake & Night Ranger) and received an associate's degree in recording and engineering. While always having a band going, it led Matthew to a teaching opportunity in 2000 and he's been teaching since. In 2014, Matthew wrapped up an acoustic duo called Violet Moon and left Chicago for New Orleans. Studying the local sound and playing bass in an 80's hair metal tribute while recording original instrumental music fills his free time.
James Murray
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2015.
Andrea Beltran
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Andrea N. Beltrán Rodríguez, a.k.a. Drea is a vocalist, guitarist composer and producer, born and raised in the mountains of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Coming from a very musical family, she grew up listening to and learning a lot of traditional folkloric Puerto Rican music. Her mother taught her to play guitar at around 6 years old and she was also her first vocal teacher. Her father was an amateur conga player and an occasional wedding singer. At age 15 she decided to study music formally and enrolled in a special arts school in Cayey, specializing in vocal technique and choir. By age 16 she had the opportunity to sing with Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz with the high school choir at the Coliseum José Miguel Agrelot in Puerto Rico in 2017. While in high school she was rewarded a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston and started taking college credits with their international network school C.A.C.(Conservatorio de Artes del Caribe). With them she began performing around San Juan for the first time at venues like the Heineken Jazz Fest, private galas for sponsors of the school and studio recording sessions. At the age of 17 she recorded and co-produced her first single with the producer Andy Mendoza, mentored by her professor Jaime David Vasquez. After the hit of the pandemic in 2020, Beltrán began her studies with Berklee online. The artist decided to move to New Orleans in July of 2021 and take a break from school until the pandemic passed. Shortly after arriving, she joined the group ÌFÉ on vocals and minor percussion. With ÌFÉ she went on her first tour in the U.S.A. and recorded a live session for NPR’s World Café Live. In January of 2022, she took her studies back up at the University of New Orleans in which she is currently majoring in vocal jazz performance.
Catherine Atkins
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
Randy Martono-Chai
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Marigny Hemenway
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Ana Azevedo
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Ana is a native of Niteroi - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Ana has been drumming since 2007. She recorded and toured Brazil with hard rock "girl bands" Indiscipline & Melyra, performing at large venues like Circo Voador and Imperator opening for bands such as Arch Enemy. In 2018, Ana visited New Orleans and found her second home in it's musical community. After moving to Louisiana, she entreprenerd her own independent business of creative fashion accessories and built a career as one of New Orleans most beloved percussionists. Ana has been regularly performing for six years in and around the French Quarter, with an assortment of cover bands & original artists. She's also marched in drumline performances of several Carnival parades in New Orleans over the years since moving to the states. Ana is an active studio & live performing artist, based in New Orleans, who occasionally travels to other major cities in the United States & Europe. Wherever she goes, the positive vibrations she creates on drums come strait from the heart and each beat resounds her love of playing music, delighting audiences and fellow musicians across all preferences of musical genres. She is a versatile and vivacious musician, who inspires others to explore the world of rhythm!
Henry Westmoreland
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Felipe Antonio
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Has been teaching guitar for 20 years. Felipe is a musician from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He plays and teaches Jazz, Fusion, Blues, Rock, Funk, Samba, Bossa Nova, Latin, Pop/Rock among many other genres of music. In addition, he teaches Improvisation, Music Theory & Music Composition. Felipe was heavily influenced by jazz, classic rock and Brazilian music at a young age so he decided to move to the U.S to study Jazz performance at the University of Arkansas. He has a Bachelor, a Master's degree and a Graduate Certificate in music performance from the University of Arkansas. Felipe is also a professional musician. You can find him performing weekly with a variety of bands, including his own quintet (Felipe Antonio's Quinteto), in several New Orleans venues, such as Bamboula's, Cafe Negril, Maison, Spotted Cat, 30/90, Apple Barrel, the Broadside, Maison Dupuy, Bourbon O, May Baily's, 21s Amendment among other venues. Guitar lessons with this instructor can be held in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Jesse Ramsey
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Jesse is the premiere Woodwinds instructor for Guitar Center New Orleans, going as far back as 2013. Since then he has been a valued member of our lessons community, inspiring his students and fellow instructors alike with his gentle sincerity and patient teaching style. Jesse is also a masterful songwriter and composer, accompanying his poetic lyricism on both Guitar and Piano. He's an accomplished studio recording musician, as well as a celebrated live performance improvisational artist.
Randon Ladner
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2021.
Eugene Knezevich
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Matthew King
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2023. I've studied and played music, primarily guitar, for 20 years as a self-taught player. So I know all the mistakes guitarists make normally. Ive written books on beginner guitar, music theory, lead guitar, and songwriting amongst other topics. I believe that a foundation in good technique, fretboard knowledge, and disciplined practice will help anyone reach their music goals. A few of my favorite artists include the Beatles, Guns n Roses, Dream Theater, Soundgarden, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Son House, and even Taylor Swift.
Julian St James
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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 New Orleans.

Guitar Lessons in Harahan, LA
Guitar Lessons in Harahan, LA
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 Harahan, LA
Bass Lessons in Harahan, LA
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 New Orleans.
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Drums Lessons in Harahan, LA
Drums Lessons in Harahan, LA
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 Harahan, LA
Piano Lessons in Harahan, LA
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 Harahan, LA
Vocals Lessons in Harahan, LA
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 Harahan, LA
DJ Lessons And More in Harahan, LA
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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