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Guitar Center
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1600 Woodbury Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801-3250
(603) 431-3248
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Guitar Center Portsmouth Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth

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

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Instructors at Guitar Center Portsmouth
Kyle Hughes
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Kyle is a drummer, technician, and keyboardist with a passion for metal, soundscapes, and synthesized music. A former GC Lessons student himself, he enjoys working with budding drummers to learn the basics of beat, fills, and color.
Richard Black
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Ryan Place Beevers
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Ryan has loved music for as long as he can remember, with his dad introducing him to rock and heavy metal which led to his first guitar at 12 years old. He enrolled at Berklee College of Music in 2016 to pursue this lifelong musical dream, studying guitar and film scoring, for which he finished his degree in LA studying with composer Haim Mazar in 2019. Ryan began teaching privately in college and has enjoyed working with students on their playing. After graduating he continued growing in his teaching and has taught at a variety of schools and studios. Ryan has released 3 albums with his band, and is pursuing writing for media projects. He’s excited to work with the GC Portsmouth students!
Alyssa Ostrowski
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Alyssa is a Seacoast-based musician and a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire in Percussion Performance. She plays in a variety of local groups, playing both drum set with bands and classical percussion in wind bands and orchestras. In 2023, she toured with UNH’s 3-o'clock Big Band at the 50th Anniversary Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy. She is a life-long lover of music, and draws inspiration not only for her playing, but for her work as a freelance digital illustrator. Alyssa is excited to join the GC Portsmouth team and teach one of the most fun instruments out there!
Daniel Noronha
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Dan Noronha completed his music degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2007 concentrating in piano, composition, and arranging, studying with Paul Merrill, Arlene Kies, and Chad Bowles. He has composed and produced orchestral scores and is an experienced video editor. He is also an active songwriter and enjoys writing for different styles and forums. As a teacher, Dan loves adapting, rewriting, and arranging music to make students feel more successful while learning. He is excited to work with the students at GC Portsmouth!
Timothy Scott
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Tim Scott is a Seacoast-based guitarist and teacher who studied at the University of New Hampshire. He has competed in local and national classical guitar competitions, and has had the privilege to play with the UNH Symphony Orchestra, Opera Maine, and other local ensembles. He has played lead and rhythm guitar with bands around the area. Tim is also a passionate songwriter and singer. He’s excited to help students learn about the seemingly endless ways to enjoy making music!
Christopher Taylor
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Chris Taylor began his musical journey taking lessons and working at DiCenso’s Drum Shop in Weymouth, MA, learning the basics of rock, reggae, latin, and pop through the owner’s “A Practical Workbook for the Modern Drummer”. He then went on to further study the kit at South Shore Conservatory of Music where he also studied concert percussion, pitched mallet instruments, world drumming, and more with Ed Sorrentino. Chris has performed across New England at a variety of shows with different bands. After a hiatus from drumming to raise a family, Chris has returned to playing and is excited to share his joy and experience with the students at GC Portsmouth!
John Ventura
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
John Ventura is a life-long lover of music, having played the guitar for over 30 years. From his childhood in Plaistow, NH, he began learning Van Halen and Metallica on electric, and later found a love for acoustic through his love of Andy McKee. John served in law enforcement and as a lawyer for 20 years, and after retiring, has been teaching workshops to police and public defenders across New England. Combining his early love of music and his later love of teaching, John is excited to work with the students at Guitar Center Portsmouth, and learn even more music to enjoy through working with the students.
Anthony Lipetri
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Anthony LiPetri is a guitarist who has performed with a variety of groups including rock music for bar bands, pop music with dance bands, jazz bands, and pit ensembles for theater. Anthony has been heavily inspired by classic rock and jazz music. He had a regular roster of students while studying guitar at UNH and loved making sure they achieved and learned the styles of music they love. Anthony is excited to teach at Guitar Center Portsmouth and open a wider world of music for students.
Matthew Crosier
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Matthew Crosier is a passionate and dynamic musician. He played in his high school Jazz Band and Jazz Combo and won two awards for outstanding musicianship by the University of New Hampshire at the Clark Terry Jazz Festival. Matthew attended a Berklee College of Music summer program in 2022 during which he was instructed by Berklee Professors, and has also played in a number of independent, personal ensembles, as well as self producing and independently releasing music on streaming services. He is excited to share all the wisdom he learned from a variety of incredible instructors with the students at Guitar Center Portsmouth!
Daschiel Paris
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Dash Paris is a guitarist, bassist, and drummer who studied at Berklee College of Music. He has worked as a music teacher in private lessons for kids and adults, as well as at summer camps. Dash’s parents introduced him to a wide range of musical influences, including Neil Young and Miles Davis, and he continues to love music both old and new and enjoys discovering more music through working with students. Dash is excited to share his learning and experiences with the students at GC Portsmouth!!
Aiden Hunt
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
Jakob Heisey
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Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Jake Heisey is a guitarist and bassist with a passion for keeping the sounds and styles of last-century's music alive in a modern setting. Since early elementary school, he has been influenced by bands such as The Beatles, Queen, The Grateful Dead, Boston, Wings, Phish, and more. When not playing guitar or bass, he plays drums, keys, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, or double bass. Since performing for the first time in fourth grade, he's gone on to appear at The Music Hall, The Colonial Theatre, Nova Arts, loads of theatre pit orchestras, and in many different rock, blues, folk/bluegrass, jazz, and classical groups. Jake is looking forward to sharing his passion with others here at GC Portsmouth.
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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 Portsmouth.

Guitar Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
Guitar Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
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 Portsmouth, NH
Bass Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
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 Portsmouth.
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Drums Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
Drums Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
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 Portsmouth, NH
Piano Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
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 Portsmouth, NH
Vocals Lessons in Portsmouth, NH
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 Portsmouth, NH
DJ Lessons And More in Portsmouth, NH
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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