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Alexandria, VA 22314-4518
(703) 370-6240
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Alexandria

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 Alexandria

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

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Diron Dorn
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Music is the soundtrack to my life. It's in everything I do. The way I walk, talk, eat, sleep. I am a creator, arranger, composer, instrumentalist, teacher, producer, songwriter, recording artist and a recording engineer. The genre of music I primarily focus on is Hip Hop, R+B, Gospel, Pop and Rock. I hold a Bachelors of Arts In Music Industry from South Carolina State University. As a teacher I have directed Marching, Symphonic and Jazz bands. I have also directed choirs as well. As a working musician I have played and performed in many venues while producing albums, consulting upcoming artist, producers and studio owners . With my working experience and formal training as music educator I am able to help my student excel at whatever they want to be. All they need to do is show up.
Temari Thompson
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
DMV Native with 20+ years Music Performance Experience throughout the Country. Specializes in Genres such as Jazz, Funk, Gospel and more. You will get all the info you need at your own pace! I look forward to growing with you!
Herbert Brown
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
My name is Herbie Brown, and I have my Bachelor of the Arts degree in Music Education from South Carolina State University. I have taught drums, piano, and vocals for over 20 years. Since I have a background in band and voice, I am able to teach classical voice and percussion as well as offering lessons in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Hip-hop.
Peter Dixon
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Peter Dixon resides in Falls Church and teaches electric, acoustic, and bass guitar at our Alexandria, VA location. Having performed live with various bands for over forty years, Pete’s diverse playing styles and deep musical knowledge have provided his dozens of students with the foundations needed to continue their own musical journeys. Teaching students at any skill level, his focus is twofold: to become a better player through application of technique (left and right hand stuff) and to become a better musician through the understanding of the fundamentals of music theory (making music). Students that have some basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities can benefit most from his instruction, particularly those that feel “stuck” or simply want to find the door to that next level. “The first time I heard the opening riff of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole ‘Lotta Love’, I knew I wanted to be a guitar player. Although there are countless incredible players today, the talents of the guitarists of that generation persist. The thrill of learning a new riff is unmatched and it’s personally rewarding helping others to experience the same”. Pete loves teaching Blues, Jazz/Blues, Classic Rock, Metal, and Country styles with a focus on pentatonic scales, modes of the major scale, riff writing and left/right hand technique.
Robert Raphael
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
I have my certification from the Guitar Institute of Technology. For the past 4 decades I have been performing live and in the last 20 years, I have had several successful students. Most of my teaching specializes in rock and metal but I also enjoy teaching funk and R&B for both guitar and bass.
Yusef Jordan
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
I am originally from Philadelphia, PA and have been in several touring bands over the years as a guitarist, Bassist, and Drummer. Rock Music is a big part of my musical inspiration, although I am able to teach a diverse offering of genres and instruments.
Melissa Carter
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
My name is Melissa Carter. I live in Alexandria, VA and am currently an instructor at our Alexandria location (#847). I have taught at Guitar Center for a little over 2 and half years, and was one of the original instructors when #847 first opened. I teach Classical, Acoustic, Electric, and Bass Guitar as well as Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Banjo, and Music Theory. I have a BA in Music from The Florida State University College of Music where my principal instrument was Classical Guitar; I also have an MS in Management. I have been teaching music since my teen years, have performed in various bands and pit orchestras for stage productions since 1981, and am a professional singer. Teaching and watching students grow is exciting and rewarding, and I'm happy to be at Guitar Center doing what I love.
Lynell Townsend
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Tyler Wallace
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
For 17 years I’ve been devoted to mastering the art of guitar playing. During my early years, I focused on jazz and fingerstyle guitar, receiving private lessons and dedicating countless hours to refining skills and technique. Throughout my musical journey I’ve been fortunate enough to study with renowned musicians like Paul Bollenbeck, Don Braden, and Avery Sharp during my time in Connecticut. When I moved to DC in 2017, I embraced the opportunity to expand my horizons and learn how to play the piano. My musical inspirations include legendary guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tommy Emmanuel, and Django Reinhardt, among others. I am thrilled to share my love of music with others and continue pursuing my passion for guitar and piano.
Nicholas Salesky
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Matthew Irby
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Mostafa Fathalla
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Guitar Center Alexandria 3155 Duke St. Alexandria, VA
Teaching Guitar, Music Theory, as well as beginner piano.
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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 Alexandria.

Guitar Lessons in Alexandria, VA
Guitar Lessons in Alexandria, VA
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 Alexandria, VA
Bass Lessons in Alexandria, VA
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 Alexandria.
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Drums Lessons in Alexandria, VA
Drums Lessons in Alexandria, VA
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 Alexandria, VA
Piano Lessons in Alexandria, VA
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 Alexandria, VA
Vocals Lessons in Alexandria, VA
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 Alexandria, VA
DJ Lessons And More in Alexandria, VA
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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