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Guitar Center
Canton
39415 Ford Rd.
Canton Township, MI 48187-4320
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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
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    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.
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    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.
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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Guitar Center Canton Township Music Lessons

Music Lessons at Guitar Center Canton

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 Canton

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

Instructors at Guitar Center Canton
Jonathon Stafford
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Irina Angeles
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Irina's first experience with the piano was learning songs her mom taught her when she was preschool aged, learning songs like "Blue Moon." She was exposed to many musical genres as a kid; her dad enjoyed smooth jazz, regularly listening to 98.7 when it was a smooth jazz station, for example. Her family's love of music naturally transferred to her. She finally began formal piano lessons at 8 years old training under Lesya Kovalchuk focusing on classical piano, emphasizing proper technique and musical expression. Irina quickly progressed and took on advanced pieces early on in her education. She participated in Student Achievement Testing offered by members of the MMTA (Michigan Music Teachers Association). Although Irina's primary focus in lessons was classical piano, she has broad musical interests and enjoys discovering new kinds of music. The skills she acquired from her lessons allowed her to branch out and create and play her own music.
John Devine
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2022.
Matthew Stawinski
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I began playing guitar the age of 4 after receiving a red Squire Stratocaster for Christmas. Throughout the next few years, I was lucky enough to have an incredible teacher and found many opportunities to start performing through my school. Christmas parties to block parties to jazz clubs, I have played a lot of different types of shows during my career so far as a musician. I hope to bring this versatile background into the lesson room so that I can accommodate the style of music that each student is interested in. Over the last few years, I have been studying music and guitar at the University of Michigan and have completed a couple of programs at Berklee College of Music.
Deondre Richmond
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I have been playing music since I was six years old. I started in choir, and moved to classical music, first playing clarinet. I then moved to bass, playing in Jazz band in 8th grade. Upon moving back to Michigan to live with my father, I moved to the guitar at 16. I studied guitar greats, such as Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Wes Montgomery and more during this time. I studied privately with a graduate from Berklee College of Music named Robert Huffman for three years, before continuing music theory learning at Washtenaw Community College, learning classical music theory as the highest theory level in the course. After transferring into Eastern Michigan University, I performed with local bands, before meeting with members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Parliament Funkadelic at 24. Currently, I have recorded two projects (the album "Beyond The Magick Mirror" and my new project to be released at the end of this year) with this collective of Musicians, signed a distribution deal with Sony/AMG out of Toronto from legendary producer Mark S. Berry (The Beatles, David Bowie, Yes, Cameo, Joan Jett) under the artist name Duke Charelle. In 2022, I was awarded a Billboard Plaque for my single Liquid Galaxies (which reached #22 on Billboard Top 100), which was featured on the compilation disc "Hotline Miami: Vol #3". I am also music director of the band P-Funk Outlawz, led by Parliament Funkadelic drummer Lonnie Green, also known as Kount Funkula.
Michael Di Sebastian
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Alexander Noreen
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With a love of all kinds of music, Alex has a lifetime of experience performing and making music in a variety of genres and settings ranging from the typical 4-person rockband set up all the way to symphonic and theatrical work. Alex's experience includes session, touring, and music education work over his many years as a musician. Taking the approach of tailoring lessons toward a student's goals, needs, and musical interests, Alex has built and ran his own music programs for a variety of locations including park districts and schools always keeping in mind spreading the love and enjoyment of music and helping others unlock a new form of self expression.
Jeremy Palmer
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Jeremy is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, and analog synth enthusiast, with years of experience in recording technology, mixing, performing, and other forms of music technology. He has been teaching music lessons for over 20 years and enjoys working with both beginners and more advanced students.
Ryan Haley
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Hello! My name is Ryan Haley, and I have been a guitarist and bassist performing in the Detroit area since about 2013. I picked up the guitar around age 9, and started to find my way with music shortly thereafter. I was fortunate enough to have a great start to my music education through Hazel Park Schools, learning the trumpet, baritone, tuba, and marching tenor drums while still playing my guitar in multiple ensembles inside and outside of school until graduation. In 2017, I was lucky enough to be accepted to the Detroit Institute of Music Education and completed my bachelors degree in Guitar Performance in 2021. I currently perform throughout the Detroit-Metropolitan area with multiple local acts as a guitarist and bassist, including artists like Jon Paul Wallace, and my own band, Ursa Day. The first and most important thing I like my students to know about me is that we are in this together! I am a firm believer that the most important part of the process in learning a new instrument is enjoying what you're learning! I strive to ensure my students are excited about what they're hearing and playing first and foremost. To do this, I use democratic teaching strategies to help decide alongside my students what material they would like to cover, and at what pace. This means things like choices in songs and genres of interest are all up to you! It is my job to hear your goals and come up with the best plan for both of us to achieve them. I have experience with students from pre-school age (5-6 yrs) to older adults (60+), and have no expectations for a student who comes to me for instruction. My personal specialties as a guitarist lie primarily in Rock, Jazz, and Blues music, with improvisation and transcription of solos/parts being some of my favorite concepts to teach any new student. Thank you so much for reading this, and I hope to share my passion with you soon!
Tyler Evans
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Hey, I'm Tyler! I specialize in guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. I also produce and engineer music for myself and others and play in multiple acts around the metro Detroit area. I've been teaching private and group lessons for about 2 years. I currently attend school for sound recording technology at Schoolcraft College.
Curtis Glatter
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Curtis Glatter is an artist, composer, improviser and percussionist. Mr. Glatter began recording and performing at the age of 15 and is still going strong after 40 years. In the past 30 years, Glatter has studied with conductor/ composer Pierre Boulez in NYC and AACM's Wadada Leo Smith. Glatter has attended Henry Ford College and Oakland University for his B.A. in Music as well as hosted a new music series for 3 years in San Diego, California. He has performed on dozens of live and studio recordings all over America and has been a featured guest artist on WXOU, CTN TV, WCBN, WKPBS, WHFR, KSDS. In 2023, Glatter and his cross-country trio called TROIKASTRA released their first trio CD called “It's the door with the little stairs” on the Castor and Pollux Music label and this 2024 season he is currently hosting the 13th Annual Drum and Dance Jam at the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Keith Davis
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Hi, I'm Keith Davis and I've been playing guitar since I was 15. I originally started with a focus on rock music, but I eventually developed an intense interest in jazz music and went for my degree in Jazz Studies. At the same time, I cut my teeth in various groups and performed locally, along with participating in musical theater as a guitarist.
William Bennett
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William has been playing piano since the age of 4, and has played professionally since the age of 12. He studied classical piano for 10 years before transitioning to jazz and rock. He studied formally at The University of Toledo and at Wayne State. He was nominated for best jazz pianist in the Detroit Music Awards in 2023. He has toured with Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses and other groups. He has had a weekly gig on Sunday mornings and Weber's Inn for 14 years, and was the main pianist at the Grand Hotel for 2.
Nathan Walker
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Worked as a music instructor for 7 years, working at School of Rock Farmington teaching 12 performance classes.
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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 Canton.

Guitar Lessons in Canton Township, MI
Guitar Lessons in Canton Township, MI
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 Canton Township, MI
Bass Lessons in Canton Township, MI
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 Canton.
Drums Lessons in Canton Township, MI
Drums Lessons in Canton Township, MI
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 Canton Township, MI
Piano Lessons in Canton Township, MI
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 Canton Township, MI
Vocals Lessons in Canton Township, MI
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 Canton Township, MI
DJ Lessons And More in Canton Township, MI
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.

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