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Colonie, NY 12205-1125
(518) 446-1500
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Albany

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 Albany

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

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Instructors at Guitar Center Albany
James Hart
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Guitar Performance - Hartt School of Music Experience: 10 years teaching experience
Thomas MacDonald
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Tommy has been an avid guitar player for nearly 20 years and has over a decade's worth of live performance experience. He specializes in live performance and lead guitar playing techniques including shredding/speed picking and legato.
Dominic Toma
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music & Music Business from SUNY Albany | M.A. in Music from Syracuse University
Patrick Attanasio
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Education; A.A.S. Liberal Arts from Suffolk County Community College | Classically trained violinist Experience: 5 years teaching experience
Jack Goodfellow
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Timothy Candlen
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Tim is fluent in guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. HIs education and experience includes the likes of an extensive background in artist production and development within the entertainment industry. Tim's specialties live within the genres of rock, alternative, and singer/songwriter As far as his performance credits are concerned, he is a professional vocalist, guitarist, and percussionist in various local bands.
James Roberts
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Guitarist and bassist with over 25 years of education and performance experience playing Country, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Indie, Hardcore, Metal, Emo, Bluegrass, Latin, Soul, and Ambient/Experimental.
Shayna Filion
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Nathan Anthony
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Experienced recording and touring drummer with a passion for instructing. Currently pursuing a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
John Andrews
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Education: Berklee School of Music and New York School of Jazz Experience: Over 20 years of national and international touring experience
Daniel Kuehn
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
My name is Dan and I am a guitarist from East Greenbush, New York. I earned both my certificate and associates degree from the Schenectady School of Music and am currently enrolled at Berklee School of Music. I play and teach both Electric and Acoustic Guitar. I enjoy playing multiple different styles of music such as rock, pop, jazz, classical, heavy metal, funk, instrumental, etc. Some of my favorite artists include Led Zeppelin, W.A. Mozart, Steve Vai, Shawn Lane, Queen, Charles Mingus, Iron Maiden, Niccolo Paganini, The Aristocrats, Metallica, John Coltrane, J.S. Bach, Yngwie Malmsteen, Django Reinhardt, and Frank Zappa among many others.
Dylan Travison
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Hi, my name is Dylan Travison! I’m a graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry and a Minor in Audio Arts Production. I have been playing drum set for over 10 years and have been working as a session and touring drummer for 6 years. I’m proficient in many genres, but my favorites are rock, funk, r&b, and jazz music! I like to emphasize limb independence, a strong foundation of rudiments and basic technique. This way, I can cater each lesson to my students' specific goals, with the hope that you will learn to play freely, and in a way that expresses your personality through the kit!
Kyle Stoodley
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
I have been studying keyboard instruments for decades and look forward to helping others do the same. I have experience with most genres and have performed with Jazz, Rock and Classical bands and ensembles.
Daniel Burnham
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Hi, I’m Danny Burnham, a passionate guitar teacher with over seven years of experience offering private lessons, group classes, and band coaching. Since starting my musical journey at age 15, I’ve immersed myself in rock, funk, and blues, performing in various bands throughout college and writing and recording my own album in 2020. My teaching is dedicated to helping beginners find their unique voice on the guitar, guiding them to express themselves confidently through the strings. Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, I’m excited to share my love for music and support you on your guitar journey!
Robert Angilletta
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
The only thing that excites me more than playing drums in front of a live audience is teaching the craft to the next generation of musicians! I’ve spent my entire life being passionate about this instrument, and I’m eager to pass on my knowledge to those eager to learn.
Daria Hegeman
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Guitar Center Colonie 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie, NY
Dasha is an experienced trumpet player finishing up her B.A in Music at University at Albany, and plans to pursue graduate studies in Music Education. She continued her studies at the U.S. Army School of Music at Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she received instruction from certified military professionals in trumpet playing and musicianship. She currently plays in several small ensembles with the 40th Army Band in Colchester, Vermont, as well as many groups local to Albany including the UA/Community Concert Band, UA/Community Symphony Orchestra, and the East Greenbush Fire Department Band. She has experience in a wide variety of genres, from classical to jazz to big band, including performance experience in pit ensembles for musical theatre. Dasha is excited to share knowledge and teach to anyone who has the patience and willingness to learn.
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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 Albany.

Guitar Lessons in Colonie, NY
Guitar Lessons in Colonie, NY
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 Colonie, NY
Bass Lessons in Colonie, NY
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 Albany.
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Drums Lessons in Colonie, NY
Drums Lessons in Colonie, NY
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 Colonie, NY
Piano Lessons in Colonie, NY
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 Colonie, NY
Vocals Lessons in Colonie, NY
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 Colonie, NY
DJ Lessons And More in Colonie, NY
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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