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Ocean
Guitar Center
Ocean
2323 Route 66
Ocean, NJ 07712-3961
(732) 493-0614
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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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Guitar Center Ocean Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Ocean

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 Ocean

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

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Gavin Brown
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
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Louis Panico
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Michael Monto
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
I graduated from Rutgers University with a masters in human resource management and a bachelors in psych, music, and audio engineering. I play guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and am an audio and video engineer. I have played in and out of bands since I was fourteen years old and played on stages such as Starland Ballroom and Stone Pony and have been teaching for over 8 years.
Mia Greiner
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Eric Germain
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Eric is an enthusiastic, professional performer who has been playing drumset for seventeen years and teaching percussion of all kinds for more than half his career. He has a degree in psychology from Montclair State University, and has extensive experience ranging from performing showtunes with pit orchestras, to instructing marching band percussion, to thrashing out on stage with his bandmates. He actively plays out locally with the rock n' roll group Bryson & Company, and regularly travels around the country to perform at pop culture conventions with his heavy metal video game music (yes, you read that correctly) cover band, Super Thrash Bros. His favorite drummers (right now) are Larnell Lewis, Akane Hirose, Matt Halpern, and Dom Palombi. When not behind the kit, you can find Eric playing tabletop and online games with his sister and friends, at the beach, or exploring the outdoors.
Karl Cazeau
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Karl Cazeau is a student at Monmouth University. He has been playing the clarinet since he was in 3rd grade. As time passed, he has performed at many fundraiser events for his high school, performed in several musicals, such as Little Shop of Horrors and Addams Family ,plays at his own church, became the drum major for his high school marching band, and joined his college pep band. For his free time, he enjoys playing random instruments to learn later and sings. He knew his path in music when he performed at his first coffee night event in high school and got over his fear of public performances. Since then, he has joined all these music clubs and picked up instruments like Tenor Sax for Jazz and Bass Clarinet for musicals. When singing he loves being a Bass and tries to teach people how to use their musical talent. All his friends and professors saw him as a teacher and followed down that path which led him to here.
Justin Magnaye
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Robert Meyer
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
I am Bob Meyer. I am a graduate of Duquesne University and the Owner at Give To Live Music Studios. Many years were spent working for Cellar Door/ClearChannel/Live Nation and toured extensively with Van Halen, Phish, The Allman Brothers and Emmylou Harris/Del McCroury Band. I can teach and play guitar, bass, mandolin, drums and ukulele. My studio was noted for our huge benefit shows and the live performances of our students. I believe that after a student gets up and going with his/her instruments, there should be a focus on playing with others and performing in front of an audience! It strengthens a student's self-confidence and enhances their abilities ten-fold. Let's rock and roll!
Jason Mingalone
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Born into a lively family of artists, and musicians with a strong Jazz background, a career in music seemed obvious to me from an early age. I was able to experiment with many different instruments as soon as I was able to pick them up, which gave me a chance to find one that really spoke to me. I had a strong fascination with the guitar and alto saxophone, but they both seemed so big to me as a young child. When it came time to choose an instrument for the school band, I chose the clarinet, which I thought was a more manageable size. This is the instrument that I would begin learning to read music with. However, I quickly grew bored with it, and that became obvious to my family right away. A few weeks later, my grandparents showed up to my house with a half-sized nylon string guitar, and thus started my journey as a guitarist. My love for music only grew stronger from there as I spent hours a day exploring and learning new things. When I got my first electric guitar, I didn’t leave my room for weeks except to attend school and eat. That guitar became known as “Jason’s girlfriend” to my family and friends. In high school, I started my first band with three of my best friends. This was such a valuable experience early on, as our school held annual music fests which gave us a glimpse at what playing a real show would be like. About 6 months after forming the band, we were playing our first gig at the Stone Pony. Little did I know, I’d be back on that stage more times than I could count in the coming years. I would also begin learning the ins and outs of audio production, and taking fill-in gigs doing live sound and lights for a cover band at Martell’s Tiki Bar. After about 10 years of studying, writing, recording and performing with many different musicians at venues and studios all over the east coast, I started teaching and booking recording gigs, which is now the majority of what I do today.
Gabriel Silva
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
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Kyusup Shin
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Hello! I'm Kyu. I'm a fully self-taught singer-songwriter, musician, producer, sound-engineer for more than a decade. I play the piano, bass, guitar and sing in that order. I love to write music as well as beatbox and play games. Music has always been a part of my life and it has always kept me afloat. Music is a beautiful thing and can make people feel and heal things that time sometimes can't. My goal is to share my passion for music and to pass on the knowledge that I've acquired so that someone else can find peace in the music that they create for themselves.
Zachary Doberentz
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Hi I'm Zach! I've been playing drums my entire life. My goal for my future students is to be able to learn to teach themselves. Using my knowledge and love for teaching, I want my students to grow and prosper, not only in my lessons, but also outside of them! Hope to see you in class!
Kevin Amoras
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Hi I'm Kevin. I have been playing piano for over a decade now. I also play guitar, bass and ukulele. all of which I've been playing for over 5 years. My goal for any of my potential students to bring out their passion for music and get them to play the songs they want to play whilst also teaching them correct technique. I finished high school and majored in video and audio production. I have participated in some piano competitions and written some instrumental music for the background of YouTube videos.
Joseph Rinaldi
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
With years of experience performing live and recording in the studio, I bring real-world knowledge to my lessons. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I tailor lessons to help you play with confidence and creativity. Let's make music!
Michael Landolfi
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Hi I'm Mike! I've been playing guitar for 16 years, bass for 11 years and I have a BA in Theatre Technology in Rowan University. My goal for all my students is that "anyone can learn an instrument." Everyone loves music so everyone can learn at any time. I believe that with the best support, the best mindsets, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, and I do my best to let my students engage in a free-spirited, yet foundational learning program. I hope to see you guys in class!
Dominick Landi
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Hey! I’m Dominick, and I’m all about helping drummers build power, precision, and creativity behind the kit. I specialize in progressive music, metal, and rock, but no matter what style you’re into, I’ll help you develop solid technique, timing, and musicality. Drumming isn’t just about hitting hard—it’s about control, endurance, and expressing yourself through rhythm. Whether you want to master intricate fills, double bass patterns, or just lock in with a band, I’ll tailor our lessons to match your goals. I love working with drummers of all levels, from total beginners to experienced players looking to refine their skills. My goal is to challenge you while keeping lessons fun and inspiring.
Karalyn Enz
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Guitar Center Ocean 2323 Route 66 Ocean, NJ
Hi, I’m Kara! I’ve been playing guitar, piano, and singing for over 15 years, and more recently, I’ve picked up bass and drums. I love helping students of all ages learn music in a way that feels fun and personal—whether that means breaking down your favorite songs, exploring new genres, or writing your own music! With degrees in Music and Psychology (including studying how people learn music), I like to sprinkle in just the right amount of music theory to help things click. Every student learns differently, so I make sure our lessons match your goals and learning style. My taste in music is all over the place—from indie and folk to Latin, pop, and classical. No matter what you love to listen to, I’ll help you build the skills to play it confidently. And if you’re feeling creative, I’d love to help you explore songwriting too! Can't wait to see you at our lesson!
Tristan Decrescenzo
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Anthony Walton
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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 Ocean.

Guitar Lessons in Ocean, NJ
Guitar Lessons in Ocean, NJ
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 Ocean, NJ
Bass Lessons in Ocean, NJ
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 Ocean.
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Drums Lessons in Ocean, NJ
Drums Lessons in Ocean, NJ
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 Ocean, NJ
Piano Lessons in Ocean, NJ
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 Ocean, NJ
Vocals Lessons in Ocean, NJ
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 Ocean, NJ
DJ Lessons And More in Ocean, NJ
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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