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N.Paramus
Guitar Center
N.Paramus
240 N. State Rt. 17
Suite 3
Paramus, NJ 07652-2925
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Lesson Hours
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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  • Lessons
    Lessons
    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.
  • Repairs
    Repairs
    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.
  • Rentals
    Rentals
    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
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    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.
  • Pedal Station
    Pedal Station
    Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
Store Services
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    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.
  • Pedal Station
    Pedal Station
    Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
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Guitar Center Paramus Music Lessons

Music Lessons at Guitar Center N.Paramus

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 N.Paramus

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 N.Paramus include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

Instructors at Guitar Center N.Paramus
Jose Beledo
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Originally from Uruguay, Beledo has been working across all genres for decades. Working out of the New York area, Beledo has toured the with the likes of Allan Holdsworth, Soft Machine, and Circuline. He has also toured with his own act, Beledo World Peace Coalition. Perhaps most noteably, he has toured in Europe and the Carribean with Latin music legends Tito Puente and Celia Cruz on their Tropical Tribute to The Beatles. In South American he toured with artists like Adam Holzman, Lincoln Giones, and Kim Plainfield, while also teaching clinics at every stop. As an instructor, Beledo has given guitar masterclasses at the Music School at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, teaching many of today's most prominent Uruguayan guitarists.
Marty Di Maria
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
With the philosophy that everyone comes to the table for different reasons, with different aspirations, and varying levels of experience, Marty strives to be the most optimal interface for each and every student so that the learning experience is always positive, engaging, and is as rewarding as possible. With more than forty years of performance experience, over thirty years of teaching experience, and having studied at both Berklee College of Music and William Paterson University. Marty's passion for teaching stems from his belief in music as a universal language of expression that he feels honored to be apart of and share with others!
Bryan Schoendorf
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2013.
Thomas Frustieri
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Tom Frustieri is a professional drummer from New Jersey. He has performed around the globe backing international artists as well as national tribute acts. His many trips include United States military bases across Asia and the Middle East, performing for US Troops and international armed forces, as well as performing in arenas, clubs, and festival events opening for the likes of Queensryche, Tesla, Vince Neil, Dokken, Firehouse, Jackyl, Skid Row, Brett Michaels, and more! Tom has performed also with members of The Who, Kiss, Deep Purple, Alice in Chains, Night Ranger, and Rainbow to name a few, and currently performs with two touring national tribute acts, Slippery When Wet-NJ: Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, as well as Last Child Aerosmith Experience.
James Robinson
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
James is a seasoned guitarist who has been performing in bands for over fifteen years. Inspired by his favorite guitar player, his dad, he began learning how to play in middle school and hasn’t stopped since. After forming a band he went on to perform at concerts all over the east coast playing festivals, local shows, and opening for multiple touring bands. James went to college at SAE Institute to study to become an Audio Engineer. Inspired by meeting amazing audio engineers while being in the band scene, James wanted to become his own engineer and to make a career for himself in the audio field. After graduating, he was immediately hired by Engine Room Audio in NYC as an intern, and then eventually a General Assistant and in-house Engineer. While at Engine Room, he worked on songs for 50 Cent, and Ryan Leslie, and was also responsible for producing and recording podcasts for Angela Yee, Charlamagne tha God, Nick Cannon, and many more. After leaving Engine Room Audio, James was hired by Wyclef Jean as a lead engineer, and is still working with him today. While working with Wyclef Jean, James has engineered, mixed and mastered multiple song projects and collaborations. James and Wyclef, along with composer Leon Lacey, composed the entire score for the fourth season of the Showtime show, The Chi. Other credits include Vevo, Genius, Pass the Mic with DJ Cassidy, Stop the Hatred by MC Jin, and more. With almost 10 years of instruction under his belt, James believes that with passion, energy, and hard work, any musical goal can be achieved.
Johnnez Pantanilla
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
5 Years experience as a private instructor, 10 years experience gigging in NYC area as a guitarist.
Sydnie Farrell
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Kevin Lackey
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Kevin started drumming as a high school student and played in both the traditional concert and jazz bands. Kevin gigged across NY and NJ with his own band playing all original material. He took some time away from music to start a family and came back to play in numerous rock, worship, and jam bands over the years. He has performed with the Rusty Paul Band, and also with The Hi-Fi Band and in the Make Music Day Festival. Kevin is currently exploring traditional Celtic music, drumming for an Irish bagpipe and drum band, Clan Na Vale.
Dylan Mcbreen
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Alan Orth
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
13+ years teaching experience. 25+ years playing in concert, rock, and jazz bands. Studied Audio Technology and Music at Hudson County School of Technology and BCC.
Michael Portanova
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Graduated Elon University in 2018, with a BA in Cinema & Television Arts, and a Minor in Creative Writing. Has been teaching and performing for 2+ years, with a focus on instrument proficiency, sight-reading, songwriting, and song production.
Gabrielle Cintron
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
10+ years of piano and vocal experience. Music Education degree with dual studies in Voice and Choral Conducting. Masters degree in Special Education. Classically trained Opera singer.
Nathalia Caro
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Enthusiastic and committed instructor, currently working towards a B.A in Recording Arts Production at Montclair State University, with a minor in Musical Theatre. Has 12+ years vocal, piano and music theory experience.​
Miles Strand
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Over 20 years of experience educating students of all ages, interests, and abilities. Graduated with a BA in Music – Studio Composition from SUNY Purchase College.
Corey O'Connell
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Guitar Center Paramus 240 N. State Rt. 17 Suite 3 Paramus, NJ
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
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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 N.Paramus.

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