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25 West 14th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011-7402
(212) 463-7500
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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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Store Services
  • GC Pro
    GC Pro
    Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to top manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems sure to exceed your expectations.
  • 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.
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    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.
  • Taylor Experience Stores
    Taylor Experience Stores
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  • Recording Room
    Recording Room
    Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own home or project studio, or you need to compare the fine nuances between pro-grade mics, monitors and more, this location is specially outfitted with everything you need, including an immersive Dolby Atmos setup.
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Music Lessons in NYC at Guitar Center

Locations  >  United States  >  New York  >  Union Square 810 >  Lessons

In the city where every block has a story and every voice matters, Guitar Center Manhattan provides a space where musicians of all levels can thrive. Located in Union Square, our lessons program connects you with experienced NYC instructors—pianists, vocalists, guitarists, producers, and performers who bring the city’s energy into every session.

Schedule Music Lessons Today!

Whether you’re pursuing your first chord or refining your sound for the stage, our private music lessons are customized, creative, and rooted in real-world experience.

Professional Instructors. Real NYC Music Experience.

Our Manhattan music classes are led by working musicians, composers, Broadway vocal coaches, and touring instrumentalists. You won’t just learn how to play—you’ll learn how to perform, create, and grow as an artist. From technique to stage presence, we guide students through the full experience of being a musician in NYC.

You’ll find lessons for:

  • Beginners exploring music for the first time
  • Adults looking for structured, private instruction
  • Teens prepping for auditions, studio time, or performances
  • Creative learners interested in songwriting, DJing, or music production
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Instructors at Guitar Center Union Square
MiKayla Phillips
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
MiKayla Phillips graduated from Rollins College with vocal and acting performance concentrations in her majors. Her performances have been seen in many cities along the east coast. Though a teacher of many instruments her first love has always been voice, appearing most recently in an a capella vocal ensemble. Music has never disappointed her which can be reflected in her love and study of practically every genre, though musical theatre gets an honorable mention.
Jay Iacurto
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Isaac Gaston
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Formally a classically trained musician, Isaac found his sound playing bass, guitar and piano. Branching off into genres such as jazz, funk, and soul he has been performing for over 7 years and has university experience teaching students. His education includes a minor in jazz studies focusing on theory and performance.
Steven Chelliah
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Mwanzi Harriott
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Mwanzi is a graduate from Berklee specializing Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk and Rock. He is an accomplished performer and is a very versatile musician.
Sean Powell
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2023.
Denys Glinskiy
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
My name is Denys, and I am a guitarist, songwriter and music producer based in New York with over 4+ years of teaching. My expertise spans across R&B/Soul, Pop, Acoustic tunes, and beyond. I am also proficient in teaching piano and ukulele classes. My professional experience includes being an accompanist at Berklee College of Music, playing countless shows around Boston with different groups, and working as a session musician in recording studios. My work as an accompanist enriched my understanding of contemporary genres and honed my skills as a session musician for electric/acoustic guitar and bass. I love focusing on the needs of my students when it comes to learning an instrument or music production. I take inspiration from what inspires my students and always lead them on path to achieving their creative goals. My approach to teaching is making sure my students always learn something each week and work on things that get them inspired.
Korneliusz Sylwester
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
I started taking classical piano lessons when I was 7 and blues guitar instruction one year later. At that time I was really into classic rock bands like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. Later on I got interested in jazz and fusion genres, and I graduated Berklee College of Music specializing in composition, music production and engineering, performance and jazz improvisation. Prior to attending Berklee I graduated from Szymanowski Music Academy in Poland, where I studied jazz guitar performance and composition.
Brian Carter
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Brian T Carter is an in demand Drum set Artist, Middle Eastern Percussionist, Private Teacher and Drum Circle Facilitator from Long Island, NY. He has a Masters degree in Music Education and is a trained REMO Health Rhythms Facilitator. He's been performing and teaching for over 30 years. He specializes in Drum set and Dumbek, aka, the Darbuka! Bands of note include Djinn, FunkeyMonkeys, and Raquy and The Cavemen, who he toured with nationally for 2 years.
Philippe Clement
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Philippe Clément is a Miami born, self-taught guitarist. He began playing at the age of 14. In the span of two years, he began to make strides. His talent on the guitar was noticeable. At a young age, he earned multiple recognitions and was enrolled in various summer music workshops. He attended The Brubeck Institute in California, Skidmore Jazz Institute, and the Summer Jazz Academy at Bard College. The institutes and conservatories often featured several public performances including the members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. His participation at the summer Conservatories were transformative in his jazz education as he honed his craft through rigorous performances with diverse, talented musicians, and artists from around the world.
Matthew Cerrito
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Guitar Center Manhattan 25 West 14th Street Manhattan, NY
Maddy is a bassist and multi instrumentalist based in Brooklyn. She has been playing music for 13 years and teaching for 4. Her professional experience includes countless cover gigs as well as playing in her own bands, as a hired performer for solo artists, and as a session musician on recordings. She prides herself on her wide variety of experience in multiple instruments as well as many different genres.
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Manhattan Music Lessons for Adults, Kids & Teens

At Guitar Center Manhattan, our lessons adapt to your pace, age, and learning style. Whether you're a parent enrolling your child or an adult rediscovering your passion for piano, we offer flexible scheduling—including evenings and weekends—to fit the rhythm of your New York life.

Popular options include:

  • Piano lessons for adults and children in NYC
  • Voice lessons and vocal coaching for Broadway hopefuls and casual singers
  • Beginner and advanced guitar or drum lessons
  • Teen music lessons focused on creativity, collaboration, and confidence

Private Music Lessons in Manhattan

Right in the heart of Union Square, our Guitar Center Manhattan studios offer a dedicated space for focused, one-on-one music instruction. Whether you're new to the scene or preparing for your next performance, our instructors bring real NYC energy and experience into every lesson.

Piano Lessons

Work with Manhattan piano teachers to build technique, rhythm, and expression whether you're into classical pieces or modern improvisation.

Voice & Singing Lessons

Train with NYC vocal coaches to refine breath control, pitch, and style. Perfect for students focused on pop, jazz, or musical theatre.

Guitar Lessons

From first chords to lead solos, our guitar instructors tailor every lesson to your goals—acoustic, electric, or both.

Drum Lessons

Build coordination and control behind the kit with drum classes that emphasize groove, power, and timing—great for beginners and beyond.

DJ Lessons

Learn to mix and perform with guidance from working NYC DJs. Whether you're spinning for fun or building a set for the club, we’ll help you find your sound.

Violin Lessons

Sharpen tone, bowing, and posture with private violin instruction. Ideal for students of all levels, from school musicians to adult learners.

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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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