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2891 Radcliff Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49512-1701
(616) 464-0000
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Guitar Center Kentwood Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Rapids include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Jess Willyard
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Jess has been playing music for over 35 years and teaching music lessons for over 20 years. He started on bass guitar, then added guitar, ukulele, mandolin, drums and vocals, playing a wide variety of musical styles and genres throughout his career. Jess has a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Videography and History, and he enjoys life as a full-time musician. He has toured around the world and performed live in countries such as Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Belgium, to name a few. Jess also builds his own guitars, and he loves to show off his custom guitars to students! Jess believes in making his lessons as fun and engaging as possible, while still emphasizing the importance of discipline and working hard.
Aria Gard
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Owen Edwards
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I've played Piano and Saxophone in various rock, pop, and jazz groups and ensembles since I was 9 years old, and have experience performing in the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas as well as several towns in the Upper Peninsula. I specialize in teaching beginner Piano and Sax players as well as helping players perform in pop, rock, and jazz styles who may not have experience in those areas.
Joel Prensner
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Joel has a deep love for music and has played guitar for over 12 years. He started with classical guitar, but quickly grew a love for pop and jazz music. In high school, he played in jazz ensembles and became obsessed with writing his own music. It was this passion that led him to studying music composition at Calvin University. There, he was a member of the Jazz Ensemble and also accompanied the Calvin Gospel Choir. Nowadays, Joel lives in Eastown where he produces music for his solo project Dune Drama and plays at church and local gigs. Joel is also open to offering lessons in home recording and production. When not making music, Joel enjoys playing pickup soccer and pickle ball.
Thaddeus Hofheinz
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Thaddeus started singing in children's choirs from the age of 5, and started developing a love of music from that time. Thaddeus has been playing Saxophone and other woodwind instruments for 24 years, Ukulele for 21 years, Guitar and Bass for 17 years, and Orchestra Instruments for 15 years. Thaddeus began teaching Ukulele at his local elementary school while he was still a high school student, and began teaching group lessons with Wheatland Music Organization and in local schools for both children as young as 5 up to adults of all ages shortly thereafter. Thaddeus enjoys assisting students discover and cultivate a love of music that will last a lifetime. Thaddeus has worked in the social work field for the past 14 years, and is comfortable working with students who are differently abled or neurodivergent with a trauma informed approach.
William Richards
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Mr. Richards started on the banjo at the age of 9, and then the guitar at the age of 11. Started teaching both instruments in the mid 1980s throughout Kentucky before moving to Michigan. Mr. Richards has performed on various locations through out the USA. In 2016, Mr. Richards won 4 Gold medals and was a finalist in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (Jackson, Mississippi). In 2017, Mr. Richards was awarded Veteran of Influence in the Creative Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2018, Mr. Richards won 4 Gold Medals and was a finalist in the National Veterans Creative Arts (Des Moines, Iowa). Mr. Richards won 3rd place in the MVE Lab with his presentation of teaching Creative Arts to veterans. In 2024, Mr. Richards will have both a musical and an art entry with Art Prize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With over 45 years of experience and multiple awards, Mr. Richards hopes to help others through the creative arts, as that is the driving passion.
Anthony Jones
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Guitar Center Kentwood 2891 Radcliff Ave. SE Kentwood, MI
Anthony was introduced to music in the 5th grade on the recorder. Throughout junior high and high school, he picked up saxophone. After high school, in 1979, Anthony put together an R&B group with his friends called the "Par-Llo Connection" where he played lead guitar. The Par-Llo Connection is still together today and is still actively performing. Anthony and his group have performed with a number of notable R&B groups who have come to Grand Rapids including "Switch", "The Barkays", and "Zapp & Roger". With over 45 years of experience playing guitar, Anthony is sure to provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise, especially for those interested in the R&B and Gospel genres. Anthony is a strong believer that practice makes perfect, and perfect practice makes excellence. As a student, you will get out of it what you put into it, and Anthony will set you up with the tools and resources you need to succeed in achieving your musical goals.
Joshua Lenz
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Josh first picked up a Les Paul in 2009 and has been absolutely obsessed with guitar ever since. Over the years, Josh has picked up quite the wealth of knowledge pertaining to the instrument. He is an absolute knowledge hound, and makes it a mission to learn as much as possible. He has played in several bands, and actively jams, writes, and records with his circle of musician friends. He is a hobbyist by nature, with the knowledge, ability and technical skill to match that of a seasoned veteran. He is a very laid-back, down to earth guy with the ability to get along with anybody. In his lessons, the "fun factor" is albeit a guarantee. He can teach you how to strum, serenade, and mostly shred on whatever you want. he will specifically tailor a lesson plan according to your specific goals as a guitarist. His main priority is to make sure the student is achieving consistent growth and improvement, while simultaneously making sure you're having a great time.
Erika Purcell-Williams
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Erika began playing music at around 9-10 years old. She 'bounced" around from instrument to instrument until she found her love playing drums. However, her very first instrument was the piano, as she grew up with one in her grandmother's home. Throughout elementary and middle school, she participated in the school band, eventually finding an interest in the tenor saxophone. When she transferred high schools, she continued to play sax until she found a love for the drum line, switching from tenor saxophone to snare drum. While "bouncing around" from instrument to instrument throughout high school, Erika was very active within her church's Youth Ministry, playing keys along with other young musicians. Her love for music somehow led her to pick up a bass guitar, and the bass would become her primary love. She played bass for the Michigan Gospel Chorale while attending the University of Michigan. However, she stopped playing music altogether when she moved out of Michigan for graduate school. She moved back home and started played music once again. Since returning in 2010, she's played for the Festival of the Arts, productions with Circle Theatre, the G.R. Foodie Fest, and numerous other events around West Michigan. She's a faithful member of her church's band.
Malachi Giese
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Malachi started his musical journey in middle school, where he played the oboe. He continued to play the oboe throughout Middle School and High School, also picking up piano during those years. During his Senior year, he decided to swap to guitar just before going into College, and he couldn't be happier. Throughout his time at Grand Rapids Community College he studied guitar with Brian Morris, and piano and theory with Dr. Deborah DeWitt, graduating in the spring of 2025. He received accolades such as the music department's leadership award for his ability to teach and help his classmates work through their assignments. While teaching, Malachi strives to create an environment where mistakes are accepted as part of the learning process, and growth happens at the rate of the individual student.
Michael Grooms
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Mike has been playing guitar for over 50 years. He plays electric and acoustic guitar. Mike has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Davenport College and enjoys life as a musician. He played in a country band for 8 years and in variety band for 10 years. Mike believes in making his lessons as fun and engaging as possible, while still emphasizing the importance of discipline and working hard. Music theory is an important component in teaching & lesson creation.
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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 Grand Rapids.

Guitar Lessons in Kentwood, MI
Guitar Lessons in Kentwood, 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.
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Bass Lessons in Kentwood, MI
Bass Lessons in Kentwood, 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 Grand Rapids.
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Drums Lessons in Kentwood, MI
Drums Lessons in Kentwood, 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.
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Piano Lessons in Kentwood, MI
Piano Lessons in Kentwood, MI
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 Kentwood, MI
Vocals Lessons in Kentwood, 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.
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DJ Lessons And More in Kentwood, MI
DJ Lessons And More in Kentwood, MI
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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