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9128 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23294-5805
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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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  • Lessons
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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.
  • 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
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    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
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    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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  • 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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Guitar Center Richmond Music Lessons

Music Lessons at Guitar Center Richmond

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 Richmond

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

Instructors at Guitar Center Richmond
Kyle Stoker
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Kyle Stoker is a multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, Virginia and has been teaching different genres and styles of music since 2014. In 2019, he received a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Music, after which he attended graduate school at the University of Missouri. During his time as an undergrad, Kyle taught for the marching band programs at several different high schools in the Richmond area, and held multiple residencies as a jazz musician and band leader around the city. While in graduate school, Kyle worked as the TA for the Jazz program at MU working with the director of Jazz studies. Kyle’s favorite genres to play are jazz, hip hop, funk, soul, and all kinds of rock music. As a private instructor, Kyle teaches any skill level for guitar or bass, music theory/composition, and he specializes in all kinds of percussion.
Derek Tuttle
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Derek Tuttle grew up in a musical home in Richmond, Virginia and has studied music for most of his life. He began playing the saxophone in the fourth grade. In the seventh grade, Derek began studying the guitar. He continued to study both instruments through high school, at which point he attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. Derek has spent the last 10 years performing for local events throughout the Richmond metropolitan area and giving private music lessons. In addition to local performances, Derek has performed elsewhere, including cities such as Chicago and Philadelphia. These performances include recitals, musicals such as Rent, West Side Story, and Les Miserables, galas, wedding receptions, backyard gatherings, and coffee shop and bar gigs. Derek’s years of study and performance allow him to play a wide variety of musical styles, including Classical, Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, and avant garde music. When paired with his years of teaching experience, Derek has the ability to take his students from a basic level of musical study through the most advanced levels while tailoring a lesson plan for each individual that will help the student achieve his or her musical goals. Derek teaches lessons for Guitar, Saxophone, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, and Electric Bass.
Forrest Link
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2013.
LaJuan Lee
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Hello I am LaJuan Lee. While attending Norfolk State University, I studied Music Education with a concentration in Euphonium for the first 3 years and later switched to voice for my last 4 years. I have been a member of the Norfolk State Spartan Legion Marching Band, Concert Choir, Concert Band, Euphonium Ensemble, Voices of Inspiration Gospel Choir, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. I have had the opportunity to perform with the Virginia Symphony in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble as well as having the privilege to perform in a live recording with the gospel artist, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Terrell, as a member of the VOI Gospel Choir. I was a Recorder and Vocal Ensemble teacher at Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy. I also worked as one of the Audio and Visual technicians at my home church. Currently, I work as the bass player at New Generation Church RVA, and am in the process of having my personal music group, Geek Muzic, up and rolling.
Jack Wolfe
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Julian Goddard
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Julian has been playing guitar since 2003 and regularly teaching and performing professionally since 2014. Having studied music production and jazz guitar at Shenandoah University, he uses the music students want to learn to teach broader concepts around technique, theory, and performance, as well as encouraging improvisation to help students find their own musical voice. He specializes in a wide range of genres and styles including rock, funk, blues, jazz, and more.
Darrian Thomas
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Darrian has been with Guitar Center since 2024. They are a very skilled musician, primarily specializing in guitar, but also teaching beginner piano and violin. Darrian's creative and specialized approach to instruction often leads students to composing their own original music during lessons.
Steven Monsees
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David Sowder
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
Has been at Guitar Center since 2009.
Patrick Williams
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Guitar Center Richmond 9128 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA
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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 Richmond.

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